Cancer

10-year-old Megan Ragucci was in just 1st grade when she was diagnosed with Alopecia Universalis, a rare and lifelong condition. The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services describes Alopecia Universalis as being “characterized by the complete loss of hair on the scalp and body.” Losing your hair can be devastating as an adult, but

Today, the Government set out its spending plans for the next 3 years. We saw the Comprehensive Spending Review (CSR) as an opportunity to put the UK on a path towards better cancer survival, through growing the cancer workforce and investing in diagnostic equipment, research and public health. It was billed as the moment the

Teaching is a very important job. Essentially, it’s being responsible for molding the future minds. Teachers can really make a difference in the lives of their students, many times without knowing it. I’ve been lucky throughout my life to have some very wonderful teachers during the course of my school years. But when it comes

The Phoenix is a gym that people can go to if they’re struggling with addiction. The only cost of membership? 48 hours of sobriety. According to their website, their mission is “to build a sober active community that fuels resilience and harnesses the transformational power of connection so that together we rise, recover, and live.”

This article was originally published in 2017 during Cervical Screening Awareness Week. It has now been reviewed and updated. Cervical screening, also known as the smear test, isn’t actually a test for cancer. Although it does sometimes find cervical cancers, cervical screening instead aims to prevent cancer developing in the first place. It tests for

“Over the past 20 years, there have been at least 6 different hypotheses about the origin of Barrett’s oesophagus,” says Dr John Lizhe Zhuang, whose research has focused on answering this question, which has remained a mystery for decades. Barrett’s oesophagus, also known simply as ‘Barrett’s’, is a precancerous condition that affects around 1 in

Markeisha Wardell, owner of Rose Beauty Bar and Markeisha Rose Extensions, loves her job as a hairdresser, but understands that not everyone can afford to get their hair done. She wants everyone to feel beautiful, regardless of financial means, so she created Select Your Crown to help women and children with alopecia or hair loss

Motivational pep talks are nothing new in the social media space, but one two-year-old is drawing quite the crowd for the adorable way she’s inspiring the internet. In videos filmed for the Dimitrievski family’s social media accounts, the little toddler can be heard saying inspirational and motivational quotes with so much passion in her voice!

Suzette Simon lost her mother to breast cancer. In 2020, she learned that she had the disease, as well. Realizing how much harder breast cancer hits Black women, she decided to spread awareness… and to do so with a few giggles. When Simon received her diagnosis of stage II ER-positive breast cancer, she thought of

Amy Black has long been dedicated to helping women heal after their breast cancer journeys. She has done many post-mastectomy tattoos at her Richmond, Virginia studio over the years, even starting a nonprofit to help women afford them. There’s another area where she’s also been helping survivors: what to do with their chemo port scars.

Wendy had a double mastectomy in 2017 and remained flat. “When the consultant told me, I remember crying and saying that I have 2 young children, I am a single parent. Who’s going to take care of them? My children need me.” Shamilla describes being in a state of shock when she was diagnosed in

The National Institute for Health and Care Excellence (NICE) has recommended the use of the immunotherapy drug nivolumab (Opdivo) for some people in England with oesophageal cancer – a cancer that forms in the tube that connects the mouth to the stomach. Patient and clinical experts describe this decision as a ‘step change’ for people

Thanks to Harvey Singer for sharing this blog, originally published on the HIS Breast Cancer Awareness website. Learn more about male breast cancer, genetic risk, and resources offered through HIS Breast Cancer here. Thirteen years ago, this week, I heard those infamous words: “Mr. Singer, sir you have breast cancer!” It was not that shocking

A 2-year-old golden retriever named Rosalie recently joined the team at St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital as a full-time employee. Her job as a facility dog is to comfort and care for the staff. She joins two other trained service dogs, Puggle and Huckleberry, who focus on helping children and their families. All three dogs

1 in 2 of us will get cancer in our lifetime. All of us can support the research that will beat it. Donate Prostate cancer biopsy histopathology. Prostate cancer screening is back in the news, as headlines suggest that year prostate checks could benefit some men at higher risk of cancer. It’s a hotly debated

Every year, more than 10 million women and men experience physical abuse at the hands of their partner. But half of those victims’ delay leaving abusers because of their pets, who aren’t always welcome at domestic violence shelters. According to some estimates, these numbers may even be higher. Photo: Pixabay This heartbreaking dilemma led Greater

Christmas is a time that many families cherish. It’s a special time of the year that extends beyond just Christmas day, but to a whole season. For some, Christmas is the best time of year and it’s something we look forward to sharing with our loved ones for years to come. But for those of

Virtual reality can be helpful in a health care setting. Medical professionals may use it for training, as a counseling tool for patients, or as an education tool for positive lifestyle choices. A new study has found that it may be beneficial for cancer patients, as well. Researchers from Keele University in the United Kingdom

Cancer and cancer treatment come with many side effects, including nausea, vomiting, and pain. In addition to the physical toll, the impacts to a patient’s mental health can be staggering. Stress, anxiety, and depression are common. According to a new survey, many breast cancer patients are turning to cannabis to address both types of side

Next generation sequencing (NGS) has given the genomic research community ultra-high throughput, scalability, and speed that could only be dreamed of 20 years ago. After winning the Breakthrough Prize last month, we speak to Professor Shankar Balasubramanian about his work on NGS, his incredible translational journey and the power of the pub… First and foremost, congratulations!

Medicare open enrollment is upon us for 2022. If you are a Medicare recipient, this is the time of year when you can make (some) changes to your Medicare coverage. What can I change? You can change your Medicare part D (drug) plan. You can change to a different Medicare advantage plan. You can switch

After Jessica Pepin’s stepfather received a bone marrow donation from a stranger that helped him beat his battle with blood cancer, Pepin was inspired to become a donor herself. After just one month of becoming a donor, she received a call telling her she was a perfect match for a four-year-old boy in Philadelphia who

Legacies account for over a third of our total fundraising. The money people pledge to us in Wills is vital to our work and gives us the long-term financial stability we need to fund the most ambitious and game-changing research. Here, we speak with Elaine Whelan – who, along with husband Kilian, has pledged 10%

An image of prostate cancer cells under the microscope. The Scottish Medicines Consortium (SMC) has approved the use of the drug olaparib for some people in Scotland with a type of advanced prostate cancer. Olaparib (Lynparza) will be made available on the NHS in Scotland as a treatment for adults with prostate cancer that’s spread

Last night, Rosie Lomas and the early phase trials team from Oxford University Hospitals won the ‘Excellence in Cancer Research Nursing Award’ at the Royal College of Nursing’s annual Nursing Awards – the only award in the UK to recognise research nurses working on cancer trials and studies. We hear from Rosie and the other

Kara Gutierrez owns Spot On Beauty in Missouri, where she specializes in permanent cosmetics. While she gives people permanent makeup, eyebrows, and more, she has most recently began restoring confidence for breast cancer survivors by bringing some normalcy back into their lives. The medical tattoo artist recreates nipples for survivors who endured mastectomies and breast

Melissa Hodgson, her mom, and sister share a lot in common—great smiles, blond hair, and little did they know, a BRCA gene mutation. A BRCA mutation increases the risk of developing breast, ovarian, prostate, and pancreatic cancers in both women and men. The family had absolutely no idea they were at risk until Melissa was

Diana Donnarumma, who needed a small and large intestine transplant, wasn’t sure if she’d make it to her wedding day. Not only did she get to walk down the aisle, but she was escorted by the father of the organ donor who made her dream day possible! Five years ago, Daniel Donnelly sadly lost his