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Pregnant Woman Battles Aggressive Leukemia as Baby Defies Odds
health12 days ago

Pregnant Woman Battles Aggressive Leukemia as Baby Defies Odds

Amy De Silva, a 39-year-old cancer nurse, was diagnosed with acute myeloid leukemia while pregnant and underwent four rounds of chemotherapy starting in early 2025, facing sepsis complications and uncertain prospects for her unborn son. Despite doctors’ fears, her baby Chester was born six weeks early in June 2025 and thrived; Amy is now in remission and will have regular follow-ups for two years. Her twin brother is also raising funds for the hospital that treated her.

via Yahoo|
#acute-myeloid-leukemia#chemotherapy#health
Rash Misdiagnosis Uncovers Rare Pediatric Cancer-Like Disease
health17 days ago

Rash Misdiagnosis Uncovers Rare Pediatric Cancer-Like Disease

A 13-month-old in England was misdiagnosed with HPV and psoriasis after a rash; his mother pressed for further testing, leading to a diagnosis of Langerhans cell histiocytosis (LCH), a rare cancer-like disorder. He has undergone multiple rounds of chemotherapy and ongoing treatment, with a GoFundMe set up to cover costs and the hospital apologizing for the initial concerns.

via Yahoo|
#chemotherapy#health#langerhans-cell-histiocytosis
Itchy rash led to Hodgkin lymphoma: a young woman's survival story
health27 days ago

Itchy rash led to Hodgkin lymphoma: a young woman's survival story

A 22-year-old Philadelphia student mistook persistent itching, fatigue and night sweats for stress, but tests revealed a grapefruit-sized 10 cm tumor near her heart and a diagnosis of Stage 2 Hodgkin lymphoma. She underwent chemotherapy and is awaiting a follow-up scan to confirm remission; doctors note Hodgkin lymphoma is highly treatable with modern therapy and urge people to seek medical advice for persistent symptoms.

via Daily Mail|
#cancer#chemotherapy#health
Turning Sour to Sweet: Miracle Berry Restores Chemo Patients' Taste
health1 month ago

Turning Sour to Sweet: Miracle Berry Restores Chemo Patients' Taste

A West African fruit known as miracle berry, containing the glycoprotein miraculin, temporarily makes sour foods taste sweet and can help chemo patients overcome a metallic, metallic-tasting mouth (chemo mouth) for about 30–40 minutes, allowing meals to be enjoyed again. While not a cancer treatment, the berry can restore appetite and flavor perception; it’s commonly grown in Florida, sold in freeze-dried form, and even available on Amazon.

via Good News Network|
#chemotherapy#health#miracle-berry
Charlie Munger: End-of-Life Chemotherapy Shouldn’t Be About Profit
business1 month ago

Charlie Munger: End-of-Life Chemotherapy Shouldn’t Be About Profit

Berkshire Hathaway vice chair Charlie Munger criticized end-of-life cancer treatment as often pointless, costly, and driven by financial incentives, calling it ‘evil’ and ‘asinine’ to pour chemotherapy into patients who are essentially dead; he argued there’s a point when medicine should stop and contemplated broader U.S. healthcare reform ideas, including single-payer-style approaches, noting the large role of costs in the economy.

via Yahoo|
#berkshire-hathaway#business#charlie-munger
Toothache Unmasks Aggressive Facial Cancer in 42-Year-Old Man
health1 month ago

Toothache Unmasks Aggressive Facial Cancer in 42-Year-Old Man

A 42-year-old man in the UK discovered via a toothache that he had an aggressive facial cancer. After a mass was found and a CT/biopsy confirmed stage 2 diffuse large B-cell lymphoma, doctors said the tumor had eaten through his facial bone and was inoperable. He began chemotherapy in December but has paused after four rounds due to severe side effects, and he urges others not to ignore minor symptoms that could signal cancer.

via Yahoo News New Zealand|
#cancer#chemotherapy#diagnosis
22-Year-Old’s Cancer Misdiagnosed as Pulled Muscle: A Wake-Up Call to Trust Your Gut
health1 month ago

22-Year-Old’s Cancer Misdiagnosed as Pulled Muscle: A Wake-Up Call to Trust Your Gut

Emma Herring, 22, from Durham, was repeatedly told chest pains were anxiety or a pulled muscle after several misdiagnoses. A later X-ray and CT scan revealed a 7cm chest tumor and a 4cm neck tumor, with cancer diagnosed as stage 4 Hodgkin lymphoma, prompting immediate chemotherapy and raising concerns about infertility due to treatment. She hopes her story encourages others to trust their instincts and seek a second opinion if symptoms are dismissed.

via AOL.com|
#chemotherapy#health#hodgkin-lymphoma
Gut instinct finally leads to cancer diagnosis after misdiagnosis
health1 month ago

Gut instinct finally leads to cancer diagnosis after misdiagnosis

Emma Herring, 22, from Durham, England, was told chest pains were anxiety and later diagnosed with stage 4 Hodgkin lymphoma after repeat tests revealed masses; she began immediate chemotherapy and couldn’t freeze eggs beforehand, highlighting the importance of listening to symptoms and seeking second opinions when medical advice seems off.

via Yahoo News Singapore|
#cancer-misdiagnosis#chemotherapy#health
College Student Beats Stage 2 Colon Cancer After Months of Pain and Becomes a Young Advocate
health1 month ago

College Student Beats Stage 2 Colon Cancer After Months of Pain and Becomes a Young Advocate

A 20-year-old college student experienced intermittent upper abdominal pain and was initially thought to have an ovarian cyst. After worsening symptoms and imaging, she was diagnosed with stage 2 colon cancer, underwent surgery, and faced chemotherapy side effects including severe fatigue, neuropathy, and vision loss, leading to a switch to an oral chemo regimen. She completed treatment in mid-2025 and was declared cancer-free; now a senior and intern, she advocates for awareness of colon cancer symptoms in young people and stresses listening to one’s body, with plans for ongoing blood tests and annual colonoscopies.

via Business Insider|
#cancer-awareness#chemotherapy#colon-cancer
ER dismissal, then rectal cancer: a Toronto model’s urgent cancer journey
health1 month ago

ER dismissal, then rectal cancer: a Toronto model’s urgent cancer journey

Toronto model Jess Grossman, who lives with an ostomy after childhood Crohn’s disease and colon removal, says ER staff brushed off her persistent pelvic pain as endometriosis until a CT scan raised flags. After a biopsy, she was diagnosed with rectal cancer four weeks from the first symptoms and is undergoing eight rounds of chemotherapy (16 weeks total) to shrink the tumor before potential surgery to remove the rectal stump. She documents her journey online to raise awareness about colorectal cancer and the importance of early detection.

via Yahoo Lifestyle Canada|
#chemotherapy#crohns-disease#early-detection
health1 month ago

35-year-old mum survives bowel cancer after long ulcerative colitis battle

A 35-year-old Texas mother with a long history of ulcerative colitis is diagnosed with an aggressive colorectal cancer after childbirth. She undergoes three surgeries to remove her large intestine and reconstruct a J-pouch, followed by a six-month chemotherapy course; she has remained cancer-free since 2013 and reports a markedly improved quality of life despite ongoing dietary adjustments.

via LADbible|
#bowel-cancer#chemotherapy#colorectal-cancer
Stage 4 Cancer Mom Finds Urgent Love, Marries Nine Months After First Date
health1 month ago

Stage 4 Cancer Mom Finds Urgent Love, Marries Nine Months After First Date

Alecia Wendland, a mom diagnosed with stage 4 cholangiocarcinoma, began online dating after a grim prognosis and connected with Glenn Marsh. Their instant bond led to a marriage about nine months after their first date, despite ongoing chemotherapy and radiation. The couple emphasizes living fully on the time they have together, supported by family and fundraising help for their medical needs.

via Yahoo|
#cancer#chemotherapy#dating
Supplements aren’t a cancer shield, warns an oncologist
health2 months ago

Supplements aren’t a cancer shield, warns an oncologist

An oncologist notes that while most dietary supplements aren’t harmful, some—particularly antioxidants for immunocompromised patients—should be used with caution. There’s no clear evidence that supplements prevent cancer, and their use can raise safety and interaction concerns with cancer therapies; patients should discuss any supplement plan with their clinician and be mindful of regulatory and safety considerations.

via The Washington Post|
#cancer#chemotherapy#dietary-supplements