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6 Sneaky Symptoms of Stomach Cancer You Should Never Ignore

6 Sneaky Symptoms of Stomach Cancer You Should Never Ignore

If you naturally associate stomach cancer with brutally painful stomachaches, you’re not the only one. And yet, stomachaches are not typically a sign of this rare form of cancer at any point in its progression. Instead, the most common feature of the early stages of stomach cancer is that there are no symptoms at all, said Umut Sarpel, M.D., the …

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COVID, the flu and other viral infections can re-awaken dormant breast cancer cells, new study in mice shows

COVID, the flu and other viral infections can re-awaken dormant breast cancer cells, new study in mice shows

The worry that breast cancer may someday return is a troubling source of anxiety for many survivors of the disease. It’s understandable why, since most relapses and metastatic cancers (cancers that have spread) aren’t started by new tumours. Rather, they’re caused by sleeper cancer cells that suddenly awaken. These “dormant” cancer cells usually colonise places such as the lungs or …

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6 Pancreatic Cancer Symptoms You Should Never Ignore

6 Pancreatic Cancer Symptoms You Should Never Ignore

As women, we don’t tend to give pancreatic cancer much thought. Instances of the disease are pretty rare overall, with pancreatic cancer only accounting for 3% of all cancers in the United States, per the American Cancer Society. Plus, it’s more common in men than women. However, a 2023 study published in the journal Gastroenterology revealed that rates of pancreatic …

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RFK Jr. pulls funding for mRNA vaccines as scientists pursue breakthrough treatments for HIV, cancer, the flu and more – yahoo.com

RFK Jr. pulls funding for mRNA vaccines as scientists pursue breakthrough treatments for HIV, cancer, the flu and more – yahoo.com

RFK Jr. pulls funding for mRNA vaccines as scientists pursue breakthrough treatments for HIV, cancer, the flu and more  yahoo.com On Vaccines, Kennedy Has Broken Sharply With the Mainstream  The New York Times Friday briefing: What will US funding cuts on mRNA vaccines mean for the health of the world?  The Guardian Federal mRNA funding cut is ‘most dangerous public health decision’ ever, …

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Brandon Blackstock, Kelly Clarkson’s ex-husband, dies at 48 after battle with cancer: What we know

Brandon Blackstock, Kelly Clarkson’s ex-husband, dies at 48 after battle with cancer: What we know

Brandon Blackstock, Kelly Clarkson’s ex-husband, talent agent and her former manager, has died after a battle with cancer, his family announced on Thursday. He was 48. “It is with great sadness that we share the news that Brandon Blackstock has passed away,” a representative said in a statement to multiple news outlets. “Brandon bravely battled cancer for more than three …

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Kelley Mack death: ‘The Walking Dead’ actor dies of cancer at 33

Kelley Mack death: ‘The Walking Dead’ actor dies of cancer at 33

Actor Kelley Mack, who played Addy in Season 9 of “The Walking Dead” in addition to doing national commercials and voice-over work, has died at age 33, her family said on social media. “It is with indelible sadness that we are announcing the passing of our dear Kelley. Such a bright, fervent light has transitioned to the beyond, where we …

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