(Aislinn Antram/ Pharmacy Times) — New research has found that cancer mortality in individuals with type 2 diabetes is substantially higher than the general population, according to a study published in Diabetologia.
The study found that cancer mortality rates among patients with type 2 diabetes were 18% higher for …
(Monica Harro/ Bezzy) — No one enjoys difficult conversations, but being honest with your child about your diagnosis can make a big difference.
When I was diagnosed with breast cancer, my son Christian had just turned 5.
While I was leaning over him to tuck him into bed shortly after my diagnosis, he pointed to the large bandage …
(Ioanna Roumeliots/ CBC News) — The pressure on the government to put cancer warning labels on alcohol containers is growing, as experts say the majority of Canadians don’t know the risks that come with consuming even moderate amounts.
The latest catalyst is Canada’s new Guidance on Alcohol and Health, …
(Eileen Bailey/ Healthline) — Women in their childbearing years diagnosed with breast cancer typically take long-term medications that can prevent or delay getting pregnant.
Now, new research shows they might be able to pause their treatment for up to two years to get pregnant, have the baby, and breastfeed without …
(Sara Lindberg/ SELF Magazine) — Recognizing the early symptoms of breast cancer can make a huge difference in the progression of the disease. The sooner you identify it and get started on treatment, the better chances you’ll have of making a full recovery. But knowing what, exactly, to look for and what types of changes …
(Victoria Forster/ Forbes) — Previous research has shown that women typically experience more side effects from chemotherapy than men and now a new study shows that this is also the case with targeted therapies and immunotherapy.
The work published in the Journal of Clinical Oncology looked at data from …
(Health Shots) — Ovarian cancer, which arises in the ovaries, is the third most prevalent type of cancer in Indian women. Ovarian cancer often goes undetected until it has reached the pelvis and abdomen. This makes it difficult to detect cancer and start treatment. Major misconceptions, anxiety, and confusion regarding …
(Medical XPress) — University of Queensland research has revealed that having more babies reduces a woman’s risk of endometrial cancer.
Dr. Gunn-Helen Moen and Shannon D’Urso from UQ’s Institute for Molecular Bioscience investigated risk factors for endometrial cancer using genetic …
(Robby Berman/ Medical News Today) — There are an estimated 18.1 million cancer survivors currently in the United States. Due to the country’s growing and aging population, there may be 26.1 million survivors by 2024. Of these, 73% will be older than 65.
For the elderly, however, completing cancer treatment may …
(Becky Upham/ Everyday Health) — When it comes to sexual dysfunction caused by cancer treatment, most women suffer in silence.
With significant advances in oncology care, the majority of women and girls diagnosed with cancer will go on to become long-term cancer survivors. An estimated 89 percent of female cancer survivors …