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Scientists step closer to learning why advanced cancer causes sudden weight loss

A gene, called GDF15, has been found to be associated with cachexia.

The Independent UK · Apr 12, 2023

East Lothian son's warning after mum's slurred speech was actually incurable cancer

Colin Bone was left heartbroken after he was given the 'impossible news' that his mum had a brain tumour and tragically was incurable. It was only when Lucille started slurring her speech that alarm bells were raised.

Edinburgh Live · Apr 12, 2023

Mouth cancer symptoms as sign of disease may be noticeable in your teeth

Noticing a change in your teeth without reason could point to the presence of oral cancer, with people urged to seek medical attention if they are concerned.

Daily Record · Apr 12, 2023

Gran clear of 'inoperable' cancer 12 years after being given 'pioneering' drug

Sue Vincent started taking Olaparib during a clinical trial in 2010 for her ovarian cancer which she was told was inoperable.

Daily Record · Apr 12, 2023

Young mum with no symptoms 'wouldn't have discovered cancer if she was not pregnant'

Emma Brooke, 22, discovered she had stage four cancer while pregnant with her third child and was told she may only have a few years to spend with her children.

Daily Record · Apr 12, 2023

Edinburgh student's 'tongue ulcers' turn out to be aggressive form of cancer

Rachel Morton, 21, said that she started getting ulcers on her tongue back in 2019, which she initially just put down to being busy starting university, but went to get them checked out

Edinburgh Live · Apr 12, 2023

Scots med student had chunk of tongue removed after 'stress ulcers' turned out to be cancer

Rachel Morton, now 21, initially put the ulcers down to being busy starting university but was diagnosed with tongue cancer at the age of 19.

Daily Record · Apr 12, 2023

Consumer Health: Testicular cancer: Are you at risk?

April is Testicular Cancer Awareness Month, which makes this a good time to learn about the symptoms and risk factors of testicular cancer. Compared with other types of cancer, testicular cancer is rare. But, in the U.S., it's the most common cancer in men between the ages of 20 and…

Tribune News Service · Apr 12, 2023

Commentary: Why are we denying people with opioid addiction the most effective treatment?

When you receive a scary diagnosis — for cancer, heart disease or other serious illness — one of your first calls is probably to a doctor who can offer the full range of evidence-based care. But if your diagnosis were for opioid addiction and you came to see me, an…

Los Angeles Times · Apr 12, 2023

He says it was hard to ‘come out’ about his cancer. Here’s why he wants to tell everyone now

HARTFORD, Conn. -- Iran Brugueras, a longtime fixture on Hartford’s Park Street as owner of Hip Stop clothing and shoe store, is going on a journey. Actually, Brugueras is on three different journeys.

Tribune News Service · Apr 12, 2023