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"X Factor" Alum, 25, Went to the ER with Acid Reflux. She was Diagnosed with Stage 4 Pancreatic Cancer (Exclusive)

Amber Woods was misdiagnosed for months before being diagnosed with stage 4 pancreatic cancer at age 25.
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'X Factor' Alum, 25, Went to the ER with Acid Reflux. She was Diagnosed with Stage 4 Pancreatic Cancer (Exclusive)

Amber Woods was misdiagnosed for months before being diagnosed with stage 4 pancreatic cancer at age 25.
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"X Factor" Alum, 25, Went to the ER with Acid Reflux. She was Diagnosed with Stage 4 Pancreatic Cancer (Exclusive)

Amber Woods was misdiagnosed for months before being diagnosed with stage 4 pancreatic cancer at age 25.
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1 day ago

'X Factor' Alum, 25, Went to the ER with Acid Reflux. She was Diagnosed with Stage 4 Pancreatic Cancer (Exclusive)

Amber Woods was misdiagnosed for months before being diagnosed with stage 4 pancreatic cancer at age 25.
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3 days ago

5 Biotechs That Big Pharma Could Snap Up as Oncology M&A Heats Up

Incyte tops this list due to its rare combination of commercial scale, cash generation, and pipeline depth. The company posted FY2025 revenue of $5.14 billion, up 21.2% YoY, anchored by Jakafi generating $828.2 million in Q4 2025 alone (+7% YoY) and Opzelura delivering $207.3 million (+28% YoY). With $3.58 billion in cash and 14 pivotal clinical trials underway, Incyte offers an acquirer immediate revenue, margin expansion potential, and a deep oncology pipeline spanning KRASG12D, CDK2 inhibition, and mutCALR.
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1 week ago

First It Was Mini-Livers; Now Science Can Give You a Bonus Pancreas as Well?

New studies show potential for injectable mini-livers and implantable devices with pancreatic cells to aid liver disease and diabetes management.
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1 week ago

Meet the Leaders Helping to Create a World Without Blood Cancer - Washingtonian

The funds raised through Visionaries of the Year are used for research to advance lifesaving therapies like immunotherapy, genomics and personalized medicine, which are saving lives today.
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"X Factor" Alum, 25, Went to the ER with Acid Reflux. She was Diagnosed with Stage 4 Pancreatic Cancer (Exclusive)

Amber Woods was misdiagnosed for months before being diagnosed with stage 4 pancreatic cancer at age 25.
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fromFortune
2 days ago

Cancer's grim calculus for the young: their insurance status can determine how long they survive | Fortune

Insurance status significantly impacts cancer survival rates among young adults, with private insurance leading to better outcomes than Medicaid or no insurance.
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fromwww.theguardian.com
2 weeks ago

I've been living under a shadow for 13 years': life with prostate cancer

A man diagnosed with hereditary prostate cancer at 52 has endured 13 years of intensive treatments and severe physical and psychological side effects that profoundly impact his quality of life and family.
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2 weeks ago

I've been living under a shadow for 13 years': life with prostate cancer

A man diagnosed with hereditary prostate cancer at 52 has endured 13 years of intensive treatments and severe physical and psychological side effects that profoundly impact his quality of life and family.
#cancer-research
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fromNature
2 days ago

Why some cancer-fighting immune cells lose their strength inside tumours

Mitochondrial health in dendritic cells is crucial for effective immune response against tumors, potentially enhancing cancer immunotherapy effectiveness.
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fromNature
2 days ago

Why some cancer-fighting immune cells lose their strength inside tumours

Mitochondrial health in dendritic cells is crucial for effective immune response against tumors, potentially enhancing cancer immunotherapy effectiveness.
#cancer
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fromSlate Magazine
3 weeks ago

At 42, With Three Young Kids, I Got a Diagnosis That Would Have Me Dead in a Year. That Was Somehow Just the Beginning.

A 42-year-old man was diagnosed with cholangiocarcinoma, a rare and aggressive bile duct cancer with a 10% five-year survival rate, after initially presenting with jaundice symptoms.
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fromSlate Magazine
6 days ago

I Was Once Given Just Three Years to Live. A Specific Kind of Hope Could Help Cancer Patients Like Me.

A hip injury worsened over a year, leading to an MRI that revealed serious health issues requiring medical attention.
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fromBusiness Matters
3 weeks ago

Flavia Pichiorri: Turning Cancer Research Into Real Therapies

Dr. Flavia Pichiorri bridges laboratory discoveries and clinical applications in blood cancer research, focusing on therapeutic targets and radiation strategies to accelerate patient treatment outcomes.
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fromwww.theguardian.com
1 week ago

I have stage four cancer there will be no cure, but death isn't necessarily imminent: this is how it feels to live in the long middle

Stage four lung cancer transforms breath into a finite currency, dictating daily life and relationships amidst medical advancements that extend survival.
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fromNews Center
1 month ago

CAR T-cell Therapy Improves Survival in Relapsed or Refractory Lymphoma - News Center

CAR T-cell therapy lisocabtagene maraleucel significantly improved progression-free and overall survival in patients with relapsed or refractory marginal zone lymphoma.
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1 month ago

CAR T-cell Therapy Improves Survival in Relapsed or Refractory Lymphoma - News Center

CAR T-cell therapy lisocabtagene maraleucel significantly improved progression-free and overall survival in patients with relapsed or refractory marginal zone lymphoma.
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2 weeks ago

Stop ignoring subtle signs of cancer. A doctor explains when to get medical help.

Early cancer symptoms are often subtle and easily missed, including unexplained fatigue, persistent pain, and digestive changes; persistent symptoms lasting over a week warrant medical evaluation.
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fromNews Center
1 month ago

Trashing Cancer's 'Undruggable' Proteins - News Center

Northwestern scientists developed protein-like polymers that direct cancer-driving proteins to cellular degradation machinery, causing cancer cell death and tumor growth inhibition.
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fromHarvard Gazette
1 month ago

Six cancers rising faster in younger adults than older ones - Harvard Gazette

The work, published in November, painted a disturbing yet complex picture that varies globally according to cancer type, sex, and national context. The study examined cases that occurred between 2000 and 2017 and found 13 cancers on the rise in those under 50 in at least 10 countries, and six cancers - colorectal, cervical, pancreatic, prostate, kidney and multiple myeloma - rising faster in younger adults than in older adults in at least five.
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1 month ago

'Remarkable' new cat cancer genome could benefit humans

Cats and humans develop similar cancers due to shared tumor-causing genetic mutations, suggesting cats could improve cancer research and treatments for both species.
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2 weeks ago

My Friends Made Shocking Implications When I Was Diagnosed With Aggressive Cancer At 29

The just-world fallacy drives victim-blaming in cancer patients, as people seek to identify preventable causes to protect themselves from similar fates.
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fromwww.theguardian.com
1 month ago

Researchers praise stunning' results of new prostate cancer treatment

VIR-5500, a new immunotherapy drug, shrinks tumors in advanced prostate cancer patients with minimal side effects in early trials.
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3 weeks ago

'How my girl, 9, beat kidney failure and cancer'

A nine-year-old girl survived kidney failure, received a transplant, overcame bowel cancer, and was declared cancer-free, defying medical expectations at each stage.
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3 weeks ago

Police probe breast cancer treatment allegations

A report last year found unnecessary surgeries were carried out, cancers were missed and poor standards of care were delivered at the University Hospital of North Durham and Darlington Memorial Hospital. CDDTF said it wanted to support the patients it had let down, including by offering access to psychological support, and to ensure they knew how to make a claim or raise concerns with police.
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fromHarvard Gazette
2 months ago

Why did that cancer cell become drug-resistant? - Harvard Gazette

TimeVault records and stores cellular gene-expression history inside living cells, enabling retrieval of past gene-activity information to study differentiation, stress responses, adaptation, and drug resistance.
Cancer
fromwww.bbc.com
3 weeks ago

Proton beam hope for asbestos cancer patients

A proton beam trial offers realistic hope for mesothelioma patients by delivering high-dose radiation precisely to affected areas, potentially increasing two-year survival rates from 30% to 50%.
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1 month ago
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Doctors told a woman she was too young for colon cancer and dismissed her symptoms for years. At 22, she was diagnosed with stage 3 colon cancer.

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1 month ago
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Doctors told a woman she was too young for colon cancer and dismissed her symptoms for years. At 22, she was diagnosed with stage 3 colon cancer.

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fromwww.theguardian.com
3 weeks ago

The Guardian view on cancer survival rates: there is good news about healthcare amid the gloom | Editorial

Cancer mortality in the UK has dropped 29% over 40 years, though recent progress has slowed with rising deaths from certain cancers and persistent treatment delays.
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1 month ago
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New treatment for inoperable pancreatic cancer form offers hope. Here's what Optune Pax does.

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New treatment for inoperable pancreatic cancer form offers hope. Here's what Optune Pax does.

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fromwww.independent.co.uk
3 weeks ago

I'm 34 and thought I just had stomach cramps but it was stage 4 cancer'

A 34-year-old woman diagnosed with stage four bowel cancer initially dismissed stomach cramps as menstrual pain, highlighting how early symptoms can be overlooked and the importance of recognizing unusual bodily changes.
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fromPsychology Today
3 weeks ago

How to Help Friends Dealing With Cancer

Show up with active listening, avoid unsolicited advice, and never dismiss cancer patients' experiences with false reassurance.
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fromwww.bbc.com
2 months ago

Widow says her life can't go back to normal until brain tumour treatment changed

Hospitals should freeze surgically removed brain tumour tissue to enable future immunotherapy vaccine use and research, improving treatment options for patients.
fromwww.scientificamerican.com
1 month ago

Lung cancer hijacks the brain to trick the immune system

For years, scientists have viewed cancer as a localized glitch in which cells refuse to stop dividing. But a new study suggests that, in certain organs, tumors actively communicate with the brain to trick it into protecting them. Scientists have long known that nerves grow into some tumors and that tumors containing lots of nerves usually lead to a worse prognosis.
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fromNature
1 month ago

Cancer blood tests are everywhere. Do they really work?

Multi-cancer early detection blood tests show promise but lack regulatory approval and rigorous trial evidence, with initial results indicating limited effectiveness in improving cancer outcomes.
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fromNature
2 months ago

Cancer might evade immune defences by stealing mitochondria

Cancer cells acquire mitochondria from immune cells to weaken those immune cells and activate type I interferon signaling that promotes lymph-node invasion.
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1 month ago

Three sisters and a dilemma: what to do when you inherit a genetic mutation that can cause cancer

Three sisters discovered they carry the BRCA1 gene mutation, which significantly increases breast and ovarian cancer risk, after their cousin's rapid cancer diagnosis prompted family genetic testing.
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fromMail Online
1 month ago

Scientists say the secret to curing cancer could live in your pet CAT

Genetic alterations in common cat cancers mirror those in humans, revealing shared mechanisms and opportunities for cross-species targeted therapies.
Cancer
fromBusiness Insider
1 month ago

A 20-year-old woman had waves of stomach pain for months. She was eventually diagnosed with stage 2 colon cancer.

Katie Davis was diagnosed with stage 2 colon cancer at age 20 after initial misdiagnosis of an ovarian cyst, discovered through colonoscopy when symptoms worsened.
Cancer
fromBusiness Insider
1 month ago

I almost brushed off sharp stomach pain - it turned out to be stage 3 colon cancer

Mark Seguin was diagnosed with colon cancer at age 35 after experiencing recurring severe stomach pain caused by a tumor blocking his colon, though no obvious warning signs preceded the diagnosis.
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2 months ago

You've Never Been More Likely to Get Cancer, Survive Cancer, or Be Bankrupted by Cancer

We're living in a curious moment for the status of cancer diagnosis and treatment, within the United States. The overall rate of prevalence for diseases that fall under the wide, wide title of "cancers" is increasing. At the same time, steady improvement to the standard of care and treatment, and newer breakthroughs in therapeutics, have raised survival rates higher than they've ever been before. But for all too many patients, the question is whether they'll be able to afford those
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2 months ago

Cancer centre move could see hospital services expand

Plans propose relocating Mount Vernon Cancer Centre, adding radiotherapy and chemotherapy across nearby hospitals, and creating a world-class centre alongside Watford General Hospital.
Medicine
fromwww.bbc.com
1 month ago

Married couple share same cancer diagnosis

A married couple were both incidentally diagnosed with left-kidney tumours and underwent robotic removal by the same surgeon at East Kent University Hospital.
fromNature
2 months ago

Why cancer can come back years later - and how to stop it

When Lisa Dutton was declared free of breast cancer in 2017, she took a moment to celebrate with family and friends, even though she knew her cancer journey might not be over. As many as one-third of people whose breast tumours are cleared see the disease come back, sometimes decades later. Many other cancers are known to recur in the years following an initial treatment, some at much higher rates.
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fromBuzzFeed
1 month ago

I Was 21 When My Doctors Told Me I Had A Year To Live. What Happened Next Left Them Stunned.

The surgery was long and grueling - almost 12 hours - and my recovery was tough. I couldn't lift my baby for weeks. My husband served as a caregiver for both me and our son, while my mom and sisters rotated shifts to help. I hated feeling like a visitor in my own life, but slowly my strength began to return. It took me about a year to fully recover and start to feel like myself again.
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fromwww.theguardian.com
2 months ago

Simple blood test can predict which breast cancer treatment will work best, study finds

A blood test measuring circulating tumour DNA predicts breast cancer treatment response before or within four weeks, enabling alternative therapies and avoiding ineffective drugs.
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fromwww.theguardian.com
2 months ago

Cancer charity to offer nutrition lessons to UK patients

Nutrition lessons for cancer patients improve management of treatment-related dietary changes, dispel nutrition myths, and reduce NHS waiting times for dietetic services.
fromwww.bbc.com
1 month ago

'Weight-loss jab helped me find my cancer'

The cancer was fastacting, and if I'd left it even six months, the outcome could have been much worse,
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fromwww.bbc.com
1 month ago

How to check whether you have bowel cancer

Blood in stool, changed bowel habits, and persistent tummy pain or bloating are key bowel cancer symptoms; see a GP if these last three weeks.
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fromNews Center
2 months ago

Common Procedure Does Not Prevent Recurrent Pancreatitis, Trial Finds - News Center

ERCP with minor papillotomy does not prevent recurrent acute pancreatitis in adults with pancreas divisum.
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fromBusiness Matters
2 months ago

Why Early Diagnosis of Multiple Myeloma Can Save Lives

Early diagnosis of multiple myeloma significantly improves treatment outcomes and prevents irreversible organ damage, increasing survival and quality of life.
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2 months ago

A vaccine to prevent colon cancer shows promising results

Eduardo Vilar-Sanchez has spent more than 10 years pursuing a goal that seemed very distant, but which he now sees as a little closer: to develop a preventive vaccine against cancer. The physician and researcher is leading a study that presented the first promising results of a colon cancer vaccine in a small group of patients suffering from a rare disease that makes them 17 times more likely to develop colon cancer than the general population.
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fromBrooklyn Eagle
2 months ago

Dr. Anirban Maitra brings extensive GI oncology leadership as new director of Perlmutter Cancer Center

CITYWIDE - NYU LANGONE HEALTH HAS APPOINTED DR. ANIRBAN MAITRA, a leader in gastrointestinal oncology, as the new director of its Laura and Isaac Perlmutter Cancer Center, an NCI-designated Comprehensive Cancer Center. Dr. Maitra is a preeminent physician-scientist whose work has widely influenced the field of pancreatic cancer research. As the inaugural scientific director of the Pancreatic Cancer Research Center at the University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center in Houston, Dr. Maitra focused his work on early detection and biomarker development, considered two key avenues for effective cancer treatments.
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fromNews Center
1 month ago

Combination Treatment May Slow Disease Progression in Advanced Sarcoma - News Center

Cabozantinib plus temozolomide, given orally, showed potential to slow progression of advanced leiomyosarcoma and merits further clinical evaluation.
Medicine
fromNews Center
2 months ago

Non-invasive Approach Predicts Chemotherapy Response in Glioblastoma - News Center

A new non-invasive method may better identify glioblastoma patients responding to chemotherapy, enabling timelier treatment decisions.
fromBusiness Insider
2 months ago

I developed stabbing stomach pain as a college football player. It turned out to be stage 4 colon cancer.

For more than six months, I was living with a strange kind of persistent, stabbing pain that would return again and again through the course of the day. It didn't seem to matter if I popped a Tums or changed what I ate. It's hard to put food down when it feels like you're being consistently pummeled from the inside. The pain got so bad that I was subsisting on a diet of little more than chocolate milk and mixed fruit from the dining hall.
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fromwww.bbc.com
2 months ago

'Just bad luck': The teenage cousins living with inoperable brain tumours

Two teenage cousins in Scotland developed inoperable brain tumours, unrelated genetically, and are living with their conditions after multiple surgeries.
fromHarvard Gazette
2 months ago

Real-world answers for patients running out of time - Harvard Gazette

But these studies typically require large numbers of patients, huge amounts of data, and thorough follow-ups, none of which comes easy or free. The upshot is fewer investigations into scenarios that are clinically important but unlikely to yield a profit for the firms funding them. Accordingly, researchers have been developing an option that uses real-world data from insurers to save patients from falling through the cracks.
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fromwww.theguardian.com
2 months ago

AI use in breast cancer screening cuts rate of later diagnosis by 12%, study finds

AI-supported mammography reduced subsequent-year breast cancer diagnoses by 12%, increased screening-stage detection to 81%, and reduced aggressive subtype cancers by 27%.
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fromwww.theguardian.com
2 months ago

Kids with brain cancer were already in a life and death struggle. Then came Trump

Diffuse intrinsic pontine glioma (DIPG) is an almost universally fatal brainstem cancer that leaves children physically incapacitated while their minds remain intact.
Cancer
fromBusiness Insider
2 months ago

A 26-year-old was bloated and thought she had hemorrhoids. She was diagnosed with stage 4 colon cancer.

A 26-year-old woman was diagnosed with stage 4 colon cancer after discovery of a large ovarian tumor, resulting in organ removal and loss of fertility.
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