All articles tagged with #cancer treatment
A 21-year-old UK student underwent a six-hour operation to remove a tumor wrapped around facial nerves, waking with paralysis on the left side of her face. Despite months of facial exercises and Botox, she has regained only about 10% movement, but doctors declared her cancer-free after proton therapy and ongoing treatment; she has since resumed her studies and adapted to life after cancer.
An investigational drug called daraxonrasib given to a pancreatic cancer patient at Massachusetts General Hospital is described as a potential breakthrough, with early results indicating that survival could be doubled. The report frames this as a historic advance after decades of research, though access to full details currently requires login or subscription to the Globe.
A growing field called oncofertility helps younger cancer patients preserve fertility alongside treatment, using methods such as egg freezing and ovarian tissue preservation; cases like Jenilee Crowley, who paused hormone therapy to freeze embryos and welcome a son, illustrate both the possibilities and the time-sensitive challenges of fertility preservation. Costs can reach about $20,000 without insurance, and coverage varies by state, though several New England states have enacted laws to expand benefits and nonprofits like Worth the Wait help with storage costs. New research from Dana-Farber suggests that delaying pregnancy by pausing therapy does not necessarily raise recurrence risk, offering survivors a viable path to biological children after cancer.
Sydney Towle, a 26-year-old TikTok creator documented for sharing her battle with stage 4 cholangiocarcinoma, has entered hospice care with her family by her side after nearly three years of treatment, including chemotherapy and a tumor-infiltrating lymphocyte trial; her brother Austin announced the update on TikTok, noting that she is surrounded by friends and family and that she has attracted more than 1 million followers who have followed her journey.
A Winnipeg man recounts how a financial adviser’s push for a PSA test led to a cancer diagnosis, followed by surgery and potential radiation or hormone therapy; the piece highlights the issue of false positives, the emotional toll of waiting, and the importance of regular PSA screening for early detection.
Jeana Keough, an original star of Bravo’s Real Housewives of Orange County, has been diagnosed with tongue cancer at age 70. After a biopsy confirmed cancer and initial surgery to remove it, cancer spread led to a fifth week of chemotherapy, radiation, and immunotherapy. The illness has left her unable to work and financially strained, with her daughter Kara Bosworth crowdfunding for treatment and daily living costs; as of the post, about $15,000 of a $22,000 goal has been raised.
RHOC alum Jeana Keough, 70, has been diagnosed with squamous cell carcinoma of the tongue after a year-long tongue sore. Her daughter Kara announced the diagnosis via a GoFundMe set up to cover treatment costs. Keough has undergone two surgeries and is now undergoing chemotherapy, radiation and immunotherapy, with the cancer having spread; she’s facing relentless treatment, exhaustion, malnutrition and reduced income as she battles the disease.
A camera-shy dad and his daughter, Emily, rose to fame on TikTok with the 'Dad Advice' series, offering practical tips and emotional support. Their videos connected them with a global community that shares therapies, hope for new treatments, and funds for Emily’s ongoing care after a traumatic brain injury and cancer, giving the family purpose and renewed optimism.
NHS England will offer SABR, a high-precision radiotherapy, to low- and intermediate-risk prostate cancer patients, cutting treatment from about 20 sessions to five and aiming to reduce side effects and speed recovery; around 17,500 men are in this risk group annually, with an estimated 3,500 likely to take up the option, and rollout across 48 radiotherapy centres is expected within weeks as trials continue for high-risk patients.
Princess of Wales Kate Middleton visited The Christie NHS Foundation Trust in Manchester to meet patients and staff, rang a chemotherapy bell, and tour wellbeing spaces and art sessions, highlighting holistic support for patients and families as she continues her post-remission public duties.
Catherine, Princess of Wales, embarks on her first solo international trip since completing cancer treatment, visiting Italy for a series of engagements as she resumes her royal duties.
A study evaluating multiple AI chatbots (Gemini, DeepSeek, Meta AI, ChatGPT, Grok) found roughly half produced problematic medical responses when asked about cancer and related health topics, with some suggesting alternative therapies or clinics. Experts warn these flawed replies can mislead patients and stress the need for safer, more reliable AI medical guidance.
Professor Ann Barrett, a pioneer in multidisciplinary cancer treatment, helped merge Glasgow’s radiotherapy and medical oncology into the Beatson Oncology Centre in 1987, led Glasgow’s Radiation Oncology chair for 15 years, and later chaired Clinical Oncology at the University of East Anglia; she also held leadership roles with the Royal College of Radiologists and ESTRO, translated important French oncology texts, and authored influential textbooks. She died aged 83 in March 2026.
A 39-year-old mother diagnosed with stage 4 colorectal cancer with liver metastases underwent chemotherapy and immunotherapy, had a colon tumor removed, and became the first person at Northwestern Medicine to receive a living-donor liver transplant for metastatic colorectal cancer; she is now disease-free and recovering, highlighting that, in carefully selected cases, liver transplantation can offer long-term survival for colorectal liver metastases, though the procedure remains rare in the U.S.
During a surprise Bermondsey outing, the Princess of Wales said she has cut back on alcohol since her cancer diagnosis and chemotherapy in 2024, declining beer and cider in favor of a soft drink, and noting she must be more conscious of her drinking now while continuing her public engagements.