Cancer patient shares ‘vital’ mistake before devastating diagnosis

Cancer patient shares ‘vital’ mistake before devastating diagnosis

A cancer patient has warned others not to make the same mistake he did which led to his disease being caught at stage four. Fahad Khan, was diagnosed with a type of blood cancer called lymphoma in 2020 at the age of 29. However he revealed the disease should have been picked up sooner if … Read more

Patient shares difference between cancer fatigue and normal tiredness

Patient shares difference between cancer fatigue and normal tiredness

Feeling tired is a pretty common phenomenon, with many potential causes from not getting enough sleep to not eating enough of the right foods. However, in some cases, it can signal something more sinister. According to Cancer Research UK, tiredness is a common sign of cancer – affecting around 65 percent of patients. It can … Read more

Tattoos linked to 21% increased risk of malignant lymphoma: Study

Tattoos linked to 21% increased risk of malignant lymphoma: Study

(NewsNation) — People with tattoos may face a higher cancer risk than those without permanent body art, according to researchers. A study published in eClinicalMedicine of people in Sweden examined the long-term health effects of tattoos, focusing on the link between tattoos and lymphoma, a type of blood cancer that affects the lymphatic system. “The … Read more

Cancer patients often do better with less intensive treatment, new research finds

Cancer patients often do better with less intensive treatment, new research finds

Scaling back treatment for three kinds of cancer can make life easier for patients without compromising outcomes, doctors reported at the world’s largest cancer conference. It’s part of a long-term trend toward studying whether doing less — less surgery, less chemotherapy or less radiation — can help patients live longer and feel better. The latest … Read more

Tattoos tied to higher lymphoma risk, research shows – National

Tattoos tied to higher lymphoma risk, research shows – National

The allure of tattoos has captured the imagination of many, but a new study raises concerns about their potential health impact. Researchers from Sweden have found a possible link between tattoo exposure and malignant lymphoma risk, but note the findings are limited and more research on the topic is needed. The study, published May 21 in the … Read more

Experts issue urgent warning as one common thing may trigger rare form of cancer

Experts issue urgent warning as one common thing may trigger rare form of cancer

Experts have warned that getting a tattoo could increase someone’s risk of blood cancer by 21 percent. Researchers from Lynd University in Sweden have discovered a potential link between tattoos and cancer developing in the lymphatic system. Their findings are part of a push to find out the potential impact of tattoos on the body … Read more

‘I’m not ashamed to say I cried’ – Cancer patient, 70, shares 27-hour ordeal in hospital

‘I’m not ashamed to say I cried’ – Cancer patient, 70, shares 27-hour ordeal in hospital

Rishi Sunak confronted over NHS waiting lists A 70-year-old cancer patient has spoken of his “shattered faith” in the NHS after a horror 27-hour ordeal in his local hospital. “Frustrated” Phil Forder recounted his “dreadful” experience at the University Hospital of Wales in Cardiff over the Easter weekend, after which he claims he was left … Read more

Early results show lower cancer rates than expected among Air Force nuclear missile personnel

Early results show lower cancer rates than expected among Air Force nuclear missile personnel

WASHINGTON — The Air Force is reporting the first data on cancer diagnoses among troops who worked with nuclear missiles and, while the data is only about 25% complete, the service says the numbers are lower than what they expected. The Air Force said so far it has identified 23 cases of non-Hodgkin lymphoma, a … Read more

Mistrial declared in Delaware lawsuit blaming landscaper’s cancer on use of Roundup weedkiller

Mistrial declared in Delaware lawsuit blaming landscaper’s cancer on use of Roundup weedkiller

DOVER, Del. — A Delaware judge declared a mistrial Friday in the latest lawsuit alleging that exposure to the popular weedkiller Roundup causes cancer. The ruling came about two hours after jurors sent a note saying they were unable to reach a unanimous verdict after three days of deliberations. Superior Court Judge Vivian Medinilla ordered … Read more