Recognizing signs of pancreatic cancer and knowing when to act
Pancreatic cancer is one of the most serious cancers, partly because it often goes unnoticed in its early stages.
The pancreas is a small organ...
Signs of lung cancer in non-smokers people need to know
When people think of lung cancer, smoking is often the first thing that comes to mind. However, a surprising number of lung cancer cases...
Eating egg linked to higher breast, ovary and prostate cancer risks, study finds
A recent study from Harvard University has identified a potential connection between eating eggs and the risk of developing certain types of cancer, particularly...
Can “forever chemicals” in daily products cause liver cancer?
Scientists from the University of Southern California have uncovered a troubling connection between a common environmental chemical and liver cancer, the most prevalent type...
Five ways to cut your risk of cancer
Cancer is a complex disease with many causes—and sometimes none. For some patients, getting cancer is down to plain bad luck.
As an oncology consultant,...
Research warns about widely used diabetes drug metformin
Researchers at the University of Waterloo have found that while a drug called metformin has potential as a cancer treatment, it might not be...
Understanding the causes of major types of cancer
Cancer is a group of diseases where cells in the body grow uncontrollably and spread to other parts of the body. It’s one of...
Half of people in the world carry the bacterium linked to stomach cancer
In 1982, Australian scientists Dr. Barry Marshall and Dr. Robin Warren discovered Helicobacter pylori, a spiral-shaped bacterium that thrives in the harsh acidic environment of...
Research finds surprising cause of cancer
Have you ever wondered how diseases like cancer begin?
Scientists in Australia have recently made a fascinating discovery that could bring us closer to understanding...
Tips to lower bladder cancer risk
Bladder cancer is one of the most common types of cancer, particularly among older adults. While genetics and age play a role, lifestyle factors...