Cancer cases in Hong Kong and around the world are expected to rise significantly in the years ahead as populations age. The latest figures for the city, from 2022, seem to buck that trend with 35,373 new cases recorded, an 8 per cent drop on the previous year. But the Hong Kong Cancer Registry statistics…
One cancer survivor form Albany credits her healthy diet and lifestyle for getting her through cancer, and now she’s passing along her knowledge to women battling breast cancer during this Breast Cancer Awareness Month. For Patricia Thomson, leading a breast cancer rally alongside Albany’s Vegfest earlier this month was a no-brainer. After all, she says…
Breast cancer is a serious health issue for women and understanding the risk factors can help a person in early detection and prevention. In a study conducted in 2023, among 12,808 patients with malignant breast cancer, 17.09% of patients were <=40 years, with the youngest patient being 21 years. Further, among this younger age group,…
In September, Australian supermodel and entrepreneur Elle Macpherson faced backlash for claiming in her new memoir that she had “healed through breast cancer” using holistic methods rather than conventional medicine. In the book, Elle: Life, Lessons, and Learning to Trust Yourself, Macpherson, 60, revealed that she ignored the advice of 32 doctors to undergo chemotherapy,…
Breast Cancer Awareness Month (BCAM) is an international health campaign held every October, spearheaded by major breast cancer charities. Its aim is to raise awareness about breast cancer and generate funds for research into its causes, prevention, diagnosis, treatment, and potential cures. Breast cancer is one of the most common cancers among Indian women and…
COLUMBIA — October is Breast Cancer Awareness Month. About 42,000 American women die each year from breast cancer. MU Health Care Surgical Oncologist Dr. Nicole Nelson said breast cancer was one of the most common cancers in the United States. It’s the second leading cause of cancer death in women behind lung cancer. Dr. Nelson…
SIX lifestyle factors are driving a growing cancer epidemic in young people, a new report warns. While some cases are decreasing in over-65s, the number of people aged 50 and under being diagnosed with the disease is on the rise. 4 Experts blame unhealthy diets, obesity, chemicals in the environment, antibiotics, alcohol and a lack…
Three studies led by Dana-Farber Cancer Institute researchers have encouraging implications for patients with breast cancer. Two studies focus on breastfeeding after breast cancer diagnosis and treatment. The studies found it was safe and feasible for young patients carrying specific genetic variations to breastfeed without raising their risk of a cancer recurrence or a cancer…