The Latest Breaking News from Cancer

9 words that helped this cancer patient: 'You look like you could use a mom hug'

As Katie Ortman Doble struggled with a medical ordeal, a stranger offered exactly the comfort she needed.

WEKU · Oct 23, 2023

Where did I find the courage to talk to my mum about her cancer? At parkrun, far behind the racers

Every Saturday morning, thousands of people get off their sofas to cover 5km in their local park. Like me, a growing number are there to walk rather than run – and to talk about their deepest feelings

The Guardian - UK · Oct 23, 2023

TikToker Who Faked Cancer & Accepted Donations From 400 People Handed 10-Year Suspended Sentence

“I didn’t do this for money or greed. I didn’t do this for attention," the TikToker said in court.

Pedestrian.tv · Oct 23, 2023

Better use of existing drugs increases cervical cancer survival, study suggests

Researchers assessed whether a short course of induction chemotherapy before chemoradiation could reduce rates of relapse and death.

The Independent UK · Oct 22, 2023

Bike rally held to raise awareness about breast cancer

200 women rode bikes to raise awareness about breast cancer. Kauvery Hospital and Women Motosport Club organised the bikeathon. Health minister, MP, and senior doctors participated. Mammogram van was stationed to encourage screening. Awareness initiative includes free mammogram screening to help early diagnosis and better outcomes.

The Hindu · Oct 22, 2023

How bat genomes provide insights into immunity and cancer

The COVID-19 pandemic cast a bright spotlight on the habits of bats. Over the years, researchers have unearthed significant insights by sequencing the genomes of many bat species.

The Hindu · Oct 22, 2023

Iowa woman who made fake cancer claims on social media must pay restitution but stays out of prison

An Iowa woman who falsely claimed to have cancer will stay out of prison after a judge gave her probation and a suspended sentence

The Independent UK · Oct 21, 2023

Australia’s life-saving bone marrow registry needs $13m. Why is red tape holding it up?

The money is there to increase the number of donors to help patients with leukaemia and blood cancers but governments won’t agree to release it, MPs say

The Guardian - AU · Oct 21, 2023

Hannah Fry: ‘I’ve become more optimistic as I’ve got older’

The mathematician on being a goody two shoes, surviving cancer and stopping to smell the roses

The Guardian - UK · Oct 21, 2023

The FDA is proposing a ban on hair relaxers with formaldehyde due to cancer concerns

The federal agency says it is proposing a ban on the use of formaldehyde in hair straighteners and smoothers, which have been linked to increased cancer risks.

WEKU · Oct 21, 2023