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Breast Cancer Recurrence Risk Persists 20 Years Post-Treatment, Underscoring Need for Long-Term Prevention

Breast Cancer Recurrence Risk Persists 20 Years Post-Treatment, Underscoring Need for Long-Term Prevention

Breast cancer remains a disease where the risk of recurrence is difficult to eliminate entirely, even after successful surgery and chemotherapy.
Spatial Mapping of Residual Esophageal Cancer Reveals Genetic Clues to Recurrence Risk

Spatial Mapping of Residual Esophageal Cancer Reveals Genetic Clues to Recurrence Risk

Researchers have identified key genetic markers that could help estimate the risk of recurrence in esophageal cancer patients who have residual tumor...
Nearly 4 in 10 Patients Continue Smoking After Cancer Diagnosis: Quitting Slashes Cardiovascular Risk by 36%

Nearly 4 in 10 Patients Continue Smoking After Cancer Diagnosis: Quitting Slashes Cardiovascular Risk by 36%

A cancer diagnosis is often considered a powerful catalyst for lifestyle changes, yet real-world data reveals that...
Cold Sore Before an Important Event? Why Lip Blisters Recur—and How to Spot the Early Signs

Cold Sore Before an Important Event? Why Lip Blisters Recur—and How to Spot the Early Signs

It is a frustratingly familiar scenario: just as you prepare for an important social gathering or major event, a...
Single Abdominal Ultrasound Can Gauge Liver Cancer Risk in Fatty Liver Patients, Study Finds

Single Abdominal Ultrasound Can Gauge Liver Cancer Risk in Fatty Liver Patients, Study Finds

Fatty liver disease is one of the most common findings during routine health screenings.
When Both Partners Face Cancer: How Shared Diets and Lifestyles Shape Risk

When Both Partners Face Cancer: How Shared Diets and Lifestyles Shape Risk

"My spouse and I became cancer patients almost at the same time. Our youngest child is still small, and my wife keeps...
Why Pancreatic Cancer Is Less Common in Women: Childbirth History May Offer Clues

Why Pancreatic Cancer Is Less Common in Women: Childbirth History May Offer Clues

Pancreatic cancer is notoriously difficult to attribute to a single cause. However, a major South Korean study tracking...
Does Sugar Always Raise Cancer Risk? An Oncologist Explains What Really Matters

Does Sugar Always Raise Cancer Risk? An Oncologist Explains What Really Matters

Many people feel an immediate wave of guilt when faced with a sweet dessert. In particular, the widespread belief that...
Sudden Arm Weakness After Breast Cancer Diagnosis? Ischemic Stroke Risk Spikes 2.9-Fold in First Three Months

Sudden Arm Weakness After Breast Cancer Diagnosis? Ischemic Stroke Risk Spikes 2.9-Fold in First Three Months

If you experience sudden weakness in an arm or leg, facial drooping, or slurred speech shortly after a breast cancer...
Pregnancy Triggers Breast Immune Cells That May Help Suppress Cancer, Study Finds

Pregnancy Triggers Breast Immune Cells That May Help Suppress Cancer, Study Finds

While women who have gone through pregnancy and childbirth are known to carry a lower long-term risk of developing...