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Two new studies suggest that mental health interventions may improve cancer outcomes. A PLOS Medicine analysis found that patients on SSRIs had a 37% lower death risk during immunotherapy, while a SEER-Medicare study linked early psychotherapy to a 21% reduction in cancer-specific mortality. Both findings are observational and require further trials to confirm causality.
Michael Douglas’s new memoir, 'One Helluva Ride,' details his 2010 stage IV throat cancer battle, a 40-year secret affair with Kathleen Turner, and his father Kirk’s physical abuse. The 82-year-old actor also recounts heavy drug use in the 1970s and his monogamous relationship with wife Catherine Zeta-Jones.
Michael Douglas reveals in his new memoir that he lost 40 pounds during his 2010 stage four throat cancer treatment, describing the seven weeks of radiation and chemotherapy as a 'hellish' ordeal that left him gaunt and exhausted. The actor explains that the diagnosis caused significant distress for his family, particularly his children, who were traumatized by media reports suggesting he was near death. Despite the physical toll, Douglas credits his late father, Kirk Douglas, with providing emotional support by visiting him in a clown costume. The memoir also details his complex relationships with co-stars and his eventual recovery, which he describes as a 'rebirth' that shifted his priorities toward family.
Mark Mortimer, the actor known for playing Nick Hudson on the NBC soap opera 'Another World,' has died at the age of 59. He passed away on September 23 after a two-year battle with cancer. Following his acting career, which ended in 2005, Mortimer founded a construction company and, alongside his wife, established a foundation to help cancer patients access integrative therapies. His family described him as a dedicated husband and father who prioritized his family above all else.
Recent mixed results in cancer vaccine trials have forced the biotech industry to reassess the scope of mRNA-based therapies. While a late-stage melanoma trial showed promise, other programs have failed or been halted, raising questions about which cancers can effectively be targeted by this technology.
Michael Douglas has released his memoir, 'One Helluva Ride,' revealing a secret 40-year affair with Kathleen Turner and detailing the emotional isolation he felt during his 2010 Stage 4 tongue cancer diagnosis. The 82-year-old actor also addresses his abusive father, Kirk Douglas, and his son Cameron’s imprisonment.
On October 4, 2026, astrology publications advise Cancer signs to prioritize rest and mental breaks due to a Sun-Saturn clash. While Vogue India emphasizes emotional sensitivity and the need for solitude, USA Today highlights anxiety regarding life direction. Yahoo’s content was inaccessible due to technical errors.
A new study in The Lancet Oncology estimates that infections caused 2.3 million new cancer cases worldwide in 2024, accounting for 12% of all diagnoses. Five pathogens—Helicobacter pylori, HPV, hepatitis B, Epstein-Barr virus, and hepatitis C—account for nearly all infection-related cancers. Experts emphasize that these cases are largely preventable through vaccination, screening, and treatment, though access remains uneven, with 75% of cases occurring in low- and middle-income countries.
A new World Health Organization study published in The Lancet Oncology finds that 12% of global cancer cases in 2024, totaling 2.3 million, were caused by infections. Five pathogens account for nearly all cases, with Helicobacter pylori and HPV leading. The research highlights that many of these cancers are preventable through vaccination and treatment, though access remains limited in low-income regions.
A new analysis by the International Agency for Research on Cancer (IARC) reveals that infections caused approximately 2.3 million new cancer cases worldwide in 2024, representing 12% of all diagnoses. Helicobacter pylori and human papillomavirus (HPV) are the leading contributors, each responsible for about 4% of cases. While the burden is disproportionately high in low- and middle-income countries, experts emphasize that these cancers are largely preventable through vaccination, screening, and treatment. The study highlights the critical role of infection control in reducing the global cancer burden, noting that many cases could be avoided with existing preventive measures.
A study in The Lancet Oncology estimates that infections caused 2.3 million new cancer cases worldwide in 2024, representing 12% of all diagnoses. Helicobacter pylori and HPV were the leading causes, each responsible for 4% of cases. While vaccines and treatments exist for many of these pathogens, access remains uneven, with 75% of cases occurring in low- and middle-income countries.
Cibele Marchis, 28, and her mother Maria Elisabete Nogueira, 56, died of cancer just 10 hours apart in Mogi Guaçu, Brazil, in late September 2026. Neither woman was informed of the other's death, honoring a shared wish to avoid witnessing each other's passing. The pair received a joint burial, leaving Cibele's father a childless widower.
A new study in The Lancet Oncology estimates that infections caused 2.3 million new cancer cases worldwide in 2024, accounting for 12% of all diagnoses. Helicobacter pylori and HPV were the leading causes, but the research highlights that many of these cancers are preventable through vaccination and treatment.
Cibele Marchis, 28, and her mother Maria Elisabete Nogueira, 56, died of cancer within 10 hours of each other in Mogi Guaçu, Brazil, in late September 2026. Both women had previously agreed not to be informed of the other's death if it occurred while the other was still alive. Cibele passed away on September 24, while her mother, who was sedated in a different hospital in the same city, died on September 25. The pair received a joint burial, leaving Cibele's father a widower without children.
Chuck Varga, a founding member of the shock metal band GWAR and creator of the 'Sexecutioner' character, has died at age 68 following a cancer diagnosis. Varga, who was not an original musician but was instrumental in the band's visual identity through Slave Pit Inc., passed away peacefully with his wife Bambi by his side. His death was announced by bassist Casey Orr, who praised Varga's artistic contributions. The band had launched a fundraiser and blood drive in June after Varga's diagnosis became public. Varga, who attended Virginia Commonwealth University, helped shape GWAR's grotesque aesthetic and performed lead vocals on key tracks before leaving the band in 1997 to pursue film and theater work in New York City.