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Fertility-Sparing Treatments Offer Hope for Young Women with Breast Cancer
Improved breast cancer treatments are enabling young women to balance cancer treatment with fertility preservation, though challenges remain, as illustrated by Maggie Loucks' journey.
Fertility-Sparing Treatments Offer Hope for Young Women with Breast Cancer
Improved breast cancer treatments are enabling young women to balance cancer treatment with fertility preservation, though challenges remain, as illustrated by Maggie Loucks' journey.
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40% Bias Score
Israel's Cancer Crisis: 33,570 Diagnoses and the Impact of National Crises
In 2024, approximately 33,570 Israelis were diagnosed with cancer, resulting in 12,000 deaths; the most common cancers varied by gender, with lung cancer showing a strong link to smoking; disruptions caused by the pandemic and Operation Iron Swords worsened outcomes; Israel's advanced cancer care of...
Israel's Cancer Crisis: 33,570 Diagnoses and the Impact of National Crises
In 2024, approximately 33,570 Israelis were diagnosed with cancer, resulting in 12,000 deaths; the most common cancers varied by gender, with lung cancer showing a strong link to smoking; disruptions caused by the pandemic and Operation Iron Swords worsened outcomes; Israel's advanced cancer care of...
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36% Bias Score
Alcohol Consumption Significantly Increases Liver Damage Risk in Individuals with Pre-existing Conditions
A study found that drinking alcohol increases the risk of serious liver damage significantly more for people with a large belly, diabetes, or high blood pressure; researchers suggest that this is a serious concern given the high prevalence of these conditions in the US and the increased consumption ...
Alcohol Consumption Significantly Increases Liver Damage Risk in Individuals with Pre-existing Conditions
A study found that drinking alcohol increases the risk of serious liver damage significantly more for people with a large belly, diabetes, or high blood pressure; researchers suggest that this is a serious concern given the high prevalence of these conditions in the US and the increased consumption ...
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52% Bias Score
Sontag's Unconventional Cancer Treatment and its Impact
In 1977, Susan Sontag underwent experimental chemotherapy in France for breast cancer, costing \$150,000 (\$800,000 today), funded by donations; her experience led to her influential 1978 essay "Illness as Metaphor," critiquing the societal and medical understanding of cancer.
Sontag's Unconventional Cancer Treatment and its Impact
In 1977, Susan Sontag underwent experimental chemotherapy in France for breast cancer, costing \$150,000 (\$800,000 today), funded by donations; her experience led to her influential 1978 essay "Illness as Metaphor," critiquing the societal and medical understanding of cancer.
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40% Bias Score
From Survival to Thriving: A Journey of Resilience and Purpose
This narrative recounts the author's journey from surviving war and revolution in Iran to thriving as a businesswoman and cancer survivor, emphasizing resilience, purpose, and the transformative power of perspective.
From Survival to Thriving: A Journey of Resilience and Purpose
This narrative recounts the author's journey from surviving war and revolution in Iran to thriving as a businesswoman and cancer survivor, emphasizing resilience, purpose, and the transformative power of perspective.
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40% Bias Score
Ghanaian Midwife's Cancer Battle Highlights Africa's Health Crisis
Ghanaian midwife Mary Amankwah Fordwor's throat cancer diagnosis in 2021 led to 14 surgeries, voice loss, and marital dissolution, highlighting the personal and societal impact of cancer in Africa, where 1.1 million cases and 700,000 deaths occur annually, according to the WHO.
Ghanaian Midwife's Cancer Battle Highlights Africa's Health Crisis
Ghanaian midwife Mary Amankwah Fordwor's throat cancer diagnosis in 2021 led to 14 surgeries, voice loss, and marital dissolution, highlighting the personal and societal impact of cancer in Africa, where 1.1 million cases and 700,000 deaths occur annually, according to the WHO.
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44% Bias Score
Banned US Sweets and Drinks Flood UK Market
Imported American sweets and drinks containing UK-banned ingredients, linked to cancer and hyperactivity, are flooding the UK market, prompting Manchester City Council to seize illegal products and warn consumers.
Banned US Sweets and Drinks Flood UK Market
Imported American sweets and drinks containing UK-banned ingredients, linked to cancer and hyperactivity, are flooding the UK market, prompting Manchester City Council to seize illegal products and warn consumers.
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56% Bias Score
Indonesia Launches National Cancer Screening Program to Combat Rising Rates
Indonesia launched a national free health check program on February 10, 2025, to combat rising cancer rates, projected to increase by over 70 percent by 2050; screenings include RT-PCR, USG, and blood chemical analysis for various cancers.
Indonesia Launches National Cancer Screening Program to Combat Rising Rates
Indonesia launched a national free health check program on February 10, 2025, to combat rising cancer rates, projected to increase by over 70 percent by 2050; screenings include RT-PCR, USG, and blood chemical analysis for various cancers.
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40% Bias Score
Wellness Blogger's False Cancer Claims Cause Harm
Australian wellness blogger Belle Gibson falsely claimed to have cured her brain cancer through diet, misleading vulnerable individuals like Kylie and Maxine, who suffered health consequences; Gibson was fined £240,000 for deceptive charitable donations.
Wellness Blogger's False Cancer Claims Cause Harm
Australian wellness blogger Belle Gibson falsely claimed to have cured her brain cancer through diet, misleading vulnerable individuals like Kylie and Maxine, who suffered health consequences; Gibson was fined £240,000 for deceptive charitable donations.
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56% Bias Score
Murmansk Oblast Sees 2.5% Rise in Cancer Cases in 2024
Murmansk Oblast reported 3866 new cancer cases in 2024, a 2.5% increase from 2023, with 1761 in men and 2105 in women; improved diagnostics contribute to this rise, but many cancers are now treatable, emphasizing the importance of prevention and early detection.
Murmansk Oblast Sees 2.5% Rise in Cancer Cases in 2024
Murmansk Oblast reported 3866 new cancer cases in 2024, a 2.5% increase from 2023, with 1761 in men and 2105 in women; improved diagnostics contribute to this rise, but many cancers are now treatable, emphasizing the importance of prevention and early detection.
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32% Bias Score
EU Cancer Prevention: 3 Million Cases Potentially Avoidable, but Policy Delays Raise Concerns
A new study reveals that nearly 3 million new cancer diagnoses could be avoided in the EU between 2023 and 2050 by achieving tobacco and alcohol reduction targets, along with measures against air pollution and obesity; however, delays in implementing EU's Cancer Plan raise concerns.
EU Cancer Prevention: 3 Million Cases Potentially Avoidable, but Policy Delays Raise Concerns
A new study reveals that nearly 3 million new cancer diagnoses could be avoided in the EU between 2023 and 2050 by achieving tobacco and alcohol reduction targets, along with measures against air pollution and obesity; however, delays in implementing EU's Cancer Plan raise concerns.
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32% Bias Score
Italy's Cancer Prevention Gap: Lifestyle Risks and Healthcare Shortcomings
In Italy, 6 million adults are obese, increasing their cancer risk, yet only 43% receive weight-loss advice from doctors; this highlights insufficient preventative care, particularly among economically disadvantaged individuals, necessitating a multi-pronged approach improving lifestyle intervention...
Italy's Cancer Prevention Gap: Lifestyle Risks and Healthcare Shortcomings
In Italy, 6 million adults are obese, increasing their cancer risk, yet only 43% receive weight-loss advice from doctors; this highlights insufficient preventative care, particularly among economically disadvantaged individuals, necessitating a multi-pronged approach improving lifestyle intervention...
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40% Bias Score
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