For cancer patients, the harsh side effects of powerful drugs have long been the trade-off for living longer. Now, patients and doctors are questioning whether all that suffering is necessary. They’ve ignited a movement to radically change how new cancer drugs are tested, with the U.S. Food and Drug Administration urging drugmakers to do a … Read more
King Charles has been diagnosed with cancer, Buckingham Palace said in a statement Monday. The palace did not go into detail about the kind of cancer the 75-year-old British monarch has or its severity. “During The King’s recent hospital procedure for benign prostate enlargement, a separate issue of concern was noted,” the palace said in … Read more
LONDON — The announcement Monday that King Charles III has been diagnosed with cancer has come as a shock to many in Britain, largely because the 75-year-old monarch has generally enjoyed good health through the years. Palace officials did not specify what kind of cancer the king has, or how serious his condition is. They … Read more
LONDON — Britain’s King Charles III has been diagnosed with cancer and has begun treatment, Buckingham Palace said Monday. Less than 18 months into his reign, the 75-year-old monarch will suspend public engagements but will continue with state business, and won’t be handing over his constitutional roles as head of state. The palace didn’t disclose … Read more
If you’re experiencing tummy troubles it can be all too easy to put it to the back of your mind, chalking it off as something simple – but NHS experts say it could be best getting checked out. The have shared some of the symptoms that should not be ignored, and ones people should be … Read more
One in five people on NHS waiting lists plan to holiday abroad this year without travel insurance – risking falling ill overseas, and incurring hefty healthcare fees. There are currently more than 6.4 million adults waiting for consultant-led treatment, and a further 1.6 million waiting for a diagnosis – with many unable to take out … Read more
NEW YORK — Military personnel stationed at Camp Lejeune from 1975 to 1985 had at least a 20% higher risk for a number of cancers than those stationed elsewhere, federal health officials said Wednesday in a long-awaited study about the North Carolina base’s contaminated drinking water. Federal health officials called the research one the largest … Read more
An experimental new vaccine from Moderna could help beat cancer, experts have revealed. The creators of the new jab were one of the companies responsible for Covid vaccines during the pandemic. In October, an 81-year-old man who has incurable skin cancer was the first person to be jabbed with the potential miracle injection. He said … Read more
With ongoing cost of living concerns, the vast majority of people in Canada feel a sudden cancer diagnosis would impact their household finances, a new survey conducted by the Canadian Cancer Society in partnership with the Angus Reid Group suggests. The survey shows over two-thirds of people in Canada noted that additional monthly out-of-pocket expenses related … Read more
Cervical cancer is the fastest-growing cancer in females in Canada and is also the fourth most common form in women across the world. Despite its prevalence, there is a vaccine that is highly effective in preventing cervical cancer, but it comes at a high cost to many. The human papillomavirus (HPV) is one of the … Read more
