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Extended interview: Best friends navigating a cancer diagnosis
Jen Taylor and Adrien Finkel are two best friends from childhood who are now navigating Jen's breast cancer diagnosis. They spoke with CBS News' Julia Doyle about cancer treatment, their social media presence and navigating adult friendships.
How a breast cancer trial changed the lives of survivors
Twenty-five years ago, Donna Rullo joined a trial for a little-known, targeted breast cancer drug that saved her life and transformed the care of women who came after her.
As my husband’s carer, I sometimes need a break – finding respite care in Australia shouldn’t be this difficult | Robyn Ayres
Arranging a short stay for my husband in an aged care facility shouldn’t take dozens of calls, emails and an interstate operation involving friendsI am a carer. My husband has advanced Alzheimer’s disease and lives at home with me. I love him and am committed to caring for him as long as I can. But advanced dementia care is relentless: no weekends, no clocking off and little chance to stop and breathe.Sometimes I need a break. Recently, I needed five days. Continue reading...
Hyderabad landmarks turn pink to observe breast cancer awareness month
Hyderabad landmarks turn pink to observe breast cancer awareness month
Vancouver mayoral candidates plan to take on public safety
An election plebiscite question asks whether the city should formally request the province to use part of the old St. Paul's Hospital for involuntary care beds.
Calgary cyclotron to make radiopharmaceuticals for fighting cancer expected by 2029
A cyclotron speeds up tiny charged particles and shoots them at a target to make radioactive materials for medical scans and treatments for diseases such as cancer.
Will Reeve reveals heartbreaking concern for wife, loved ones during testicular cancer battle
"GMA" correspondent Will Reeve feared being a burden to his wife and loved ones amid his private battle with testicular cancer.
Millions of cancer cases are linked to 5 common infections: study
A new study suggests that a staggering 2.3 million new cancer cases around the world in 2024 — about 12% of new cancer cases — can be attributed to infectious diseases.
WHO Reports Latest Global Trends in Cholera, Meningitis and Plague
Cholera deaths rise despite fewer reported cases The World Health Organization (WHO) has reported a 30% increase in global cholera deaths in 2025, despite fewer cases being reported. According to […]
Country music stars battling cancer: New name joins the list with incurable diagnosis
These singers are bravely battling the disease.
Can Infections Cause Cancer? Lancet Study Links 1 In 8 Cancer Cases To Viruses
Cancer is usually linked to factors such as smoking, alcohol use, obesity, pollution, family history and ageing. However, a new study has now highlighted anoth
Flydubai 'terrorist' wanted to crash plane, kill Israelis: Security minister
The captain and copilot of the flydubai plane were found to have injuries and transported to hospital after an emergency landing in Saudi Arabia.
Why Grail Stock Skyrocketed Nearly 70% In A Week. And What To Watch Next.
Grail stock has catapulted, reaching a record high, as the FDA mulls its contender in the multibillion-dollar cancer detection market.
Cancer patient dies after delayed care, hospital, 2 doctors to pay Rs 5 lakh
Cancer patient dies after delayed care, hospital, 2 doctors to pay Rs 5 lakh
From robots to cancer screenings, Asia’s next wave of AI startups is moving into the real world
More than half of the 30 companies showcased at the NextGen Tech 30 event are applying AI to physical industries, marking a shift from the software-focused firms in previous cohorts.
India has PET-CT machines-So why are cancer patients still waiting for reports?
India has 0.3 PET-CT scanners per million population, way below the World Health Organization standard of 2 and the American standard of 4
Common heart failure myths that could impede timely care
This article is authored by Dr Jai Shankar K, senior director, cardiology, SIMS Hospital, Chennai.
This Pill Will Change Cancer Treatment Forever
Revolution Medicines' daraxonrasib is the first drug that can broadly tackle one of the main drivers of pancreatic cancer.
Japanese hospital performs world-first surgery using heart muscle stem cells
Sheets of muscle cells derived from regenerative products known as iPS cells were transplanted into the heart of a patient in her 50s.
Koh Poh Koon rejoins Singapore General Hospital as colorectal surgeon
He said he is currently a visiting consultant surgeon with SGH, and will continue on a part-time basis for clinical work.
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