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health1 day ago•14 min saved

Hype vs. evidence: ivermectin's cancer claims meet scientific scrutiny

Even with ongoing research, there is no solid evidence that ivermectin treats cancer in humans; a 2026 study that went viral faced criticism for lacking a control group and relying on patient self-reports and was issued an Expression of Concern. The article uses this case to show how science can trail social media buzz and celebrity endorsements, underscoring the need to interpret early findings cautiously, seek corroborating studies, and consult healthcare professionals before acting.

via The Conversation|

#cancer #health #health-communication

health1 day ago•13 min saved

WHO warns cancer cases could hit 35 million by 2050 as costs rise

The World Health Organization warns global cancer cases could rise from about 20.6 million today to around 35 million by 2050, driven by aging populations and rising costs that threaten access to care. In the U.S., cancer care spending reached about $209 billion in 2020, and roughly 45–60% of patients experience catastrophic health expenditures. The report calls for unified action to expand prevention and care, highlighting high returns on investment and the role of lifestyle, vaccination (HPV), and policy in reducing future cancer burden.

via The Independent|

#cancer #disease #health

health1 day ago•10 min saved

Cheap creatine shows promise in boosting cancer immunotherapy

UCLA researchers found creatine, a cheap sports supplement, can energize dendritic cells and enhance killer T-cell activity, potentially boosting cancer immunotherapy. In melanoma mouse models, daily creatine slowed tumor growth and increased immune cell activity within tumours, suggesting creatine could support immune-based cancer therapies, including dendritic-cell vaccines. However, findings are preclinical and not dietary or medical recommendations; patients should consult physicians before using supplements during cancer treatment.

via The Independent|

#cancer #cells #creatine

world2 days ago•3 min saved

Global cancer cases to surge to 35 million per year by 2050, driven by inequality and aging

The WHO projects global cancer cases could rise from about 21 million in 2024 to 35 million per year by 2050, with the heaviest impact in low-income countries where surveillance and treatment are limited; aging and obesity will drive rises, though gains in tobacco control and HPV vaccination show progress and prevention remains uneven.

via The Detroit News|

#cancer #global-health #health-equity

health2 days ago•7 min saved

Are Younger Cancers Fueled by Faster Biological Aging?

Young adults are seeing rising colorectal and other cancers even as overall rates fall. Research from Team Prospect and Yin Cao links accelerated aging—measured with aging clocks like Horvath’s epigenetic clock and GrimAge—to a higher risk of cancer in those born after 1965. The work suggests biology may age faster in some people, potentially driving earlier, more aggressive cancers, and it highlights efforts to slow aging with therapies targeting senescent cells, NAD+, and other approaches. Meanwhile, cancer screening is evolving, with earlier colonoscopy recommendations (start at 45 for average risk) and new blood-based or imaging screening methods supplementing traditional tests.

via Men's Health|

#aging #biomarkers #cancer

science2 days ago•242 min saved

Creatine could boost cancer immunity, UCLA study finds

UCLA researchers found that creatine helps energize dendritic cells, which present tumor fragments to T cells, slowing melanoma growth in mice and potentially supporting immunotherapies; the study, published in iScience, does not yet justify dietary changes for patients and human trials are needed.

via AOL.com|

#cancer #creatine #dendritic-cells

science2 days ago•10 min saved

Digestive cancers show distinct microbiomes, large study finds

A large-scale analysis of Genomics England’s 100,000 Genomes Project used stringent methods to separate genuine microbial signals from lab contamination. The study found that most cancers (including brain, breast and kidney cancers) do not have a microbiome distinguishable from background, suggesting earlier reports may reflect contamination. In contrast, mouth, esophagus, stomach and colorectal cancers showed clear, consistent microbial life, including bacteria, viruses, fungi and archaea, with microbe communities varying by tumor location and subtype. The team released their data and a list of confidently present microbes to help other researchers apply the rigorous approach, with implications for understanding how microbiomes influence tumor development, treatment response, and potentially improving GI cancer diagnosis and early detection.

via The Conversation|

#cancer #contamination #genomics

global-health2 days ago•2 min saved

Global cancer gap widens as treatment access lags in poorer nations

WHO warns that despite medical progress, cancer outcomes remain unequally distributed: about 20.6 million new cases and 10 million deaths annually, with survival far higher in high-income countries than in poorer ones; many low- and middle-income countries lack access to essential drugs and radiotherapy, and up to 90% of patients abandon treatment due to cost. Projections put cases near 35 million by 2050. Yet progress exists in cervical cancer elimination efforts and reduced tobacco use, underscoring the need for sustained investment in prevention, diagnosis and care to close the gap.

via The Guardian|

#access-to-care #cancer #global-health

health3 days ago•19 min saved

WHO warns a global cancer surge is coming by 2050, fueled by inequities

A World Health Organization report projects global cancer cases to rise substantially by 2050, with lower-income countries hit hardest. Despite progress in cancer surveillance and treatment, inequities in global health care and risk factors such as obesity are driving more cases and deaths, making many cancers preventable through prevention and equitable care.

via The Washington Post|

#cancer #health #health-disparities

health3 days ago•6 min saved

Four Health Signals Men Often Hide That Could Signal Serious Problems

A doctor outlines four red-flag symptoms men often hide—enlarged but painless testicles, erectile dysfunction, urinary frequency, and fatigue/decreased sex drive—and explains they can indicate testicular cancer, vascular disease, diabetes, or low testosterone, making early reporting to a clinician crucial for better outcomes.

via New York Post|

#cancer #diabetes #erectile-dysfunction

science5 days ago•5 min saved

Light-Activated Molecular Jackhammers Physically Tear Cancer Cells in Lab

Researchers have devised a liquidless “molecular jackhammer” approach that uses aminocyanine molecules activated by near-infrared light to mechanically tear apart cancer cell membranes. In lab cultures, the method achieved about 99% cancer cell destruction, and in mouse melanoma models some animals became cancer-free. Since the initial Nature Chemistry report in 2023, follow-up work in Advanced Science (2024) has explored many variants to target different cancers and improve tissue reach with near-infrared light. The technique is still early—human trials have not begun, safety and delivery in humans remain to be established, and although the approach may reduce resistance risks due to its mechanical action, translating findings from cells and animals to patients will be challenging.

via ScienceAlert|

#aminocyanine #cancer #molecular-jackhammer

advice5 days ago•11 min saved

The Waiting Game: When a Husband's Cancer Timing Tests a Marriage

A wife of a 70-year-old man with intermediate-stage prostate cancer is anxious about his plan to delay prostate surgery for a year, despite doctors warning that the cancer could spread and that immediate surgery lowers the risk of side effects. The Dear Prudence response encourages an honest, fear-informed conversation that acknowledges his autonomy while stressing the potential health implications, and it suggests practical steps like asking his doctor about diet or exercise to improve outcomes, so the couple can face the prognosis together and still value the time they have.

via Slate Magazine|

#advice #cancer #family

health5 days ago•7 min saved

Cancer trends explained: more cases, but better outcomes

U.S. cancer incidence has risen from about 400 per 100,000 in 1975 to 456 per 100,000 in 2023, but age-adjusted cancer death rates have fallen since 1999 due to earlier detection and advances in treatment. The rise reflects longer lifespans, broader definitions, and improved screening that uncovers more cases, including slow-growing ones. Cancer starts from DNA errors, caused by random cellular changes, inherited mutations, viruses, or external factors like smoking and UV exposure. In recent decades, targeted therapies and immunotherapies have improved remission and survival, turning many cancers into manageable conditions. Today there are over 18 million US cancer survivors, projected to reach about 26 million by 2040.

via The Washington Post|

#aging #cancer #detection

entertainment6 days ago•15 min saved

Swift’s former teacher dies on the same day as her wedding to Travis Kelce

Taylor Swift’s former criminal-justice teacher, Kirk Schwabe, died at 69 after a battle with metastatic kidney cancer, on the same Friday as Swift’s wedding to Travis Kelce at Madison Square Garden; Schwabe taught Swift in Nashville years earlier and later served as her security guard, with his family saying his health declined rapidly and he had been moved to hospice before his death.

via Page Six|

#cancer #entertainment #kirk-schwabe

health6 days ago•16 min saved

Metformin and cancer: no broad benefit, only niche signals

A review of recent evidence shows metformin does not provide broad cancer prevention or survival benefits. Large trials (MAST in low‑risk prostate cancer; STAMPEDE) and meta-analyses report no overall improvement in progression-free or overall survival, though some small studies hint at preventive effects in select high‑risk precancerous conditions. Observational links are likely biased, and metformin may even blunt exercise‑related longevity gains. The takeaway: metformin is not a universal cancer solution; any benefit is likely limited to poorly defined, narrow contexts that require rigorous, targeted trials.

via Peter Attia MD|

#active-surveillance #cancer #health