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Medicine
fromwww.bbc.com
16 hours ago

'I'm in remission for the first time due to new cancer drug'

A woman with multiple sclerosis reached remission from myeloma after surpassing her prognosis of three to seven years, thanks to a new drug.
#hospice-fraud
Healthcare
fromLos Angeles Times
1 day ago

California was warned of shocking hospice fraud. Inaction allowed problems to persist

California officials have failed to stop widespread hospice fraud despite promises of reform and ongoing investigations into the industry.
California
fromCalifornia Post
3 weeks ago

House Oversight Committee launches probe into 'rampant' hospice fraud in California

California is under investigation for hospice fraud costing taxpayers over $100 million, involving ghost hospices billing Medicare from non-existent locations.
#colon-cancer
Cancer
fromwww.businessinsider.com
1 day ago

A doctor, who treated a 22-year-old with colon cancer, shares what everyone should know about cancer symptoms

Colon cancer is increasingly diagnosed in patients under 45, with symptoms often being subtle and easily dismissed.
fromwww.businessinsider.com
5 days ago
Cancer

Katie Couric said she follows 3 tips to prevent colon cancer after her husband died of the disease

Colon cancer is increasingly affecting younger individuals, prompting a call for greater awareness and preventive measures.
Cancer
fromwww.businessinsider.com
1 day ago

A doctor, who treated a 22-year-old with colon cancer, shares what everyone should know about cancer symptoms

Colon cancer is increasingly diagnosed in patients under 45, with symptoms often being subtle and easily dismissed.
Cancer
fromwww.businessinsider.com
5 days ago

Katie Couric said she follows 3 tips to prevent colon cancer after her husband died of the disease

Colon cancer is increasingly affecting younger individuals, prompting a call for greater awareness and preventive measures.
Boston
fromBoston.com
1 day ago

Are you selling plasma to for cash? We want to hear your story.

Some Massachusetts residents are earning up to $500 a month by donating plasma twice a week to cope with rising living costs.
Science
fromNature
2 days ago

Quantum computers take on health care: light-sensitive cancer drugs win US$2 million contest

A team won a $2-million prize for using quantum computing to develop light-sensitive cancer drugs, but no grand prize was awarded.
Retirement
from24/7 Wall St.
4 days ago

Cancer Patient Paid Off Mortgage Early. Did She Make a Huge Mistake?

Paying off the mortgage early provided financial security for a cancer patient, despite friends suggesting otherwise.
fromLos Angeles Times
4 days ago

Ex-UCLA doctor admits to sexually abusing five patients after previous conviction overturned

James Heaps, 70, pleaded guilty to 13 felonies, including multiple counts of sexual penetration of an unconscious person, and must register as a sex offender for life.
Law
fromJezebel
4 days ago

ICE Is Ignoring Woman's Life-Threatening Ovarian Cyst-and Her Condition Is Getting Worse

For over a month, my office has been going back and forth with ICE officials about Andrea's condition. We have been ignored, put off, and frankly, lied to about the treatment she has received while in detention.
US politics
fromArs Technica
5 days ago

Your tech support company runs scams. Stop-or disguise with more fraud?

Tech Live Connect processed fraudulent charges using real customer data, including names and addresses, to make the charges appear legitimate and maintain a low chargeback ratio.
Privacy professionals
Mental health
fromPsychology Today
5 days ago

When Trauma Awareness Stops at the Hospital Door

Chronic health conditions significantly impact psychological well-being, yet healthcare providers often neglect this aspect for both patients and themselves.
Public health
fromwww.independent.co.uk
6 days ago

I hid my heart disease symptoms from my wife then I almost died'

The Independent provides critical journalism on various issues, emphasizing the importance of accessible reporting without paywalls.
Cancer
fromNature
3 days ago

Improving cancer survival rates will require hard policy choices

Global cancer incidence is rising, necessitating early detection strategies and public education on risk factors.
California
fromABC7 San Francisco
1 week ago

California officials charge 21 people in hospice fraud ring exceeding $250 million

California officials uncovered a multimillion-dollar scheme involving stolen identities to fraudulently bill for hospice services through government insurance.
fromwww.bbc.com
1 day ago

Podcaster advocating for endometriosis awareness

"I thought it was normal as my mum really suffered [with period pains] too. But during my first year of university, the symptoms started happening every day, even when I was not bleeding."
Medicine
#healthcare
Healthcare
fromwww.theguardian.com
2 days ago

NHS patients should be able to write up their own medical records and not have to rely on Post-it notes | Will Parman

Patients with complex health needs struggle to communicate symptoms effectively, risking important information being overlooked during medical appointments.
fromCbsnews
6 days ago
Healthcare

Fighting for health care claim approvals

Insurance companies often delay or deny necessary medical treatments, causing significant emotional and physical distress for patients.
Healthcare
fromwww.theguardian.com
2 days ago

NHS patients should be able to write up their own medical records and not have to rely on Post-it notes | Will Parman

Patients with complex health needs struggle to communicate symptoms effectively, risking important information being overlooked during medical appointments.
Healthcare
fromCbsnews
6 days ago

Fighting for health care claim approvals

Insurance companies often delay or deny necessary medical treatments, causing significant emotional and physical distress for patients.
#cancer-research
Cancer
fromNature
3 days ago

Four rising stars shaping the future of cancer research

A new generation of cancer researchers is focused on improving diagnostics and treatments to enhance survival rates for cancer patients.
Cancer
fromNature
3 days ago

Here are the top locations for cancer research in the Nature Index

Breast cancer leads in research output, significantly ahead of lung cancer and other types, with the US and China contributing 60% of global cancer research.
Cancer
fromNature
3 days ago

Four rising stars shaping the future of cancer research

A new generation of cancer researchers is focused on improving diagnostics and treatments to enhance survival rates for cancer patients.
Cancer
fromNature
3 days ago

Here are the top locations for cancer research in the Nature Index

Breast cancer leads in research output, significantly ahead of lung cancer and other types, with the US and China contributing 60% of global cancer research.
Healthcare
fromMedium
2 days ago

The trust gap in healthcare AI isn't about the AI

Trust in healthcare AI is established in the first 30 seconds of interaction, not through model improvements.
fromArs Technica
3 days ago

Florida surgeon charged with killing man after removing liver instead of spleen

The liver Shaknovsky removed was over 2,100 grams, measuring about 23 by 19 by 11 centimeters. An enlarged spleen is at most 500 grams and only up to 20 cm long, the health department noted.
Medicine
Medicine
fromThe Atlantic
3 days ago

How to Fix a Diagnosis Crisis

Diagnostic errors are common, affecting 5% of Americans annually, leading to significant disability and death.
Healthcare
fromMedCity News
6 days ago

Inside The DOJ's Hospital Contracting Crackdown: What Message Are the Feds Sending? - MedCity News

The Department of Justice is suing OhioHealth and NewYork-Presbyterian for anticompetitive contracting practices that limit patient access to affordable care.
#cancer-screening
Cancer
fromNature
3 days ago

Early-onset cancer fuels calls for wider screening - but at what cost?

Cancer screening ages are being lowered due to rising diagnoses in individuals under 50.
Cancer
fromNature
3 days ago

Early-onset cancer fuels calls for wider screening - but at what cost?

Cancer screening ages are being lowered due to rising diagnoses in individuals under 50.
Fundraising
fromwww.businessinsider.com
3 weeks ago

I started a cancer nonprofit at 14 after losing my grandfather and teacher. Now it has 40,000 youth volunteers.

Olivia Zhang founded Cancer Kids First to support children with cancer after losing loved ones to the disease.
Medicine
fromwww.theguardian.com
4 days ago

Florida surgeon indicted after removing liver instead of spleen

A Florida surgeon was indicted for manslaughter after mistakenly removing a patient's liver instead of his spleen, leading to the patient's death.
Cancer
fromNature
3 days ago

Global cancer rates are rising. How are countries reacting?

National cancer control plans are essential for managing cancer care and are increasingly adopted worldwide, yet many lack financial backing.
Relationships
fromwww.theguardian.com
3 weeks ago

Friendship fraud: warnings of rise in insidious' scam targeting older people

Friendship fraud targets older individuals, exploiting their loneliness and leading to significant financial losses through small, repeated requests for money.
fromIndependent
4 days ago

'Living with a rare disease like Hurler syndrome hasn't held me back - it's given me the best life'

One in every 17 people has a rare disease - I'm one of those people. I have mucopolysaccharidosis type I. It's more commonly known as 'Hurler syndrome', but even when I use that term, no one I meet has ever heard of it.
Medicine
Cancer
fromNews Center
3 days ago

Understanding Cancer's Hidden Vulnerabilities - News Center

EZH2 plays a new role in RNA editing in prostate cancer, linking epigenetic processes and impacting cancer treatment strategies.
#cancer
fromIndependent
5 days ago
Cancer

Stage 4 Melanoma: 'I was diagnosed with stage 4 cancer in 2011 and given nine months. I have been in remission since 2016'

fromwww.cbc.ca
5 days ago
Cancer

His mother died of cancer, then cancer took his wife. Last year, he faced his own diagnosis | CBC News

fromIndependent
5 days ago
Cancer

Stage 4 Melanoma: 'I was diagnosed with stage 4 cancer in 2011 and given nine months. I have been in remission since 2016'

Healthcare
fromwww.bbc.com
1 week ago

Cancer patient furious as strike delays appointment

A cancer patient expressed anger over a cancelled hospital appointment due to a doctors' strike, highlighting concerns about health impacts and patient treatment.
Cancer
fromwww.cbc.ca
5 days ago

His mother died of cancer, then cancer took his wife. Last year, he faced his own diagnosis | CBC News

Cancer has profoundly impacted Jason Ellis's life, affecting both his mother and wife, and now he faces his own diagnosis.
Social justice
fromTruthout
1 month ago

Fighting Cancer Has Given Me New Insights on the Anti-Fascist Challenge We Face

A cancer diagnosis at 15 prompted protective health decisions that ultimately led to discovering community organizing as a transformative path toward collective power and social justice work.
Law
fromwww.bbc.com
1 month ago

Saleswoman faked doctor's note about cancer care

A saleswoman admitted to perverting the course of justice by fabricating evidence including fake doctor's notes, false police emails, and CCTV claims across two failed employment tribunal cases involving sexual harassment allegations.
Cancer
fromwww.theguardian.com
5 days ago

AI to predict how bowel cancer patients will respond to new NHS drug

A new AI method identifies effective drug responses for advanced bowel cancer patients, potentially sparing many from ineffective treatments.
fromIndependent
2 weeks ago

Retired urologist faces tribunal over alleged patient care failures and failure to triage hundreds of GP referrals

Aidan O'Brien faces a series of allegations including that he failed to provide good clinical care to 10 patients between 2011 and 2019.
Medicine
fromwww.theguardian.com
1 month ago

Two plasma donors die at private Canadian clinics under federal investigation

Two people have died in Canada after donating plasma at a chain of clinics that has been under scrutiny by federal inspectors for failing to keep accurate records, screen donors or maintain its machines. While experts say the deaths are exceedingly rare, critics say Canada's embrace of private companies to handle blood products reflects a slow collapse of a system that has been the envy of the world.
Canada news
fromwww.bbc.com
5 days ago

'It's an honour to give bikes to kids with cancer'

"The bikes we give are brand new, because part of it is the delight of getting a new bike. These kids have been in treatment for so long and can miss out on big stages of development."
Cancer
fromLos Angeles Times
2 weeks ago

SoCal hospice owners bilked taxpayers for millions in false claims, federal officials say

Eight individuals were arrested and 15 charged in a scheme to defraud Medicare of over $50 million by running sham hospice facilities across Southern California. Federal officials described the actions as brazen efforts to commit fraud, with many billed patients not being terminally ill.
Healthcare
#breast-cancer
Cancer
fromAol
5 days ago

Teen, 13, Was Told Her Tumor Was Benign, One Month Later She Undergoes Mastectomy for Rare Breast Cancer (Exclusive)

Saige Mosingo overcame a malignant breast tumor at 13, embracing her scars as symbols of strength and beauty after years of recovery.
Cancer
fromwww.theguardian.com
5 days ago

I just want to feel like me again': the women still waiting for breast reconstruction years after lockdown

Julie Ford, a breast cancer survivor, is still waiting for breast reconstruction five years after her mastectomy due to pandemic-related delays.
Cancer
fromAol
5 days ago

Teen, 13, Was Told Her Tumor Was Benign, One Month Later She Undergoes Mastectomy for Rare Breast Cancer (Exclusive)

Saige Mosingo overcame a malignant breast tumor at 13, embracing her scars as symbols of strength and beauty after years of recovery.
Cancer
fromwww.theguardian.com
5 days ago

I just want to feel like me again': the women still waiting for breast reconstruction years after lockdown

Julie Ford, a breast cancer survivor, is still waiting for breast reconstruction five years after her mastectomy due to pandemic-related delays.
fromwww.dw.com
5 days ago

Merck's Keytruda: A lifesaving drug, a global divide

Keytruda, first approved in 2014, belongs to a class of immunotherapy drugs that enable the immune system to attack cancer cells, extending survival for millions and transforming fatal diagnoses into manageable conditions.
Cancer
Cancer
fromwww.theguardian.com
6 days ago

GSK reports promising early results in ovarian and womb cancer drug trial

GSK's Mo-Rez treatment shows promising results in shrinking tumors for ovarian and endometrial cancers, leading to plans for late-stage trials.
fromwww.theguardian.com
6 days ago

Dr TikTok: patients diagnose chronic illnesses with anonymous commenters' help

I hate to say it, but I would not have gone to the doctor unless I had seen that comment. The process was accelerated by someone called PickleFart, what can I say?
Cancer
#financial-services
fromIndependent
4 weeks ago
Healthcare

Cancer survivors seeking mortgage protection insurance will have 'right to be forgotten' after five years, says Simon Harris

fromIndependent
4 weeks ago
Healthcare

Cancer survivors seeking mortgage protection insurance will have 'right to be forgotten' after five years, says Simon Harris

fromIndependent
4 weeks ago
Healthcare

Cancer survivors seeking mortgage protection insurance will have 'right to be forgotten' after five years, says Simon Harris

fromIndependent
4 weeks ago
Healthcare

Cancer survivors seeking mortgage protection insurance will have 'right to be forgotten' after five years, says Simon Harris

Cancer
fromwww.nytimes.com
2 weeks ago

What Is It Like to Get Cancer When You're Young?

Cancer is increasingly affecting individuals under 50, impacting their lives and relationships significantly.
#cervical-cancer
Cancer
fromFortune
2 weeks ago

Cancer's grim calculus for the young: their insurance status can determine how long they survive | Fortune

Insurance status significantly impacts cancer survival rates among young adults, with private insurance leading to better outcomes than Medicaid or no insurance.
Medicine
fromSlate Magazine
1 month ago

At 42, With Three Young Kids, I Got a Diagnosis That Would Have Me Dead in a Year. That Was Somehow Just the Beginning.

A 42-year-old man was diagnosed with cholangiocarcinoma, a rare and aggressive bile duct cancer with a 10% five-year survival rate, after initially presenting with jaundice symptoms.
Public health
fromwww.theguardian.com
2 months ago

Cancer charity to offer nutrition lessons to UK patients

Nutrition lessons for cancer patients improve management of treatment-related dietary changes, dispel nutrition myths, and reduce NHS waiting times for dietetic services.
Privacy professionals
fromSlate Magazine
2 months ago

Help! We Just Dodged an Obvious Scam Call. But One Thing the Scammer Said Has Us Extremely Worried.

A man is falsely credited as the named creator of an Islamophobic book under his name, risking career and reputation; he seeks removal.
Cancer
fromSlate Magazine
2 weeks ago

I Was Once Given Just Three Years to Live. A Specific Kind of Hope Could Help Cancer Patients Like Me.

A hip injury worsened over a year, leading to an MRI that revealed serious health issues requiring medical attention.
Mental health
fromPsychology Today
2 months ago

Beyond Remission: Supporting Oncology Survivorship

Cancer survivorship transforms family relationships into a new, ongoing relational terrain requiring role renegotiation, communication adjustments, and systemic therapeutic support.
#lung-cancer
fromwww.theguardian.com
3 weeks ago
Cancer

I have stage four cancer there will be no cure, but death isn't necessarily imminent: this is how it feels to live in the long middle

Cancer
fromNature
3 weeks ago

Huge lung-cancer screening campaign boosts early diagnosis

A national screening programme for smokers aged 55 to 74 detects many early-stage lung tumors.
Cancer
fromwww.theguardian.com
3 weeks ago

I have stage four cancer there will be no cure, but death isn't necessarily imminent: this is how it feels to live in the long middle

Stage four lung cancer transforms breath into a finite currency, dictating daily life and relationships amidst medical advancements that extend survival.
fromwww.bbc.com
2 months ago

London teacher leaves cancer campaigning legacy

From the moment Nathaniel Dye was diagnosed with stage four bowel cancer in 2023, he had an overwhelming desire to raise awareness of the disease. He raised more than 37,000 for Macmillan Cancer Support through challenges including walking from Land's End to John o' Groats and running the London Marathon while playing the trombone, in the hope of improving cancer screening in the capital.
Public health
Public health
fromwww.bbc.com
2 months ago

Barriers affect breast cancer screening uptake

London's population churn, outdated contact details, and cultural mistrust reduce breast cancer screening uptake, leaving the capital below the NHS's 70% acceptable target.
Cancer
fromBusiness Insider
1 month ago

Stop ignoring subtle signs of cancer. A doctor explains when to get medical help.

Early cancer symptoms are often subtle and easily missed, including unexplained fatigue, persistent pain, and digestive changes; persistent symptoms lasting over a week warrant medical evaluation.
Public health
fromMail Online
2 months ago

Scientists discover 38% of cancers are caused by 30 lifestyle habits

Thirty-eight percent of global cancers in 2022 were attributable to 30 modifiable risk factors, so over one in three cases could be prevented.
fromwww.bbc.com
1 month ago

Police probe breast cancer treatment allegations

A report last year found unnecessary surgeries were carried out, cancers were missed and poor standards of care were delivered at the University Hospital of North Durham and Darlington Memorial Hospital. CDDTF said it wanted to support the patients it had let down, including by offering access to psychological support, and to ensure they knew how to make a claim or raise concerns with police.
Cancer
Public health
fromwww.bbc.com
2 months ago

Families with children battling cancer to have travel costs covered

England will cover travel costs for children and young people with cancer up to age 24, funded by £10 million annually by 2027.
fromwww.bbc.com
2 months ago

'Weight-loss jab helped me find my cancer'

The cancer was fastacting, and if I'd left it even six months, the outcome could have been much worse,
Medicine
Cancer
fromBuzzFeed
1 month ago

My Friends Made Shocking Implications When I Was Diagnosed With Aggressive Cancer At 29

The just-world fallacy drives victim-blaming in cancer patients, as people seek to identify preventable causes to protect themselves from similar fates.
Public health
fromwww.bbc.com
2 months ago

Testing protocol for prostate cancer 'alarming' - Hislop

Prostate cancer screening in the UK is inconsistent and not routinely offered, leaving higher-risk groups, particularly Black men, under-screened.
#colorectal-cancer
fromBusiness Insider
2 months ago
Medicine

Doctors told a woman she was too young for colon cancer and dismissed her symptoms for years. At 22, she was diagnosed with stage 3 colon cancer.

fromBusiness Insider
2 months ago
Medicine

Doctors told a woman she was too young for colon cancer and dismissed her symptoms for years. At 22, she was diagnosed with stage 3 colon cancer.

Medicine
fromwww.bbc.com
2 months ago

Married couple share same cancer diagnosis

A married couple were both incidentally diagnosed with left-kidney tumours and underwent robotic removal by the same surgeon at East Kent University Hospital.
fromNature
2 months ago

Daily briefing: More than one-third of cancer cases are preventable

Nearly 40% of new cancer cases worldwide are potentially preventable, according to a new analysis. The study found that in 2022, smoking tobacco was the leading contributor to cancer cases, followed by infections and drinking alcohol. Reducing such risk factors is "one of the most powerful ways that we can potentially reduce the future cancer burden", says cancer epidemiologist and study co-author Hanna Fink.
Public health
fromMail Online
1 month ago

Outrage as cancer-fighting drug in US patent echoes hidden CIA file

According to the patent, a specific crystalline form of the drug known as polymorph C may be more effective than other versions because it is absorbed more efficiently by the body. The patent also notes that laboratory studies showed the drug reduced tumor growth and helped mice with brain tumors live longer, prompting early clinical trials to test whether the treatment is safe and effective in humans.
Cancer
fromwww.theguardian.com
2 months ago

Failure to compensate pelvic mesh implant victims morally unacceptable', say campaigners

As every week, month, year passes, women are getting more frustrated, upset. You can't put their pain on hold. A lot of them have had to give up work or reduce their hours. They're struggling to make ends meet. We have some members, they've had to sell their homes and move in with elderly parents, marriages broken down We see those women at three in the morning trying to put up a post saying, I don't want to be here any more'
Public health
Cancer
fromMail Online
1 month ago

CIA backlash after hidden document hints at possible cancer cure

A declassified 1951 CIA document summarizes Soviet research identifying biochemical similarities between parasitic worms and cancerous tumors, suggesting potential shared treatment approaches.
Cancer
fromPsychology Today
1 month ago

How to Help Friends Dealing With Cancer

Show up with active listening, avoid unsolicited advice, and never dismiss cancer patients' experiences with false reassurance.
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