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Star Trek Legend, William Shatner, Opens Up About Experience After Becoming Cancer-Free

William Shatner says a stage 4 melanoma diagnosis three years ago changed his perspective on life and family. The Star Trek icon shared that both he and his daughter are now cancer-free thanks to treatment.

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Global Cancer Cases Could Reach 35 Million a Year by 2050 as Population Growth and Aging Drive a 67% Surge

Global Cancer Statistics 2026 projects 34 million cancer cases by 2050, a 67% increase. Nearly 21 million cases in 2024, 9.8 million deaths. Lung cancer remains the top killer.

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Sam Neill Had Been 'Fighting Various Forms of Cancer' for 5 Years Before Sudden Death, Ex Reveals

Sam Neill, famed for his role in 'Jurassic Park', passed away at 78. Despite a five-year battle with cancer, his family insists it wasn't the cause of his sudden death.

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What Ben Sasse's Treatment Says About the Bright Future of Cancer Cures

New immunotherapies, cancer vaccines, and early diagnostics will bend the cancer mortality curve ever downward.

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Jeremy Clarkson hits out at ‘endlessly angry’ Chris Packham over Clarkson’s Farm comments

The BBC naturalist shared strong views while watching the Prime hit on ‘Celebrity Gogglebox’

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"We are all devastated by the news and are surrounding her with love”: L7 bassist Jennifer Finch diagnosed with brain cancer

Band have set up a GoFundMe page for her care

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Soap Opera Star Scott Bryce's Death Puts Spotlight on How Esophageal and Stomach Cancer Are Often Caught Late

Soap opera star Scott Bryce has died at 68, prompting renewed attention to esophageal and stomach cancers. Learn about the symptoms, risk factors and why these gastrointestinal cancers are often diagnosed at advanced stages.

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Heavy Marijuana Smoking Was Linked to a Nearly 4-Times Higher Lung Cancer Risk in the Largest U.S. Study of Its Kind

A 150,000-person retrospective study found cannabis use disorder linked to 3.87x higher lung cancer risk. Published in Lung Cancer journal. Risk consistent across all cancer subtypes.

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Poison star Rikki Rockett refused to have his tongue amputated

Poison star Rikki Rockett refused to have his tongue amputated during his battle with cancer which he compared to a scene from the Evil Dead horror movies.

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“Punk rock and alternative music would not be what it is or where it is without her”: L7 bassist Jennifer Finch reveals aggressive brain cancer diagnosis ahead of band’s farewell tour

The band, together with Finch’s family and friends, have set up a crowdfunding campaign to help cover her urgent medical expenses

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Jurassic Park Star Sam Neill Dies at 78 Amid Rare Blood Cancer Remission

Sam Neill, the beloved Jurassic Park star, has died at 78 after previously revealing he was in remission from a rare blood cancer. His passing has renewed interest in angioimmunoblastic T-cell lymphoma and the challenges of living with this uncommon disease.

Medical Daily

A Bacterium from Japanese Tree Frogs Wiped Out Colorectal Tumors in Mice with a Single Dose

Scientists found that Ewingella americana from Japanese tree frogs eliminated 100% of colorectal tumors in mice with a single dose, outperforming chemo and immunotherapy. Pre-clinical only.

Medical Daily

Delhi-NCR hospital charged lakhs extra during treatment: Gurugram patient wins Rs 12 lakh from Yashoda Hospital and Niva Bupa; he was battling colon cancer

A Gurugram man battling colon cancer has won over Rs 12 lakh from Yashoda Hospital, Ghaziabad, and Niva Bupa after the consumer court found deficiency in service over his treatment and insurance policy rejection. The order directed the hospital and insurer to refund expenses, pay compensation and continue the health…

The Economic Times

Sam Neill died after 'contracting pneumonia'

Jurassic Park star Sam Neill died after reportedly contracting pneumonia as his body struggled to bounce back following his cancer treatment.

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Sam Neill's Net Worth in 2026: How the Jurassic Park Star Built an $18 Million Fortune

The entertainment world mourned the loss of legendary actor Sam Neill, who passed away on July 13 in Sydney at the age of 78, surrounded by his family. Best known for playing Dr. Alan Grant in the Jurassic Park franchise, Neill had spent years battling stage-three angioimmunoblastic T-cell lymphoma, a…

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AstraZeneca to license lung cancer drug from China's Dizal Pharmaceutical

Dizal Pharmaceutical shares rose significantly after announcing a major drug rights deal. AstraZeneca will pay $600 million upfront for global rights to Sunvozertinib. This targeted treatment addresses a specific genetic mutation in lung cancer patients. The agreement includes potential future payments tied to development and sales. This collaboration aims to…

The Independent UK

The frog bacterium with secret power to wipe out tumours

Scientists say microbe found in amphibian gut shows ‘superior therapeutic efficacy’ compared to conventional cancer treatments

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Katie Thurston needs new liver biopsy

Katie Thurston is to undergo a liver biopsy as doctors are at a loss as to why her liver enzymes are raised.

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L7 rock star Jennifer Finch, 59, diagnosed with brain cancer

Jennifer Finch, known for being part of pioneering rock band L7, has been diagnosed with an "aggressive form" of brain cancer.

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Eye Care Habits Every Indian in Their 20s Needs Before Vision Problems Begin

Why Indian Eyes Age Faster Than You ThinkIndia's average daily screen time crossed eight hours for urban adults, and most of that happens without a single blink-break. The cornea dries out. The ciliary muscle, the one that shifts focus between near and far, stays locked in close-focus mode for hours,…

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Antiques Roadshow Expert, Theo Burrell, Dies at 39 After a Four-Year-Long Battle Against Brain Cancer

Theo Burrell, an Antiques Roadshow expert and art historian, has died at 39 after battling glioblastoma. She used her diagnosis to raise awareness of brain cancer and encouraged people to seek medical care for persistent neurological symptoms.

International Business Times UK

Family Reveals Sam Neill Battled a Rare Stage Three Blood Cancer Unrelated to His Death

Sam Neill's family confirms his previous battle with stage three blood cancer was unrelated to his sudden death at 78, despite online speculation. He was cancer-free at the time of passing.

The Guardian - UK

I interviewed Sam Neill in 2024. He was even more charming than I’d expected

The actor, who has died aged 78, was refreshingly candid about Hollywood, filmmaking, his cancer treatment – and why he preferred life on his New Zealand farm to the movie business

Newcastle Herald

'Direct link': areas with the highest cancer rates revealed in new report

Hunter cancer rates higher than NSW and Australia

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