Menin inhibitor clinical trial puts pediatric leukemia patient in remission
When David Stan was diagnosed with acute myeloid leukemia in the summer of 2023, his parents, Emil and Maria, were stunned. Cancer doesn’t run in either of their families. And until then, David had been a perfectly healthy 13-year-old.
“In my line of work, I see some pretty awful things happening to children,” says Emil, a peace officer in southern California. “That can really mess with your head. But when it’s your kid,...
6 breast cancer myths you shouldn’t believe
Can wearing underwire bras cause breast cancer? What about using antiperspirants containing aluminum or eating foods made with soybeans? ...
What is chemoradiation?
Chemoradiation describes the process of using chemotherapy in tandem with radiation therapy to treat cancer.
But how does chemoradiation...
‘How I knew I had lymphoma’: 6 survivors describe their symptoms
Night sweats, persistent fevers and unexplained weight loss are three of the most common symptoms of lymphoma, whether they stem from Hodgkin lymphoma or non-Hodgkin lymphoma. But each one has to meet certain criteria to be considered a possible sign of blood cancer.
In adults, that means:
Night sweats must happen repeatedly, not be due to menopause-related hot flashes, and you should be drenched in sweat to the point...
3 myths you shouldn’t believe about integrative medicine
You might think that the terms “integrative medicine” and “alternative medicine” are interchangeable, or that they mean the same thing. But...
Renal medullary carcinoma: 5 things to know about this rare and aggressive kidney cancer
Renal medullary carcinoma (RMC) is a rare and extremely aggressive kidney cancer. In the United States, it is diagnosed most frequently among...
Renal medullary carcinoma, sickle cell trait and high-intensity exercise: What’s the connection?
Very few people will be diagnosed with renal medullary carcinoma this year. But of those who are, about 60% will be young Black men who carry...
‘How I knew I had inflammatory breast cancer’: 6 survivors' symptoms
Inflammatory breast cancer symptoms tend to appear very quickly.
“At first, patients might complain of a spot-like rash, or of...
Innovative cancer treatment saves renal medullary carcinoma patient and her pregnancy
Every cancer patient’s situation is unique. But Heather Williams’ was exceptional.
The ER nurse from North Carolina was only...
9 things to know about sunglasses, eye protection and cancer
You’ve put on your UPF-rated clothing, applied your sunscreen and positioned your beach umbrella carefully. But are you also wearing sunglasses...