Cancer Awareness - Remember Kevin Hunt

07/08/2023

Learn what to say to someone living with cancer today: https://bit.ly/363UM2q

It’s not always easy to know what to say to a loved one living with cancer. Acknowledging any challenges they may be experiencing in a compassionate and understanding way can be stressful. People with the best intentions can find themselves triggering or upsetting loved ones.

But we’re here to help! 💛 Here are 5 things to avoid saying to someone living with cancer, as told by our online community, cancerconnection.ca.

05/18/2023

An NIH-led study called IDENTIFY is analyzing what happens when prenatal blood tests in a pregnant person, or NIPT, suggests the person may have cancer.

05/18/2023

WebMD's slideshow covers prostate cancer: who's at risk, symptoms, tests, staging, treatments, survival, and foods that may help lower your risk for prostate cancer.

05/18/2023

A new study provides strong evidence that extrachromosomal DNA (ecDNA) directly influences the initial formation and continued progression of esophageal cancer.

05/18/2023

A liquid biopsy that uses a technology called fragmentomics accurately detected liver cancer, including early-stage disease, in a preliminary study.

05/18/2023

Three formulations of mRNA vaccines to treat cancers caused by HPV infections, such as cervical and head and neck cancers, showed promise in tests in mice.

05/18/2023

We are posting this article in May for Hepatitis Awareness Month. Despite intense research, liver cancer prevention remains a challenge, experts say, with

05/18/2023

People with desmoplastic melanoma, a rare form of skin cancer, are likely to benefit from treatment with a single immunotherapy drug, pembrolizumab (Keytruda), new results from a small clinical trial suggest.

05/18/2023

The .gov means it’s official. Federal government websites often end in .gov or .mil. Before sharing sensitive information, make sure you’re on a federal government site.

05/05/2023

Unexpected Places You Can Get Skin Cancer...

Your skin is one of the most common places to get cancer. Sometimes it appears in places you might not expect, like under your fingernails or on the palms of your hands. Find out more about uncommon spots for skin cancer.

05/04/2023

Does this cause Cancer...

Everything gives you cancer, right? Not really. WebMD's slide show tells you about the research into cancer and cell phones, X-rays, plastic bottles, coffee, and more.

05/04/2023

Nirogacestat May Offer Hope to People with Desmoid Tumors...

In a small clinical trial, the investigational drug nirogacestat shrank tumors in 40% of people with desmoid tumors and led to substantial improvements in pain and physical functioning.

05/03/2023

Promise in Treating Advanced Acute Myeloid Leukemia...

In the AUGMENT-101 trial, treatment with revumenib caused complete remission in about one-third of participants, all of whom had many prior treatments. The targeted therapy is part of a new class of drugs known as menin inhibitors.

04/29/2023

SINAI HEALTH FOUNDATION...

Your Support Changes Lives.

04/29/2023

HELP HOPE BLOOM...

Make a donation to help improve the lives of Canadians living with cancer and fund life-saving research, information and support services.

04/29/2023

End of Life Choice...

Send a letter now.

04/28/2023

Do what you love and...

My Spirit Partners have been whispering this phrase in my (psychic) ear for several months:

“Do what you love and love what you do.”

Wise words!

04/27/2023

Start here for information on common types of cancer, including breast, lung, colon, skin, prostate, and ovarian cancer. Get the facts on cancer symptoms, treatments, and recovery.