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🇦🇺 ABC News AU
National & Local

Magda Szubanski in remission after stage 4 cancer treatment

Comedian Magda Szubanski has announced she is in remission after completing chemotherapy treatment for stage 4 blood cancer.

Feb 27 • 02:51 UTC
🇮🇳 Aaj Tak (Hindi)
National & Local

A patient with jaundice was given a blood cancer report, causing chaos in the family

A serious case of negligence at Rajkot Civil Hospital resulted in an 18-year-old jaundice patient being mistakenly reported as having blood cancer, leading to panic among her family.

Feb 26 • 08:00 UTC
🇶🇦 Al Jazeera
World

A single blood test can detect dozens of cancers early

A groundbreaking blood test has been developed that can detect over 50 types of cancer at early stages, potentially transforming public health worldwide.

Feb 19 • 04:20 UTC
🇬🇧 Mirror
Life & Tech

Breakthrough laser-based blood test detects cancer long before any scan could

Scientists in China have developed a groundbreaking laser-based blood test that can detect cancer markers significantly earlier than conventional scans can identify tumors.

Feb 17 • 12:42 UTC
🇸🇪 Aftonbladet
National & Local

Is cancer back? Blood tests may soon provide the answer

A new pilot project aims to simplify cancer follow-ups through blood tests that can detect circulating tumor DNA, offering patients a non-invasive alternative to traditional monitoring methods.

Feb 17 • 05:20 UTC
🇦🇷 Clarin (ES)
National & Local

Anemia: a warning sign of serious diseases

Anemia affects over 800 million people worldwide and can serve as a critical warning sign for severe hematological diseases such as blood cancers and rare hereditary disorders.

Feb 13 • 12:31 UTC
🇪🇪 Postimees
National & Local

A revolution in women's health: menstrual blood reveals cancer just as well as a doctor

Recent research suggests testing menstrual blood for the human papillomavirus (HPV) could provide a more convenient and equally effective alternative for cervical cancer screening compared to traditional methods.

Feb 12 • 12:30 UTC
🇪🇸 El País
National & Local

The scientists who have revolutionized treatment for different types of blood cancer win the Fronteras prize

American oncologist Carl June and French geneticist Michel Sadelain have been awarded the BBVA Foundation's Fronteras del Conocimiento Prize for their innovative CAR-T cell therapy for blood cancers.

Feb 11 • 11:42 UTC
🇩🇰 Politiken
World

Cancer-stricken Home Alone mom died of blood clot

Canadian actress Catherine O’Hara passed away from a blood clot in her lung at the age of 71, with rectal cancer noted as an underlying cause.

Feb 10 • 07:42 UTC
🇬🇧 Guardian
National & Local

Actor Catherine O’Hara died of a blood clot in her lungs, death certificate says

Catherine O’Hara, the Emmy-winning actor known for her roles in Schitt’s Creek and Home Alone, passed away due to a pulmonary embolism, as indicated in her death certificate.

Feb 9 • 22:56 UTC
🇪🇨 El Universo (ES)
World

The cause of death of actress Catherine O’Hara is revealed

Catherine O’Hara, beloved actress of 'Home Alone' and 'Schitt’s Creek,' passed away at 71 due to a blood clot in her lungs, with rectal cancer as an underlying cause.

Feb 9 • 21:30 UTC
🇺🇸 Fox News
National & Local

Common vision issue could lead to missed cancer warning, study finds

A new study reveals that colorblindness, particularly prevalent in men, may be linked to a higher risk of mortality in bladder cancer cases due to the ability to detect blood in urine being compromised.

Feb 9 • 18:53 UTC
🇬🇧 Guardian
Life & Tech

Menstrual blood test could offer alternative to cervical screening

A new menstrual blood test has been developed that can detect HPV, potentially providing a convenient and non-invasive alternative to traditional cervical cancer screening methods.

Feb 6 • 13:32 UTC
🇪🇸 El Mundo
Life & Tech

A menstrual blood test allows the detection of the human papillomavirus

A new menstrual blood test has been developed to detect human papillomavirus (HPV), which is linked to cervical cancer, helping to improve screening for women who may avoid traditional tests due to discomfort or stigma.

Feb 6 • 01:24 UTC
🇪🇪 ERR
Sports

Footballer Tauno Tekko diagnosed with cancer: at one point, I wondered if it was all over

Former Tartu Tammeka captain Tauno Tekko, diagnosed with malignant blood cancer last spring, shares his journey of overcoming the illness with a fighting mentality from the football field.

Feb 5 • 13:11 UTC
🇭🇷 Index.hr
Life & Tech

A revolutionary method that could soon detect signs of cancer early

New research suggests that testing menstrual blood for signs of cervical cancer could offer a precise and practical screening method, addressing low participation rates in conventional tests.

Feb 5 • 09:42 UTC
🇸🇪 SVT Nyheter
Life & Tech

Study: Menstrual blood can indicate HPV infection

A study published in The BMJ explores the potential of using menstrual blood for HPV testing as a less stressful alternative to traditional cervical screenings.

Feb 5 • 02:56 UTC
🇳🇬 Punch
National & Local

Why cancer cases are rising among young people — NCS president

The President of the Nigerian Cancer Society, Prof Abidemi Omonisi, reports a concerning rise in cancer cases among young people in Nigeria, including diagnoses as early as age 12, particularly for colorectal, blood, and breast cancers.

Feb 4 • 00:55 UTC
🇩🇪 Die Welt
Life & Tech

"Men can be extremely inventive when they harm themselves"

British writer Julian Barnes, suffering from an incurable yet manageable form of blood cancer, is leaving behind his final work titled "Farewell(s)" as his legacy.

Jan 15 • 16:09 UTC
🇺🇸 NPR
Life & Tech

Julian Barnes says he's enjoying himself, but that 'Departure(s)' is his last book

British author Julian Barnes shares his experience with a rare form of blood cancer and expresses that 'Departure(s)' will be his final book.

Jan 15 • 15:34 UTC
🇮🇹 Il Giornale
Life & Tech

Pharmacies, from blood tests to cancer tests, here’s what changes

Italian pharmacies will now offer a wider range of services including various tests for health issues such as cancer detection, beyond just prescription purchases.

Jan 15 • 11:27 UTC
🇬🇧 Mirror
Life & Tech

Just 10 minutes of exercise could protect the body against cancer, study finds

A study from Newcastle University suggests that just 10 minutes of vigorous exercise daily may help lower the risk of bowel cancer by changing blood molecule composition.

Jan 13 • 10:17 UTC
🇬🇧 Mirror
Life & Tech

6p Aldi food may lower cholesterol and slash blood pressure

Aldi offers a superfood for less than 6p per serving that may significantly reduce cholesterol levels and lower blood pressure, while also potentially protecting against breast cancer and diabetes.

Jan 12 • 12:16 UTC
🇭🇷 Večernji List
Life & Tech

Loyalty is in Their Blood: These Zodiac Signs Would Never Cheat on Their Partners

The article discusses zodiac signs that are considered highly loyal and unlikely to cheat on their partners, highlighting those with strong dedication in relationships.

Jan 11 • 07:00 UTC
🇺🇸 Fox News
Life & Tech

Deadly cancer risk could drop with single 10-minute workout, study suggests

Research from Newcastle University suggests that a single 10-minute workout may lead to changes in blood that help combat colon cancer.

Jan 8 • 17:14 UTC
🇪🇸 ABC
Life & Tech

Unveiling why some cancer therapies increase cardiac risk

Research reveals that clonal hematopoiesis, characterized by age-related variants in blood stem cells, may explain the increased cardiac risk in certain cancer therapies.

Jan 8 • 16:00 UTC
🇫🇷 Le Figaro
World

The actor Ahn Sung-ki, legend of Korean cinema, has died at 74

South Korean actor Ahn Sung-ki, a legendary figure in cinema with over 170 film credits, passed away at the age of 74 in Seoul after battling blood cancer for several years.

Jan 6 • 14:14 UTC
🇬🇧 Mirror
Life & Tech

Maria Shriver breaks silence following Tatiana Schlossberg's tragic death

Maria Shriver mourns the loss of her second cousin, Tatiana Schlossberg, an environmental journalist who passed away at 35 from blood cancer.

Dec 30 • 23:45 UTC
🇩🇪 Die Welt
National & Local

Kennedy Granddaughter Tatiana Schlossberg Dies at 35

Tatiana Schlossberg, the granddaughter of former US President John F. Kennedy, has passed away at the age of 35 after recently writing an essay about her battle with blood cancer.

Dec 30 • 21:33 UTC
🇩🇪 FAZ
National & Local

Granddaughter of John F. Kennedy: Tatiana Schlossberg has died at the age of 35

Tatiana Schlossberg, granddaughter of former US President John F. Kennedy, has passed away at the age of 35 after battling blood cancer.

Dec 30 • 20:44 UTC
🇬🇧 Mirror
National & Local

Tatiana Schlossberg dead: Everything we know as JFK's granddaughter dies aged 35

Tatiana Schlossberg, the 35-year-old granddaughter of former US President John F. Kennedy, passed away shortly after revealing her battle with blood cancer.

Dec 30 • 19:36 UTC
🇬🇷 Proto Thema
Life & Tech

Anna Kandalaki: This Year I Came Quite Close to Death

Clinical psychologist Anna Kandalaki shared her struggles with battling blood cancer for the second time, noting that this year has been particularly challenging as she found herself nearing death.

Dec 27 • 09:00 UTC

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