Tag: Cancer
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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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Cyclic peptide nanotubes offer new route to overcome cancer drug resistance
H2: Groundbreaking approach uses cyclic peptide nanotubes to deliver doxorubicin to cancer cell nuclei A team at CiQUS (University of Santiago de Compostela, Spain) has unveiled a novel molecular strategy that enables anticancer drugs to reach the nucleus of tumor cells, enhancing their therapeutic impact. Focusing on doxorubicin, a cornerstone chemotherapy drug, the researchers show…
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Quality of Cancer-Related Information on New Media (2014–2023): A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis
What this review uncovers about cancer information on new media As digital platforms have become primary sources for health information, understanding the quality of cancer-related content on new media is vital. A systematic review and meta-analysis of 75 studies published between 2014 and 2023 reveals that while new media offer valuable support and information sharing,…
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Long-Term Cancer Survival Rates on the Rise: AIHW Findings
AIHW Finds Long-Term Improvements in Cancer Survival New data from the Australian Institute of Health and Welfare (AIHW) reveal a substantial improvement in long-term cancer survival. The latest report, Cancer data in Australia, shows that the five-year relative survival rate for people diagnosed with any form of cancer has risen markedly, underscoring advances in early…
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Long-term cancer survival rates on the rise: AIHW findings
Australia records notable rise in long-term cancer survival New data from the Australian Institute of Health and Welfare (AIHW) reveal a substantial improvement in long-term cancer survival. The five-year relative survival rate for people diagnosed with any form of cancer has climbed from around 50% in 1987–1991 to about 72% in 2017–2021, marking a significant…
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Obesity and Cancer: How Bariatric Surgery Reduces the Risk of 12 Cancers in India
The Rising Obesity-Cancer Link in India Obesity is no longer just a cosmetic concern; it is a growing public health crisis in India that raises the risk of multiple cancers. Studies have tied excess body weight to at least 12 cancer types, with the International Agency for Research on Cancer (IARC) highlighting a strong association…
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NAMs Reveal Cancer Cells’ Hidden Power Source Under Stress
Scientists unveil a hidden power source inside cancer cells In a breakthrough that could reshape how we understand cancer survival, researchers from the Centre for Genomic Regulation (CRG) in Barcelona have identified a rapid mitochondrial response inside squeezed cancer cells. When cancer cells endure the brutal mechanical gauntlets of moving through a tumor’s dense matrix…
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Cancer Cells’ Hidden Power Source: NAMs Boost DNA Repair Under Mechanical Stress
Unveiling a Hidden Power Source in Cancer Cells A groundbreaking study from the Centre for Genomic Regulation (CRG) in Barcelona reveals that cancer cells possess a rapid, localized energy boost when they are squeezed through tight spaces. In experiments using a specialized microscope that compresses living cells to three microns wide, researchers observed a dramatic,…
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HIV in Fiji: The Fastest-Rising Epidemic You’ve Probably Not Heard About
Introduction: A Quiet yet Surging Crisis Fiji, a small island nation in the South Pacific, is grappling with an HIV epidemic that has accelerated faster than in many other regions. Official figures show a dramatic rise in infections over the last decade, driven by a complex mix of unsafe injecting practices, drug use, and gaps…
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Mitochondrial DNA Shortfalls May Fuel Inflammation as We Age
New Clues on Inflammation and Aging: Mitochondrial DNA’s Role Scientists are uncovering a surprising link between the tiny powerhouses inside our cells and the chronic inflammation often seen as we grow older. A study led by researchers at the Max Planck Institute for Biology of Ageing in Germany suggests that when mitochondria struggle to replicate…