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TikTok creator Sydney Towle, who shared cancer journey, dies aged 26

The creator documented her battle with rare bile duct cancer, inspiring more than a million followers online

The Guardian - US

Sydney Towle dies at 26: Everything to know about the TikTok creator's rare cancer journey

Sydney Towle, a popular TikTok creator, has died at the age of twenty-six. She bravely documented her three-year fight against a rare bile duct cancer for followers. Towle underwent experimental immunotherapy treatment in her final weeks of life. Her family announced her passing through a video posted on her account.…

The Economic Times

Lung Cancer Recovery Isn't Over After Surgery as Barry Manilow's Journey Shows

Barry Manilow's postponed concert highlights his lung cancer recovery and why healing after lung surgery requires patience before strenuous activity.

Medical Daily

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6 Health Screenings Women Over 40 May Want on Their Fall Calendar

As summer winds down, many people use fall as a fresh start for healthy habits, making it an ideal time to schedule important medical appointments. For women over 40, preventive screenings can help identify health concerns before symptoms appear, often leading to more effective treatment. While screening recommendations vary based…

Budget and the Bees

Sydney Towle death: Popular influencer dies aged 26 following rare cancer diagnosis

Beloved TikTok star was known for her positive attitude while documenting her journey with bile duct cancer

The Independent UK

An 83 Percent Risk Reduction in Lung Cancer Sounds Enormous, and the Number Needs Three Pieces of Context

Retevmo cut recurrence or death risk by 83% in early RET-positive lung cancer. What relative risk reduction means and who the finding applies to.

Medical Daily

Sydney Towle health update: TikTok star enters hospice after courageous three-year battle with rare cancer

TikTok creator Sydney Towle, 26, has entered hospice care after a three-year battle with the rare bile duct cancer cholangiocarcinoma. Her family shared the emotional update, thanking supporters for their love and prayers. Diagnosed at 23, Towle inspired more than 1.1 million followers by documenting her journey with honesty, hope,…

The Times of India

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FDA Grants Breakthrough Therapy Status to a Pancreatic Cancer Drug for a Mutation Found in Roughly 1 in 50 Patients

FDA gave olomorasib breakthrough therapy status for KRAS G12C pancreatic cancer. What the designation means, who it applies to, and what it does not prove.

Medical Daily

A Western diet could be feeding colon cancer through gut bacteria, new study reveals

New research reveals Western diets promote colon cancer through gut bacteria. These microbes convert bile acids into compounds that fuel tumor growth. Pigs fed a Western diet showed increased polyps and larger tumors. Human patients with cancer had similar bacterial patterns linked to bile acid conversion. This discovery suggests targeting…

The Economic Times

Testing is underway on vaccines to intercept brewing colon cancer before it takes root

Scientists are creating a new kind of vaccine that teaches the immune system to intercept a type of brewing colon cancer before it turns into a full-fledged tumor

The Independent UK

‘Active’ man died just nine months after run led to cancer diagnosis

Julie Kelly’s husband Sean was diagnosed with small-cell lung cancer in February 2025 and died nine months later

The Independent UK

Meet Bartlomiej Kubkowski: The first man to swim 100 miles across the Baltic Sea from Sweden to Poland without sleep, breaks or boat assistance

In a remarkable display of endurance, Bartlomiej Kubkowski swam an astonishing 160 kilometers continuously across the Baltic Sea, achieving this incredible milestone in 55 hours and 10 minutes. After four previous attempts without success, his persistence finally bore fruit, helping to raise nearly $190,000 for children battling cancer. This achievement…

The Times of India

California student Orion Greene, 16, spearheaded a seven-week blood cancer campaign in memory of his father; the team raised a record $1,234,579

Some legacies are counted in wealth or in achievement. Others are motivated by compassion, resilience and a determination to ensure no other family ever experiences the same heartbreak. For 16-year-old Orion Greene of San Rafael, Calif., his father's death became the impetus for a remarkable mission. In a record-shattering fundraising…

The Times of India

Barry Manilow Cancels Show Just 45 Minutes Before Curtain as Health Update Raises Fresh Lung Cancer Concerns

Barry Manilow cancelled a concert in Lexington, Kentucky, just 45 minutes before it was due to begin, sparking concern about his health as he continues to recover from early-stage lung cancer.

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Medical Daily

Cancer Care Goes Beyond Medicine as Randy Travis Helps Lift a Patient's Spirits

Randy Travis' surprise visit to a cancer patient shows the importance of emotional support, compassionate care, and well-being throughout cancer treatment.

Times Life

The HPV Vaccine Prevents Cervical Cancer, So Why Are Indian Parents Still Saying No?

What the HPV vaccine actually does inside the bodyThe vaccine does not treat an existing infection. It trains the immune system to recognise and destroy the human papillomavirus before it can establish itself. Two strains, HPV 16 and HPV 18, cause roughly 70 percent of all cervical cancer cases globally.…

Medical Daily

Cancer Cells May Break Their Own DNA, Keeping Growth Genes at Full Volume, a Laboratory Study Suggests

Hebrew University researchers mapped DNA breaks clustering at super-enhancer-driven oncogenes, a laboratory finding with no immediate effect on treatment.

Medical Daily

A Vaccine Aimed at Preventing Pancreatic Cancer Cleared Its First Human Safety Test in 20 High-Risk Adults

Johns Hopkins researchers report immune responses in 18 of 20 participants at inherited risk of pancreatic cancer. The trial did not test prevention.

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The Conversation

Behind the betel nut smile: the quiet epidemic of oral cancer in Papua New Guinea

If you’ve ever visited Papua New Guinea you’ll have been struck by the friendliness of the people, and their welcoming smiles. You might also have noticed some of those smiles are red.

Evening Standard

Peter Duncan calls for approval of ‘life-changing’ prostate cancer treatment

The 72-year-old actor and broadcaster revealed his prostate cancer diagnosis in 2019.

The Times of India

Jill Biden says Joe Biden 'will forever live with cancer,' reveals he was waking up seven times a night before prostate cancer diagnosis

Former US First Lady Jill Biden has shared new details about former President Joe Biden's health, revealing that he was waking up "seven times a night" before he was diagnosed with an aggressive form of prostate cancer. "He will forever live with cancer," she said, adding that his treatment now…

The Independent UK

ESPN analyst says blood tests are ‘very good’ after fifth cancer diagnosis

Longtime college basketball announcer Dick Vitale announced positive progress in his battle with cancer , his fifth diagnosis , stating that recent blood tests were "very good" and immunotherapy treatments are "very effective." Vitale, 87, shared on social media that the treatments are successfully eliminating the cancer, following his April…

The Independent UK

Influencer Sydney Towle’s brother says 26-year-old has entered hospice care amid cancer treatment

Austin Towle shared a picture of Sydney’s loved ones gathered at her bedside

Euronews

Basque Country halves colon cancer deaths with screening programme

A Spanish study links the colorectal cancer screening programme rolled out in the Basque Country to a 50% drop in deaths among people aged 50 to 69.

Medical Daily

FDA Clears a Second Colorectal Cancer Blood Test, and the Trade-Off Is in What It Misses

The FDA approved Freenome's SimpleScreen, the second colorectal cancer blood test. It detects cancer well but finds few precancerous polyps.

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