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Sunday, Dec 7

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Why Jehovah’s Witnesses no dey do blood transfusion as Nigerians dey divided over cancer patient decision

Nigerians on social media dey divided over di decision of one popular food stuff seller...

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Black patients with AML experience earlier onset and poorer outcomes

Compared with white patients, Black patients with acute myeloid leukemia (AML) were on average more than five years younger at diagnosis, more than 30% more likely to die of their disease, and more than 20% more likely to die of any cause,…

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Action taken after West Midlands cancer patient died ‘alone, unnecessarily’ while waiting five hours for ambulance

A West Midlands cancer patient experiencing breathing problems died while waiting more than five hours for an ambulance, a report has revealed.

Action taken after West Midlands cancer patient died ‘alone, unnecessarily’ while waiting five hours for ambulance

A West Midlands cancer patient experiencing breathing problems died while waiting more than five hours for an ambulance, a report has revealed.

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Runway for Hope boosts cancer patients

The 2025 class of Runway of Hope models took a turn on the catwalk for the 22nd annual Hope Cancer Resources fundraiser Nov. 7 at the Heartland Whole Health Institute in Bentonville.

Saturday, Dec 6

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Targeted alpha therapy using astatine shows promise in thyroid cancer resistant to conventional treatment

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A new targeted alpha therapy is showing promise for patients whose thyroid cancer no longer responds to radioactive iodine, the standard beta-emitting treatment. In a first-in-human study, investigators found that a single dose of the…

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Get Well’s founder revolutionized the hospital experience thanks to cancer diagnosis

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Michael O’Neil's diagnosis inspired him to create Get Well, a Bethesda, Maryland-based digital health company that provides patients with education tools.

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Patients can safely receive stem cell transplants from mismatched and unrelated donors, study shows

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For years, the search for a stem cell donor has felt like a quest for a rare key—one that fits a lock with eight intricate tumblers, each representing a genetic marker. For many patients with blood cancers, especially those from diverse…

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Teenage cancer patient's final fight becomes law as House passes landmark pediatric bill

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House passes 'Mikaela Naylon Give Kids A Chance Act' to expand childhood cancer treatment access, honoring teen advocate who died at 16 after her own battle.

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Cancer Patient Rejects Blood Transfusion, Sparks Debate Over Faith And Medical Care

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Mensah Omolola, widely known on social media as AuntieEsther, has sparked a nationwide debate after refusing a recommended blood transfusion as part of her cancer treatment, citing her faith as a Jehovah’s Witness. AuntieEsther’s decision…

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Jehovah’s Witness cancer patient under fire for rejecting blood transfusion after ₦30m donations

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A cancer patient’s refusal of a blood transfusion, a key Jehovah’s Witness belief, sparks outrage after she received over ₦30m in public donations.

Study uncovers weapon against immune system in cancer patients

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In a breakthrough that could turbocharge cancer treatment, scientists at Weill Cornell Medicine have uncovered how tumours drain the strength of the body’s immune fighters and how to stop it.

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New cancer treatment with fewer side effects to be trialled in UK

Up to 280 patients from seven countries will be recruited globally for the trial

Friday, Dec 5

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New targeted alpha therapy shows promise for patients with radioiodine-refractory thyroid cancer

A new targeted alpha therapy is showing promise for patients whose thyroid cancer no longer responds to radioactive iodine, the standard beta-emitting treatment. In a first-in-human study, investigators found that a single dose of the…

Cancer patient rejects blood transfusion after N30m donations, cites faith

guardian.ng

Online personality and personal shopper, Esther Mensah, better known as Auntie Esther or the Pepper Girl, has stirred nationwide reactions after rejecting blood transfusion recommended for her cancer treatment. This comes despite millions…

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Report finds substantial progress made against childhood cancers

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Thousands of pediatric cancer patients have benefited from cutting-edge advances in treatment, the American Association for Cancer Research wrote.

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Cancer patient rejects blood transfusion after N30m public donation, gives reason

tribuneonlineng.com

The fundraising was organised by media personality Wisdom Obi-Dickson, who helped raise over N30,776,252 as of December 1, 2025.

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Drama As Jehovah Witness Cancer Patient Rejects Blood Transfusion After N30m Public Donation

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Mensah Omolola, a Jehovah Witness and cancer patient popularly known as Auntieesther on X, stirred intense reactions on social media after she refused to accept a blood transfusion due to her religious beliefs, despite having received over…