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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

Guitar World · Jul 14

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 · Jul 14

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 · Jul 14

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 Economic Times · Jul 14

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

The Independent UK · Jul 14

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.

BANG Premier · Jul 14

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.

BANG Premier · Jul 14

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,…

Times Life · Jul 14

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.

Medical Daily · Jul 13

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.

International Business Times UK · Jul 13