cancer
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Experts at the National Cancer Institute (NCI) say cancer-stricken patients now have increased chances of survival with scientific breakthroughs in Liquid Biopsy. According to a report from NCI, doctors often perform tissue biopsy (a scientific procedure for collecting cell samples for closer examination) when a patient reports suspicious lump or symptoms. Through examining the appearance…
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A survey from The Leukemia & Lymphoma Society shows people lack knowledge of major cancer killer. In its national education campaign during Blood Cancer Awareness in September, the organization revealed that blood cancers are the third leading cause of death in the United States of America. However, many Americans are unaware of the impact of these cancers,…
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Harriette Thompson will be remembered for the glow on her face as she became the world’s oldest woman to finish a full marathon. She died at 94, the family confirmed in an official statement. Image: Harriette Thompson The nonagenarian recorded her unprecedented achievement last June at the Rock ‘N’ Roll marathon in San Diego, and…
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Emotional tributes are still pouring in for the late Victorian MP Fiona Richardson, who died late on Wednesday after a brave battle with cancer. Until her death, Fiona was Australia Labor Party’s MP. She was the state’s first Minister for the Prevention of Family Violence, but had taken a prolonged leave of absence following her…
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The death of Bradley Lowery comes as a shock to Sunderland fans and all football lovers around the world. He died at the age of 6. Bradley, a brave young football fan, was diagnosed of a rare form of cancer Neuroblastoma in 2013, and he never stopped fighting to live. Neuroblastoma weakens the immune system;…
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Val Kilmer has finally admitted that he’s battling cancer after previously denying the truth. Image: Val Kilmer The Hollywood actor found fame in the 1980’s after featuring in a series of comedy movies, notably, a 1984 blockbuster “The Secret. He’s also known for his role in “Top Gun.” Kilmer was drilled on Reddit’s AMA (Ask Me…
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Health experts say “sitting is the new smoking,” and you’d be right to say “the new cancer.” For even the smallest physical activity in a day, you may never know the extent to which you have reduced your chances of having a heart attack. That’s something you can definitely do to save yourself from an…
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Nicola, a first time mom, has made claims that “baby massage” saved her son’s life from cancer after a 5-time visit to medical practitioners failed. She was practicing the technique learned at a massage class when the scary discovery was made. She found a tiny lump on Alec‘s leg and reported to medics who conducted…
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Maddox Lawrence, a 21-month-old American toddler survived a very rare form of eye cancer, only to be killed by her father who got jealous of the public attention she was receiving. According to CNY Central, Ryan Lawrence disappeared with his baby girl one weekend in February and she didn’t make it back alive. The heartless father…
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Most people who enjoy red-hot chili peppers have been told not to worry about the cancer-causing agent capsaicin as researchers have suggested that there are lots of health benefits. Though capsaicin has been linked to stomach cancer, recent findings say one compound in ginger appears to neutralize all negative health effects of the chili pepper ingredient. According…
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Victoria Wood has reportedly lost her battle with cancer. She died at the age of 62. Victoria is the latest star we have lost so far within the first four months of this year 2016. The world of entertainment has recorded too many deaths this year.
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Former Ajax, Barcelona and Netherlands star Johan Cruyff has died at the age of 68 “peacefully, surrounded by his family after a hard fought battle with cancer”.
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