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Will a 'Second Gleevec' Emerge? The Race Heats Up for Rare Gastrointestinal Cancer Breakthroughs

Will a 'Second Gleevec' Emerge? The Race Heats Up for Rare Gastrointestinal Cancer Breakthroughs

A rare cancer can form in the wall of the stomach or intestines: gastrointestinal stromal tumor, or GIST. More than 20 years ago, the introduction of...
'I Should Have Been More Careful': How Westernized Diets Fuel South Korea’s Colorectal Cancer Surge

'I Should Have Been More Careful': How Westernized Diets Fuel South Korea’s Colorectal Cancer Surge

"The foods I ate as a kid were the best for gut health. I changed my eating habits, and now I’m going through painful chemotherapy.
Hard Lump in Your Breast? Don’t Rush to Remove It

Hard Lump in Your Breast? Don’t Rush to Remove It

In routine health screenings, 20% to 30% of South Korean women are told they have a breast nodule or a cyst (a...
Complete Remission in Metastatic Pancreatic Cancer: Nesuparib Shows Early Clinical Promise

Complete Remission in Metastatic Pancreatic Cancer: Nesuparib Shows Early Clinical Promise

Early clinical data point to extended survival and the rare possibility of complete remission in metastatic pancreatic...
Ebola spreads rapidly in DRC—how far have new vaccines and treatments come?

Ebola spreads rapidly in DRC—how far have new vaccines and treatments come?

A Reuters report said the U.K. media outlet The Guardian reported on the 19th (20th in Korea time) that the World...
Re-evaluating the Knife: Why Some Thyroid Cancers No Longer Require Immediate Surgery

Re-evaluating the Knife: Why Some Thyroid Cancers No Longer Require Immediate Surgery

During a routine health screening, a doctor points out a small lump on your thyroid. Additional tests deliver a jarring...
Black Coffee and Diabetes: A Guide to Drinking Wisely Amid the 'Diabetes Surge'

Black Coffee and Diabetes: A Guide to Drinking Wisely Amid the 'Diabetes Surge'

Many people start their day with a cup of coffee, and Koreans’ affinity for the beverage is particularly notable.
Korean Researchers Uncover New Clues to Enhance Chronic Myeloid Leukemia Treatment

Korean Researchers Uncover New Clues to Enhance Chronic Myeloid Leukemia Treatment

Korean researchers have uncovered a biological mechanism that could significantly improve the efficacy of treatments...
Surge in Young-Onset Colorectal Cancer: Emergency Medicine Professor Warns of Foods Wrecking Gut Health

Surge in Young-Onset Colorectal Cancer: Emergency Medicine Professor Warns of Foods Wrecking Gut Health

Choi Seok-jae, a professor of emergency medicine at Yeouido St. Mary’s Hospital, has expressed deep concern over the...
“I Absolutely Do Not Take This”: Why This Popular Anti-Aging Vitamin Is Raising Red Flags Among Pharmacists

“I Absolutely Do Not Take This”: Why This Popular Anti-Aging Vitamin Is Raising Red Flags Among Pharmacists

There is an old saying that "more is better," but when it comes to health supplements, this is a dangerous...