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Florida Family Faces Medicaid Loss Amidst Potential Budget Cuts, Jeopardizing Child's Cancer Treatment

Seven-year-old Tony McLaurin's leukemia diagnosis in Wesley Chapel, Florida, has placed his family in a precarious financial situation as they face potential Medicaid cuts amid Republican budget proposals, jeopardizing his treatment and highlighting the systemic challenges faced by families with chi...

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Climate Change Increases Arsenic in Rice, Posing Major Health Risks

A study in Lancet Planetary Health shows that rising temperatures and CO2 increase arsenic in rice, potentially causing millions of extra cancer cases and other health problems by 2050, based on experiments in China simulating climate change effects on various rice strains over 10 years.

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Primorsky Cancer Patients Find Support in Volunteer Network

A meeting in Primorsky Krai connected cancer patients with 50 volunteers offering support, information, and resources; the initiative, supported by the regional health ministry, highlights peer-to-peer support and community involvement in cancer care.

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Cancer Death Rates Decline in US, but Increases in Specific Cancers Remain

The National Cancer Institute's 2024 report shows a decline in overall cancer death rates (1.7% annually for men, 1.3% for women) between 2018 and 2022, attributed to improved screening, treatment, and reduced tobacco use; however, some cancers, like pancreatic and oral cavity cancers, saw increased...

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Rostov Doctors Successfully Remove Large Kidney Tumor from Severely Obese Patient

A 55-year-old, 190kg Rostov resident with heart problems and advanced kidney cancer, underwent a three-stage treatment plan (embolization, hemoglobin stabilization, and surgery) resulting in complete tumor removal.

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NHS Urges Public Vigilance for Subtle Cancer Signs

The NHS launched a campaign urging people to be vigilant for subtle changes in their bodies that could indicate cancer, highlighting the importance of early diagnosis in improving treatment outcomes; a survey revealed that fewer than 40 percent of people regularly check their bodies for warning sign...

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SPD Chief Klingbeil Reveals Past Cancer Battle

SPD Chairman Lars Klingbeil revealed his successful battle with throat cancer in 2014, attributing his recovery to early detection and treatment, and highlighting the impact of this experience on his leadership style and outlook on life.

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Coldwater Creek Nuclear Waste: Cancer Risks and Inadequate Disposal

A 2019 study linked Coldwater Creek's nuclear waste contamination to increased cancer risks in residents exposed from the 1960s-1990s; one family experienced multiple cancer deaths, prompting a doctor to call for further investigation.

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US Cancer Deaths Fall Overall, But Rise in Several Types

A new report reveals that overall cancer deaths in the US are declining, with annual decreases of 1.7 percent for men and 1.3 percent for women between 2018 and 2022; however, deaths from several cancers, including melanoma and pancreatic cancer, are rising due to factors like obesity, aging, and de...

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Rising Cancer Deaths in the U.S. Despite Overall Decline

A new report reveals that while overall cancer deaths are declining in the U.S., deaths from several cancers—including melanoma, oral cancers, and those affecting bones, joints, pancreas, uterus, and liver—are increasing due to factors such as obesity, delayed diagnosis, and an aging population.

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US Cancer Deaths Decline, but Obesity-Related Cancers and Racial Disparities Rise

The 2024 Annual Report to the Nation on the Status of Cancer, released Monday, shows an overall decline in US cancer deaths from 2001-2022, but also reveals rising incidence rates for several cancers linked to obesity and significant racial disparities in mortality rates, particularly among Black wo...

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Climate Change Increases Arsenic in Rice, Posing Global Health Threat

A new study reveals climate change may increase arsenic levels in rice, potentially causing millions of additional cancer cases in China alone; researchers are exploring mitigation strategies but face a significant challenge.

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