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Sunday, Oct 5

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Nassau County lights up pink for breast cancer awareness as officials praise local nonprofit’s 25 years helping patients on LI

nypost.com

Nassau County lights up pink for Breast Cancer Awareness Month and Hewlett House's 25th anniversary.

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This Vitamin B3 Supplement Could Cut Your Skin Cancer Risk by up to 54%

scitechdaily.com

A new large-scale study has found that nicotinamide, a common vitamin B3 supplement, may significantly reduce the risk of skin cancer recurrence. Dermatologists have been recommending the supplement nicotinamide to patients with a history…

Cyberscammers are cashing in by exploiting cancer patients — we must stop them

thehill.com

With easy access to photos, videos and personal information, a cybercriminal can create fraudulent accounts and donation campaigns — especially now, in an era of on-demand generative AI, deepfake apps, and voice cloning software.

Science & Medicine: Hope for patients with the deadliest cancers

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'Most people think carcinomatosis is a death sentence, but there are different treatment modalities that I offer to patients. And that's something that is pretty unique to UT Health San Antonio,' said Dr. Mio Kitano, a surgical oncologist.

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Scientists just found cancer cells’ hidden power source

When cancer cells are physically squeezed, they mount an instant, high-energy defense by rushing mitochondria to the cell nucleus, unleashing a surge of ATP that fuels DNA repair and survival. This newly discovered mechanism, visualized in…

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Young adults much more likely to get cancer diagnosis if they have one symptom

Patients who went to their doctor with a specific complaint were much more likely to be diagnosed

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Giving Hope to Breast Cancer Patients: Delta’s Continuous Partnership with BCI

News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, VEK, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/giving-hope-to-breast-cancer-patients-deltas-continuous-partnership-with-bci/Delta Air Lines has reaffirmed its commitment to the fight against breast…

Saturday, Oct 4

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Udupi-based trust donates ₹11.1 lakh to 69 patients battling cancer and kidney ailments at Fr. Muller Hospital

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Fr. Muller Charitable Institutions expressed gratitude for the trust’s dedication to humanitarian service

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Insurers Use Cancer Patients as Leverage

Imagine learning that you'll have to find a new hospital because of a dispute over payments.

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Improving outcomes in breast cancer care can be as easy as ‘ABCD’

thehill.com

The Access to Breast Cancer Diagnosis Act would require federally regulated health plans to cover diagnostic and supplemental breast imaging — fully, with no out-of-pocket cost to patients.

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Doctors stunned by a cheap drug’s power against colon cancer

A Scandinavian clinical trial has revealed that low-dose aspirin can halve the risk of colon and rectal cancer recurrence in patients with specific genetic mutations. The research, involving over 3,500 patients, is the first randomized…

Patients with cancer nearing end of their lives ‘face inequalities in care’

Patients with cancer nearing the end of their lives are facing stark inequalities in care, a study suggests.

Patients with cancer nearing end of their lives ‘face inequalities in care’

Patients with cancer nearing the end of their lives are facing stark inequalities in care, a study suggests.

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Why are more young people getting cancer?

www.wral.com

Ten years ago, Dr. Kimryn Rathmell, a kidney oncologist who was then at Vanderbilt University, noticed a startling trend: Many younger patients were coming to her with kidney cancer, including an 18-year-old with metastatic disease, which…

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Patients with cancer nearing end of their lives ‘face inequalities in care’

www.standard.co.uk

White patients are more likely to be given morphine to manage their pain in their final days and weeks.

Friday, Oct 3

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Patients value communication skills from cancer surgeons across six key areas, according to research

medicalxpress.com

Facing a cancer diagnosis can be one of the most stressful times for patients and their loved ones. When seeking a surgeon for treatment, providing emotional support and helping patients manage expectations are among the top areas of…

Untreated depression can make surgical outcomes worse in cancer patients

medicalxpress.com

Depression is known to be associated with physical health challenges, in everything from disrupting sleep to an increased cancer risk. Depression can also affect surgical outcomes and postoperative costs, according to new study findings.