She thought her rectal swelling and bleeding was due to hemorrhoids or GI issues. She was diagnosed with stage 4 colon cancer and is undergoing treatment. For about a year, Mariana wasn’t sure what to make of her swelling. At times, she assumed it was just part of being a woman with a regular menstrual … Read more
Cigarettes, along with air pollution and agricultural chemicals, have led to an alarming rise in cancer in Lebanon, according to one researcher. What is going on? Ali Mokdad conducted a global survey of cancer rates, and found that his home country of Lebanon is experiencing the fastest increase in incidence and deaths. NPR summarized his … Read more
Common preservatives used to keep food safe and extend shelf life may be linked to a higher risk of several cancers and type 2 diabetes, according to two new studies from France. “These are very important findings for preservatives that are not only widely used in the French and European markets, but also in the … Read more
Former Republican Senator Ben Sasse announced Tuesday that he has been diagnosed with “metastasized pancreatic cancer, stage 4, and he will die.” “Advanced pancreas is nasty stuff; it’s a death sentence. But I already had a death sentence before last week too – we all do,” Sasse, 53, wrote on X. “I’m blessed with amazing … Read more