Cancers

**Deprivation Dangers**: Female Breast Cancer Survivors in Poor Areas Face 35% Higher Risk of Second Cancers!

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Cambridge, England – Female survivors of breast cancer in economically disadvantaged areas face a 35% higher risk of developing second, unrelated cancers compared to those in more affluent areas, new research reveals. This study sheds light on the increased susceptibility to secondary cancers among breast cancer survivors, highlighting the impact of socioeconomic factors on health outcomes. Breast cancer remains the most frequently diagnosed cancer in the United Kingdom, with approximately 56,000 new cases reported each …

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Breakthrough Cancer Drug Stops Tumors in Their Tracks: Hope for Aggressive Cancers!

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London, England – Researchers in London have made a breakthrough in cancer treatment with the development of a new experimental drug called ceralasertib. This drug has shown promising results in stopping the growth of aggressive and incurable tumors in patients who had not responded to conventional treatment. During a trial involving 67 patients, more than half saw their tumors stop growing after taking the twice-a-day tablet. The drug works by inhibiting the repair process of …

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‘3 Decades, 3 Cancers’ – A Reporter’s Notebook

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NEW YORK (AP) – In a deeply personal account, Stacey Sager, a veteran reporter from Eyewitness News, shares her three-decade-long battle with cancer. Beginning with a life-saving mammogram at 30 years old, Sager’s first encounter with breast cancer motivated her to share her experience with viewers. Despite her family history of breast cancer, it was not until 13 years later, at age 44, that she discovered she carried the BCRA1 mutation. Subsequent prophylactic surgery revealed …

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Skincare Alert: New Study Shows PUVA Therapy Linked to Increased Risk of Non-Melanoma Skin Cancers

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HOUSTON, TEXAS – When it comes to treating skin conditions like psoriasis, narrowband UVB therapy is a common option, but there are also alternatives available. Dr. Bhatti, a dermatologist in the area, mentioned that excimer lasers can be used for more localized and focused lesions with different skin conditions, offering patients more treatment choices. In addition to excimer lasers, PUVA, which stands for psoralen and ultraviolet radiation (UVA), is another treatment for psoriasis and other …

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