Why many people with lung cancer who have never smoked don’t respond well to treatments
Researchers are working on new treatments for people with lung cancer who have never smoked. Researchers report that people who have never smoked are less likely to respond to standard treatment for non-small cell lung cancer. Researchers say a combination of two genetic mutations may make cancer cells in non-smokers more resistant to treatment. They […]
Here’s How Often Low-Risk People Should Be Tested for Prostate Cancer
New research finds many people only need a test once every 5 years. Novel research could change, and hopefully simplify recommendations and guidelines about a common prostate cancer screening tool. The widely used prostate-specific antigen (PSA) test is a simple but contentious test that has been the focus of an intense debate. While the PSA […]
Cancer diagnoses among younger people rising
Worldwide, cancer diagnoses are growing more common among people under 50, and it’s been estimated that by 2030, the number of these early-onset cancer diagnoses could increase by roughly 30% – and the number of those who die from their conditions could rise by about 20%. And researchers in the US have found that around […]
Colon cancer: Fruit used in Chinese medicine shows promise as treatment
A new study found that a fruit used in Chinese medicine contains a very effective compound that could help treat colon cancer. A fruit used in Chinese medicine contains a compound that is very effective against colon cancer, according to a new study. The compound is called Schisandrin B, and is found in a plant […]
Foods to Lower Your Cancer Risk
A varied diet rich in whole foods may help lower your risk or developing cancer and decrease cancer growth. This can include fatty fish, vegetables, spices, and fruits like berries. What you eat can drastically affect many aspects of your health, including your risk of developing chronic diseases like heart disease, diabetes and cancer. The […]
South Africans at high risk of skin cancer: Expert tips on sun protection
Skin cancers are the most common type of cancer and can affect people of all ages and races, health experts have warned. Dr Ayesha Omar, a dermatologist practising at Netcare Linksfield Hospital, added that in South Africa, high levels of ultraviolet radiation from the sun place residents at greater risk of developing skin cancer. “The skin […]
Why non-melanoma skin cancer is now more deadly than melanoma worldwide
A study being presented at the European Academy of Dermatology and Neurology Congress 2023 reports that there are now more global deaths from non-melanoma skin cancers than melanoma itself. Although non-melanoma skin cancers are less deadly than melanomas, their prevalence is so high that the number of deaths is higher, the study authors wrote. In 2020, there were nearly 1.2 million cases of […]
Breast Cancer Awareness Month: 1 in 27 SA women are affected by breast cancer
In South Africa, the battle against breast cancer has reached alarming levels, affecting 1 in 27 women and accounting for 23% of all diagnosed cancers in 2019, as revealed by the National Health Institute report. The need for awareness and early detection has never been more vital. With Breast Cancer Awareness Month upon us, the […]
Taking vitamin D daily may reduce cancer mortality by 12%
About 10 million people around the world die from cancer each year. Researchers are constantly looking for new ways to help extend the life expectancy of people with cancer. Now, researchers from the German Cancer Research Center have uncovered new evidence that daily intake of vitamin D could help reduce cancer death risk by 12%. Additionally, researchers found people ages 70 and older […]
Cardiorespiratory fitness levels may influence cancer risk in men
Moderate and high cardiorespiratory fitness is associated with a lower incidence of certain cancers in men, according to a new Swedish study. The study’s authors found a solid association between this type of fitness and a reduction in mortality for colon and prostate cancer, as well as for lung cancer for people over 60. The […]