Tag: Cancer Survivorship
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Colon Cancer Patients Considered Effectively Cured After Six-Year Recurrence-Free Period, Study Finds
New Evidence Reframes What It Means to Be ‘Cured’ of Colon Cancer For many patients diagnosed with colon cancer, the journey through treatment is fraught with uncertainty. A landmark study published in JAMA Oncology now suggests a practical and hopeful milestone: if a patient remains free from cancer recurrence six years after surgery and follow-up…
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My Mastectomy Recovery: How My Mother Helped Me Heal
Facing the Mirror, Facing the Truth I write this as a daily confession to a life altered by mastectomy, a road I didn’t choose but am learning to walk. Weeks ago, I recoiled from the space where my right breast used to be, a hollow in the memory of my own body. I study the…
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Cancer Stole Her Voice. She Reclaimed It With AI, Curses, and Kids’ Books
When a Voice Is Torn Away, Innovation Steps In Doctors told her the terrible news: to save her life, she would need to lose her tongue and voice box. In the corridors of fear that followed, one woman refused to accept silence. She turned to a blend of technology, humor, and childhood memories to find…
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ABC8: Global survey highlights challenges facing young breast cancer patients
Global survey sheds light on a hidden struggle A groundbreaking global survey, conducted in collaboration with the ABC Global Alliance, reveals the unique pressures faced by women under 40 living with advanced breast cancer. For the first time, researchers quantify how many of these women are also mothers and outline the multifaceted challenges they confront…
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Loneliness and Cancer Mortality: How Social Isolation Elevates Death Risk in Cancer Patients
Loneliness, Isolation, and Cancer Outcomes Loneliness and social isolation are not just emotional states—they may have real implications for health outcomes in people living with cancer. A comprehensive analysis published in BMJ Oncology examined whether these psychosocial factors are linked to higher risks of death, both from cancer and from all causes, among cancer patients.…
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The Hidden Cost: How Head and Neck Cancer Kshocks Income for Italian Private-Sector Workers
Introduction: Why income matters for cancer survivors Cancer care has advanced, improving survival and quality of life for many patients. Yet the financial repercussions of diagnosis and treatment can linger long after the tumor is treated. In Italy, where the private sector employs a large share of the workforce, understanding how head and neck (H&N)…
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Impact of Head and Neck Cancer on the Income of Italian Employees: What the WHIP-Salute Data Reveals
Understanding the Financial Toll of Head and Neck Cancer in Italy Head and neck (H&N) cancer presents significant physical and psychological challenges. Beyond medical treatment, survivors often face ongoing symptoms that affect daily life and work capacity. A growing body of research from Italy’s WHIP-Salute database sheds new light on how a diagnosis can impact…
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Decoding Secrets Of ‘Chemo Brain’: Lymphatics, Brain Fog, and the Path Forward
Understanding Chemo Brain: A Hidden Challenge for Cancer Survivors Cancer treatment often focuses on eradicating malignant cells, but many patients face a persistent, less-visible consequence: chemo brain, also known as brain fog. This collection of cognitive symptoms includes memory lapses, trouble finding words, and difficulties concentrating. Studies suggest as many as three in four cancer…
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Decoding Secrets Of ‘Chemo Brain’: Lymphatic Links to Cognitive Effects
Understanding Chemo Brain and Its Hidden Costs Cancer patients often face a second, less visible challenge after diagnosis and treatment: chemo brain, also known as brain fog. This constellation of cognitive symptoms—memory lapses, trouble finding words, and difficulty concentrating—can linger long after chemotherapy ends. Estimates from multiple studies suggest up to three-in-four patients experience some…
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Running to Reclaim Independence: A Breast Cancer Survivor’s Journey
Finding Independence Again Through Running Moira Jordan, a secondary school teacher from south-east London, faced a life-altering diagnosis in March 2023: triple positive breast cancer. After discovering a thickening at the edge of her breast, she embarked on an arduous medical journey that included eight rounds of chemotherapy, a double mastectomy with reconstruction, radiotherapy, and…