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science14 hours ago•8 min saved

Single-Dose Frog-Derived Bacterium Trims Tumors Completely in Mice

A bacterium isolated from frog gut, Ewingella americana, was given intravenously to mice with colorectal cancer and achieved a 100% complete tumor remission by both directly killing cancer cells and activating an anti-tumor immune response, outperforming some conventional therapies in this model; the bacterium selectively accumulates in tumors, clears rapidly from the bloodstream, and shows no lasting toxicity to healthy organs, suggesting a novel biodiversity-derived approach with potential for other cancers.

via SciTechDaily|

#bacteria #cancer #immunotherapy

science2 days ago•7 min saved

Engineered Bacteria Poised to Infiltrate and Eat Tumors From Inside

Researchers at the University of Waterloo are developing engineered Clostridium sporogenes that can colonize the oxygen-poor core of solid tumors and survive near the tumor’s outer layers by a quorum-sensing–controlled oxygen-tolerance gene, enabling tumor consumption from inside with GFP-based validation and plans for preclinical tumor testing.

via SciTechDaily|

#bacteria #cancer #preclinical-trials

health2 days ago•176 min saved

Marriage May Lower Cancer Risk, New Study Finds

A Cancer Research Communications study finds never-married men have 68% higher cancer rates and never-married women 83% higher than their married counterparts, with the protective effect seemingly accumulating with age. Researchers say marriage may confer health benefits through social support, better healthcare access, and reduced risky behaviors, though some experts caution that findings could reflect broader social systems or biases. The authors advocate more research and increased support for unmarried individuals to ensure equitable care and screening.

via CNN|

#cancer #epidemiology #health

health10 days ago•3 min saved

New review links vaping to cancer risk, but long-term impact unclear

A qualitative review of vaping literature concludes nicotine-based e-cigarettes are likely carcinogenic, citing DNA damage and tissue inflammation observed in lab, animal, and case studies; however, the exact cancer risk cannot be quantified yet, and experts remain divided on how this risk compares to smoking.

via Gizmodo|

#cancer #carcinogenesis #e-cigarettes

health11 days ago•6 min saved

New Review Links Vaping to Lung and Oral Cancer Risk

A comprehensive review of more than 100 studies published since 2017 finds that vaping is likely to cause lung and oral cancers, supported by human biomarkers, animal studies, and lab data on vape liquids. Long-term, population-level risk cannot yet be quantified, but the evidence is strong enough to urge caution and stricter regulation, especially given higher risks for dual users and youths who start vaping.

via ScienceAlert|

#cancer #carcinogenicity #e-cigarettes

entertainment12 days ago•2 min saved

Blue Bloods actor Alex Duong dies at 42 after cancer battle

Actor and comedian Alex Duong, known for playing Sonny Le on Blue Bloods, died at 42 after a battle with alveolar rhabdomyosarcoma. His death was announced on a GoFundMe page established to help cover treatment costs; his wife Christina and daughter Everest were able to say goodbye, as he had been fighting cancer and septic shock. Duong's credits also include roles on Pretty Little Liars, The Young and the Restless, and 90210.

via NBC News|

#alex-duong #blue-bloods #cancer

celebrity12 days ago•35 min saved

Comedian Alex Duong dies at 42 after yearlong battle with a rare cancer

Comedian and Blue Bloods actor Alex Duong died at 42 after a yearlong battle with alveolar rhabdomyosarcoma, a rare soft-tissue cancer. His final Instagram activity and a GoFundMe update described his worsening condition and septic shock; he was able to say goodbye to his wife Christina and their 5-year-old daughter Everest before passing. His death was mourned by fellow comedians and fans who supported his family during the illness.

via yahoo.com|

#alex-duong #alveolar-rhabdomyosarcoma #blue-bloods

entertainment12 days ago•10 min saved

Monday Momentum: Five Zodiac Signs Set for Prime Horoscopes

Aries, Cancer, Libra, Capricorn, and Virgo are forecast to enjoy the week’s best horoscopes on Monday, March 30, 2026, as the Sun in Aries and Moon in Virgo boost focus, practicality, and self-improvement in career, relationships, and personal growth.

via YourTango|

#aries #cancer #capricorn

obituaries12 days ago•15 min saved

Comedian Alex Duong, 'Blue Bloods' Actor, Dies at 42 After Cancer Battle

Los Angeles-based comedian, writer and actor Alex Duong, known for a multi-episode arc on Blue Bloods and credits including Dexter, Everybody Hates Chris, 90210 and Pretty Little Liars, died at 42 after battling alveolar rhabdomyosarcoma, a rare cancer. He underwent surgery to remove a malignant growth that blocked blood flow to his optic nerve and caused vision loss, and had been preparing a 41-state tour pre-diagnosis. A GoFundMe supported his family as he faced treatment; he is survived by his wife Christina and daughter Everest, with a celebration of life to be announced.

via Deadline|

#alex-duong #blue-bloods #cancer

health12 days ago•185 min saved

Rural cancer care hinges on miles, scarcity, and local lifelines

Rural Americans face longer journeys for cancer care due to sparse oncologists, hospital closures, and rising drug costs. In Wellington and nearby Childress, Texas, a local infusion center began delivering chemotherapy so patients could stay close to home, a model that contrasts with the nation’s trend of shrinking rural services (448 rural hospitals halted chemo from 2014–2024) and a shortage of rural oncologists. Policy efforts and grants aim to expand access (telehealth, incentives for foreign-trained clinicians), but Medicaid changes and coverage gaps threaten to worsen outcomes, underscoring how distance and capacity shape rural cancer survival.

via cnn.com|

#cancer #health #healthcare-access

health-and-fitness13 days ago•4 min saved

Two Cancers, Three Kids, One Family's Fight to Live

Mission Viejo couple Zak and Cori Salazar, both diagnosed with cancer in 2023, face ongoing battles—Zak with glioblastoma and Cori with pancreatic cancer—while raising three young daughters; they lean on grief-aware parenting, death-doula guidance, and a daily commitment to living fully, even as a scare over a brain MRI led to halting Zak's chemo after it proved to be a false alarm.

via abc7.com|

#cancer #family #glioblastoma

entertainment14 days ago•5 min saved

Ed Baldwin Faces a Cancer Curveball in For All Mankind Season 5

Season 5 opens with Ed Baldwin, now in his eighties, diagnosed with stage 3 cancer likely due to decades of space radiation, which ends his era of flying and casts doubt on his survival through the season and toward the series’ finale; the piece notes his unbelievable resilience across multiple disasters and teases potential sci‑fi twists (like a robot body or consciousness transfer) as the show pushes ahead.

via SlashFilm|

#cancer #ed-baldwin #entertainment

health14 days ago•2 min saved

Exhaustion prompts screening, reveals rectal cancer—woman now cancer-free

A Charlotte woman, 49, who felt exhausted for months underwent a colonoscopy that found a large rectal tumor, diagnosed as Stage 3C cancer; after chemotherapy, radiation and multiple surgeries she is now cancer-free, underscoring the importance of early screening to detect colorectal cancer before it progresses.

via WSOC TV|

#cancer #colonoscopy #colorectal-cancer

science15 days ago•7 min saved

Vitamin B2 May Help Cancer Cells Avoid Ferroptotic Death

Researchers find that riboflavin (vitamin B2) metabolism supports cancer cells' defenses against ferroptosis, an iron-driven form of cell death, via the FSP1 pathway. Lowering B2 metabolism could make tumors more susceptible to ferroptosis, and roseoflavin—an Anthrobacter-derived compound—triggers ferroptosis in cancer cells at low doses, suggesting a potential therapeutic approach, though specific inhibitors are not yet available.

via SciTechDaily|

#cancer #ferroptosis #fsp1

health17 days ago•35 min saved

60-year-old dad plans his funeral after acid reflux misdiagnosis uncovers cancer

A 60-year-old man from Newcastle, Ian Swindell, was repeatedly diagnosed with acid reflux for months before a bone marrow biopsy revealed incurable multiple myeloma. He underwent emergency radiotherapy and chemotherapy, now relies on a walking stick and wheelchair, and is planning his own funeral to ease the burden on his kids, while urging others to seek second opinions when something feels wrong and to listen to their bodies.

via Yahoo|

#acid-reflux #cancer #health