One in five people on NHS waiting lists plan to travel this year – without insurance

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

Camp Lejeune water contamination tied to a range of cancers, CDC study says

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

Huge cancer breakthrough as new vaccine could cure illnesses in ‘dawn of a new age’

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

Canadians are going into debt to cover out-of-pocket cancer costs: survey

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

HPV vaccine can prevent cancer. So why isn’t it free for many Canadians? – National

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

Almost 20 million new cancer cases reported globally in 2022. What about Canada? – National

An estimated 20 million new cancer cases and close to 10 million deaths were reported globally in 2022, according to the World Health Organization (WHO). Lung cancer was the most common form of the disease that year, accounting for 12.4 per cent of total new cases worldwide, the WHO’s International Agency for Research on Cancer … Read more

‘I will not give up’: Cancer patient turns to international treatment to live longer

Mélanie Roussel just wants to live as long as possible. The 36-year-old woman from Vaudreuil, Que., was first diagnosed with triple negative breast cancer in March 2022. After grueling chemotherapy and a double mastectomy, she found out that the cancer had come back and metastasized to her liver in spring 2023. “I am in pain. … Read more

Your February 2024 Horoscope Brings Pisces Season, Valentine’s Day, and Gifts From Mars and Venus

Aries (March 21 – April 19) Taurus (April 20 – May 20) Gemini (May 21 – June 20) Cancer (June 21 – July 22) Leo (July 23 – August 22) Virgo (August 23 – September 22) Libra (September 23 – October 22) Scorpio (October 23 – November 21) Sagittarius (November 22 – December 21) Capricorn … Read more

Cancer Horoscope February 2024: Read Your Monthly Predictions

Read your sign’s 2024 horoscope to see what’s in store for you this year, or check out the Cancer personality profile. Happy February, Cancer. You’re in for a passionate month, just in time for Valentine’s Day. Don’t expect to be the same person at the end of February that you were at the beginning. During January, … Read more