Cancer

Credit: PA Images Professor Gordon McVie was a giant in cancer research. His work spanned decades, crossed continents, and covered everything from cancer prevention to cancer research. He will be remembered by many for his passion, his optimism and for never being afraid to call someone out – from industry executives to Prime Ministers. Almost
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What can you do TODAY to make someone’s day a little brighter? Why not think about making kindness the norm, rather than the exception? Here are some ideas from the OncoLink team to #choosekind and #explorethegood today—or any day. And remember, it’s not about recognition— it’s just about doing something out of the kindness of
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Sugar helps cancer grow, but the immune system also uses sugar to help its cells grow and divide. What happens to the effectiveness of immunotherapy when there’s a competition with cancer cells over sugar? Researchers behind a new study aimed to find out. Combining mouse models and data from cancer patients, Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer
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For over twenty years, Rhonda Murphy has encouraged locals in Fresno, CA to stay fit and healthy through her Workout Wednesdays featured on ABC30. She also replicates this program on her gym’s Facebook page, transforming them into livestreams. Typically, these short clips are informative messages about eating healthy and staying active, with tips and demonstrations
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February is National Cancer Prevention Month. While you are likely well aware of things you should do to prevent cancer –avoiding smoking and wearing sunscreen, and getting regular screenings for colon, breast and prostate cancer, for example– there are other steps you can start taking now to up your odds of remaining cancer-free. In fact,
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As our devices and social networking sites have become more and more a part of our lives, we tend to find communities online with people who have similar interests and experiences. These communities can be very helpful to those battling breast cancer, as well. The groups don’t just create connections and understanding among members, though.
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Receiving the COVID-19 vaccine is an important step towards ending the pandemic – congratulations! Once you have received both doses of the  COVID-19 vaccine, you may be wondering what’s next. The vaccine is shown to be 95% effective about a week or two after the second dose is received. It is important to remain vigilant
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The COVID-19 vaccine is currently recommended for most adults. However, some individuals should not have the vaccine OR should talk with their healthcare provider about potential vaccine risks before they receive the vaccine. These special populations include: People with Cancer-In Active Treatment Considered to be at a higher risk for severe COVID. Should be vaccinated
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Georgios Lyratzopoulos is Professor of Cancer Epidemiology at University College London (UCL). Comment and opinion from Cancer Research UK’s community of experts. The opinions outlined in this article do not necessarily represent the views of Cancer Research UK. The COVID-19 public health crisis is radically shaking up the way we organise and deliver healthcare for
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Myth: The COVID-19 vaccines aren’t safe because they were developed so quickly. Truth: The vaccines were indeed developed much faster than typical vaccines are normally developed. This is largely due to funding, getting the genetic code early, using technology that has been in development and testing for many years and the rapid recruitment rate of
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When we are dealing with the need to have space from others for health reasons, we learn a great deal. It is challenging. It gets old. We long for normalcy. We question our choices and yearn to just not have to be so physically isolated. Oh my, this may be the normal for this new
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