cancer

Rectal cancer deaths rising rapidly among millennials: ‘It’s a medical crisis.’

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Deaths from rectal cancer are rising rapidly among younger adults, an alarming trend that is confounding scientists trying to understand why millennials are so hard-hit. Subscribe to read this story ad-free Get unlimited access to ad-free articles and exclusive content. “The rate of rectal cancer seems to be increasing more than two to three times … Read more

Chatbots often offer ‘problematic’ cancer advice, study finds

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Artificial intelligence chatbots will tell you where to find alternatives to chemotherapy if you ask them, a new study finds. Subscribe to read this story ad-free Get unlimited access to ad-free articles and exclusive content. At a time when influencers and political figures on social media increasingly promote bogus treatments for cancer or other health … Read more

Experimental treatment for pancreatic cancer could be breakthrough for patients

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IE 11 is not supported. For an optimal experience visit our site on another browser. Iran declares Strait of Hormuz closed in response to U.S. Navy blockade 02:14 Trump shifts message on Iran war 02:03 Now Playing Experimental treatment for pancreatic cancer could be breakthrough for patients 02:12 UP NEXT Air travel costs soar heading … Read more

Pancreatic cancer mRNA vaccine shows lasting results in an early trial

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Donna Gustafson had a harder time than usual shaking off the jet lag from her 22-hour journey from Florida to Australia. Two days into her trip, her skin took on the yellow hue of jaundice. Subscribe to read this story ad-free Get unlimited access to ad-free articles and exclusive content. Gustafson, who is now 72 … Read more

University of Michigan’s next president has brain cancer so won’t take job

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ANN ARBOR, Mich. — The next president at the University of Michigan said Wednesday he can’t take the job because of brain cancer. Kent Syverud, chancellor at Syracuse University, said he received the diagnosis after not feeling well last week. “I am currently undergoing treatment at the University of Michigan. … I am aware that … Read more