Today’s topic? This Raises prostate cancer risk by nearly half. As a radiation oncologist, I help people with cancer. According to the American Cancer Society, prostate cancer is the most common... Read More
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The Unseen Architects of Cancer: Non-Cancerous Cell Influence
I have always wondered whether we are thinking too narrowly when we focus on cancer cells. Surely, the surrounding microenvironment influences cancer behavior. After all, cancer needs a blood supply, oxygen, nutrition, and more. Stanford researchers aimed to understand this intricate interplay better. The scientists developed a novel framework (a “colocatome”) to map the locations and interactions of all cell types within a tumor.... Read More
The Pill and Ovarian Cancer
Unfortunately, there’s no single, reliable screening test for ovarian cancer in women at average risk. ... Read More
Lower Your Skin Cancer Risk
A new study, fresh off the press this week, has added fuel to the already burgeoning evidence linking coffee consumption to a lower risk of certain cancers, specifically malignant melanoma in older adults. ... Read More
Can Diet Fight Prostate Cancer?
Several studies have shown that certain dietary patterns. For example, the so-called Mediterranean diet may be associated with a reduced risk of developing prostate cancer.... Read More
Could Cancer Hold the Key to Preventing Alzheimer’s?
For now, here are some things we all can do to potentially reduce our Alzheimer’s disease risk: Eat a healthy diet. Get regular exercise. Maintain a healthy weight. Don’t smoke. Limit alcohol use. Get enough sleep. Manage stress. Stay socially connected.... Read More