Can Cancer Paralyze the Digestive Tract?
Although cancer has been around for thousands of years, to this very day, it remains as complex and dumbfounding as ever. This enfeebling disease can cause several complications, such as damaging organs or tissues far beyond the primary tumor growth. In particular, digestive tract paralysis (DTP) is one such cancer complication continuing to baffle researchers. […]...
How to Approach News About Cancer Causes (An Anti-Panic Guide)
From soft contact lenses and cosmetics to toilet paper and sunlight, the constant bombardment of news about potential cancer causes can be overwhelming. If “everything can cause cancer,” should we avoid everything? This quick read explains everything you need to know about how to interpret cancer news. How to Navigate News About Cancer Causes […]...
Cancer-Causing PFAS in Contact Lenses: Should You Worry?
Continuing to expose everyday items that contain “forever chemicals,” soft contact lenses from the United States are a new concerning addition. Our previous blog discussed the trace amount of PFAS in toilet paper. Now, the same cancer-causing chemicals are in the lenses people need to correct vision problems. Making matters worse, many soft lenses in […]...
Will AI Breast Cancer Screening Replace Human Radiologists?
Should you get a second opinion from Artificial Intelligence (AI)? With the rampant advancement of AI technology and robotics, even healthcare professionals are concerned about the possibility of losing their jobs. It all started at Bács-Kiskun County Hospital in Budapest, Central Hungary. Dr. Éva Ambrózay, a radiologist with over 20 years of experience, was reviewing […]...
5 Alternative Therapies for Chemo-Related Arthritis and Arthralgia
Research from the Journal of Pain and Symptom Management demonstrates that chemotherapy can cause mild to severe joint pain and inflammation, collectively known as chemo-induced arthritis and arthralgia. These conditions can impact a cancer patient’s quality of life by causing discomfort, limiting mobility, making it difficult to cope with ongoing treatments, and slowly impairing overall […]...
The Ties Between Inflammation and Cancer, Explained Simply
The interconnectedness of inflammation and cancer has been a subject of increasing interest in recent years. However, the majority of information available online might be too highfalutin and perplexing for those seeking straightforward answers to the connection between inflammation and cancer. This article simplifies their link and highlights lifestyle strategies for fighting inflammation. Understanding […]...
7 Commonly Occurring Cancers in People With Autism
Autism spectrum disorder (ASD) is a neurodevelopmental condition characterized by challenges in social interaction, communication, and the presence of restricted, repetitive patterns of behavior, interests, or activities. Individuals with ASD may also have varying ways of paying attention, learning, or moving. This developmental disability affects people worldwide. According to the Centers for Disease Control and […]...
Exploring the Link Between Head Injuries and Brain Tumors
Did you know up to 3 million sports- and recreation-related concussions occur each year? Head injuries can have long-term consequences, sometimes leading to disabilities and death. There is also growing evidence suggesting that head injuries are a risk factor for developing brain tumors. Understanding the potential link between head injuries and brain tumors is necessary […]...
Exploring the Factors That Delay Cancer Detection
Referring to cancer as “complex” seems like a sugar-coated understatement nowadays, as the disease’s aggressive, life-threatening nature affects millions of people worldwide. In the United States, there were approximately 1,918,030 cancer cases diagnosed in 2022, which is equivalent to 5,250 new cases each day. Of those diagnosed, 609,360 patients would die. Detecting cancer early and […]...
Skin Cancer and the Role of Clouds, Shade, and UPF Clothing
Skin cancer is a leading health concern looming and affecting millions in the United States. With the nation’s sunlit shores, love for outdoor culture, and affinity for basking in the sun’s warmth, it comes as no surprise that skin cancer rates are rising, impacting individuals across all walks of life. Despite the captivating allure of […]...