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Heavy Weed Use Brings High Risk for Oral Cancers
FRIDAY, August 1, 2025 — Folks who smoke a lot of marijuana could be facing a more than four-fold odds of developing an oral cancer, new research suggests. “Cannabis smoke contains many of the same ca...
Racialized Economic Segregation Linked to Advanced Cancer Diagnosis
FRIDAY, Aug. 1, 2025 – People living in racially and economically segregated neighborhoods are more likely to be diagnosed with advanced-stage breast and cervical cancer, according to a study...
COVID-19 Vaccine Boosters Aid Outcomes in Patients With Cancer
TUESDAY, July 29, 2025 – COVID-19 vaccination boosters protect people with cancer developing from severe COVID-19, according to a study published online July 17 in JAMA Oncology. Jacek Skarbinski, ...
Firefighters at Higher Risk for Many Cancers
WEDNESDAY, July 30, 2025 — Firefighters work hard saving lives, and in process put their own lives at heightened risk from skin, kidney and other types of cancers, a new American Cancer Society (ACS) ...
Cancer Diagnosis Not Tied to Later Healthier Eating Habits
TUESDAY, July 29, 2025 – A cancer diagnosis does not appear to lead to improved dietary awareness or healthier eating behaviors in survivors, according to a study published online June 3 in Public ...
Autoantibodies Influence Cancer Response To Immunotherapy, Study Says
MONDAY, July 28, 2025 — Cutting-edge immunotherapy drugs are incredibly effective against some cancers but barely put a dent in others – and researchers might now know why. Patients’ own autoa...
Palliative Care or Hospice? What's the Distinction?
SATURDAY, July 26, 2025 — If a doctor diagnoses you with a serious illness and suggests palliative care, don’t jump to conclusions. It doesn’t mean you have mere months to live, NIH News in Health emp...
For the Win: College Student Powerlifts Past Breast Cancer
FRIDAY, July 25, 2025 — LaShae Rolle, 27, is a competitive powerlifter capable of squatting 441 pounds, benching 292 pounds and deadlifting 497 pounds. Last year, breast cancer tried to derail R...
Patients Face High Out-of-Pocket Costs After Incident Cancer Diagnosis
FRIDAY, July 25, 2025 – Patients face high out-of-pocket costs (OOPCs) after an incident diagnosis of cancer, with costs increasing with stage of diagnosis, according to a study published online...
GLP-1 Receptor Agonist Use Linked to Lower Mortality in Seniors With Cancer, T2D
THURSDAY, July 24, 2025 – For older patients with cancer and type 2 diabetes (T2D), glucagon-like peptide-1 receptor agonist (GLP-1 RA) use is associated with lower all-cause mortality than...
Surviving Cancer Doesn't Change Eating Habits For Most, Study Says
WEDNESDAY, July 23, 2025 — A cancer diagnosis often forces a person to take a hard look at their life and lifestyle, but a new study shows that few take steps to eat healthier after treatment. People ...
Cancer Anxiety Impacts Family Members of Those Diagnosed With Cancer
WEDNESDAY, July 23, 2025 – A cancer diagnosis places an emotional burden on the loved ones of those diagnosed, according to the results of a survey released by the Ohio State University...
COVID Boosters Protect People With Cancer
WEDNESDAY, July 23, 2025 — Cancer patients can be very vulnerable to a severe COVID infection, but COVID-19 vaccine boosters can be lifesavers for them, a new study says. COVID boosters reduced c...
Race Definitions Have Limited Impact on Cancer Rates in Whites, Blacks, Asians
MONDAY, July 21, 2025 – Race definitions have limited impact on cancer rates for Whites, Blacks, and Asians, but do impact rates in multiracial individuals, according to a study published online...
GI Cancers On The Rise Among Younger Adults
MONDAY, July 21, 2025 — GI cancers among people 50 and younger are rising at an alarming rate, increasing in the U.S. faster than any other type of early onset cancer, according to a pair of new s...
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