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White House chief of staff Susie Wiles has early stage breast cancer, Trump announces

White House chief of staff Susie Wiles has been diagnosed with early stage breast cancer, President Donald Trump announced Monday.

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Mar 16 • 12:06 PM EDT • Politics • cnn.com
White House chief of staff Susie Wiles has early stage breast cancer, Trump announces

White House chief of staff Susie Wiles has been diagnosed with early stage breast cancer, President Donald Trump announced Monday.

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Mar 16 • 12:06 PM EDT • Politics • cnn.com
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Lee Health: Colorectal cancer awareness: Why screening matters

March is Colorectal Cancer Awareness Month — a timely opportunity to learn about colorectal cancer, understand your risk.

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Mar 16 • 5:10 AM EDT • Health • naplesnews.com
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Cells can sense 10x farther than expected and it may explain cancer spread

Scientists have discovered that cells can sense far beyond the surfaces they touch. While individual cancer cells can probe about 10 microns ahead by tugging on surrounding collagen fibers, clusters of normal epithelial cells can combine forces to detect layers as far as 100 microns away. This long-range “depth sensing” helps cells decide where to migrate. Understanding how it works could reveal new targets to stop cancer from spreading.

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Mar 15 • 8:00 PM EDT • Science • sciencedaily.com
Inside MPTF's Star-Studded 'Night Before' Oscars Party — Including an Exclusive Performance and an Attention-Getting Photobooth

PEOPLE Editor-in-Chief and General Manager Charlotte Triggs takes you inside the A-list-packed party hosted by the Motion Picture & Television Fund. See all the stars mingling the night before the Academy Awards and get a look at the glam-bot booth in support of Novartis' "Your Attention, Please" campaign in support of breast cancer screenings.

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Mar 15 • 5:35 PM EDT • Entertainment • people.com
Can a groundbreaking cancer therapy help people with multiple sclerosis?

A handful of small, early-stage clinical trials are investigating whether CAR-T therapy can improve symptoms in multiple sclerosis patients.

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Mar 15 • 9:00 AM EDT • Technology • nbcnews.com
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Scientists discover ALS protein that links DNA repair to cancer and dementia

A protein tied to ALS and dementia may have a much bigger role in disease than scientists realized. Researchers found that TDP43 controls a key DNA repair process, but when the protein becomes imbalanced, the repair system can spiral out of control, harming neurons and destabilizing DNA. The team also discovered that high levels of the protein are linked to increased mutation rates in cancer. The discovery places TDP43 at the center of both neurodegeneration and cancer biology.

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Mar 14 • 8:00 PM EDT • Science • sciencedaily.com
Utah mom, breast cancer survivor turns hardship into hope through permanent jewelry business

A Lehi mom and cancer survivor finds hope after divorce and health challenges in new permanent jewelry business.

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Mar 14 • 2:03 PM EDT • Business • ksl.com
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Ed Sheeran gives update on his wife's health following cancer operation

Ed Sheeran gave a health update on his wife, Cherry Seaborn, after her 2022 cancer diagnosis and operation: 'It was f---in' scary.'

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Mar 14 • 12:48 PM EDT • Health • ew.com
From rockets to cancer research, here’s how the number pi is embedded in our lives

As people celebrate Pi Day this March 14, the mathematical constant continues to be part of everyday life for scientists and engineers.

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Mar 14 • 11:12 AM EDT • Science • nbcnews.com
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The impact of social drivers of health on delayed time to breast cancer surgery

British Journal of Cancer - The impact of social drivers of health on delayed time to breast cancer surgery

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Mar 13 • 8:00 PM EDT • Health • nature.com
Columbus Blue Jackets, NHL embrace Brad Larsen after wife's death

Brad Larsen and his family are receiving condolences throughout the NHL and hockey world after his wife, Hannah, died following a battle with cancer.

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Mar 13 • 5:31 PM EDT • Sports • sports.yahoo.com
The US slashed research for cancer, Alzheimer’s, mental health — and nearly everything else

Revealed in one chart.

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Mar 13 • 6:30 AM EDT • Health • vox.com
Baystate Health doctor on probation after lewd behavior inside his office

The neurologist was caught masturbating in view of the hospital’s cancer center, according to state regulators.

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Mar 12 • 5:04 PM EDT • Health • boston.com
Scientists find a new therapeutic target present on up to half of all tumors

For five decades, scientists have known about a notorious cancer-causing enzyme called SRC. But they always assumed it only appeared on the inside of cells, where it sent signals that fueled tumor growth ...

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Mar 12 • 2:00 PM EDT • Science • medicalxpress.com
Personalized support program improves smoking cessation for cervical cancer survivors

UCLA study shows that a personalized counseling program helped twice as many women quit smoking compared to women who had standard smoking cessation support.

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Mar 12 • 8:00 AM EDT • Health • uclahealth.org
Dick Vitale, before calling March Madness game, says return 'a miracle'

Dick Vitale missed calling games for years due to cancer. Now, he's back and getting ready to call his first March Madness game on television.

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Mar 12 • 6:06 AM EDT • Sports • usatoday.com
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From cancer to Alzheimer's, high school students seek science solutions

Woo! Science is honored to present the Community Impact Award to winners at the Worcester Regional Science and Engineering Fair.

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Mar 12 • 5:04 AM EDT • Science • telegram.com
UMass Memorial Health - Milford Regional Medical Center and Shields Health Announce New Partnership for MRI and PET/CT Services in Milford

UMass Memorial Health – Milford Regional Medical Center and Shields Health announced a new joint venture partnership to provide advanced imaging services at two locations in Milford. Magnetic Resonance Imaging (MRI) services are available at Milford Regional Medical Center, located at 14 Prospect Street, and both MRI and Positron Emission Tomography/Computed Tomography (PET/CT) services are offered at the Cancer Center at Milford Regional Medical Center, located at 20 Prospect Street.

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Mar 11 • 10:54 AM EDT • Health • finance.yahoo.com
A “Win-Win” For Cats And Humans Alike: Giant New Study Busts Open The Mystery Of Feline Cancer

Unfortunately, your cat will still hate going to the vet.

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Mar 11 • 8:19 AM EDT • Science • iflscience.com
High schoolers are using AI to tackle cancer and build robotic surgeons

Finalists in the Society for Science and Regeneron $1.8 million science competition are increasingly turning to machine learning, and organizers are balancing innovation with misuse.

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Mar 11 • 6:30 AM EDT • Science • technical.ly
Regeneron Science Talent Search 2026 Recognizes America’s Top Young Scientists, Awarding More Than $1.8 Million to High School Seniors for Innovative Research in Computational Mathematics, Neural Science, and Blood Cancer Treatment

$250,000 top award goes to Connor Hill in America’s longest running and most distinguished science and math competition Top $250,000 Regeneron Science Talent Search Winner Named Regeneron and Society for Science announced that Connor Hill, 17, of State College, Pennsylvania, won the top award of $250,000 in the 2026 Regeneron Science Talent Search (STS), a program of Society for Science. TARRYTOWN, N.Y. and WASHINGTON, March 10, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Regeneron Pharmaceuticals, Inc. and Societ

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Mar 10 • 10:59 PM EDT • Science • finance.yahoo.com
Smart Plants in a Changing World Science

The Salk Institute is teaming up with the Del Mar Foundation for a three-part webinar series to highlight Salk's foundational research in brain health, cancer, and agriculture. Join us on Wednesday, March 11, at 10 a.m. to learn directly from Salk scientist Lucia Strader about how plants sense and respond to their environments, and how understanding these natural survival strategies can help us develop crops that thrive in a changing world. The Del Mar Foundation is offering a 1:1 Challenge Match through June. Gifts made during the webinar series will be matched dollar-for-dollar, doubling your impact on critical research. Donors who give $1,000 or more to an area of greatest need will also join the Discovery Society, with special access to Salk news and events. Salk Institute on Facebook / Instagram

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Mar 10 • 8:00 PM EDT • Science • kpbs.org
Scientists discover molecule that stops aggressive breast cancer in its tracks

Scientists at Oregon Health & Science University have developed a new molecule that could open the door to treating triple-negative breast cancer, one of the most aggressive and difficult-to-treat forms of the disease. The compound, called SU212, targets and disables a key enzyme that cancer cells rely on to fuel their growth. In tests using humanized mouse models, the molecule caused tumors to shrink and slowed the spread of cancer by forcing the enzyme to break down.

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Mar 10 • 8:00 AM EDT • Science • sciencedaily.com
Dear Abby: I’m sure friend is milking her health issue for fraudulent GoFundMe money. Should I report her?

She opened a new fundraising page with an untrue sob story about her cancer returning and being hospitalized about a week.

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Mar 10 • 3:04 AM EDT • Health • oregonlive.com
Cancer Haunts Neighbors of Canada’s Oil Sands Wastelands

Though high rates of the disease persist among the nearby Indigenous communities, the Canadian government is weighing rules that may allow energy giants to release treated mining waste into the river system.

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Mar 10 • 3:00 AM EDT • Health • nytimes.com
Poe Hall employees had higher rates of cancer, federal health report says

On Monday, the National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health (NIOSH), a division of the CDC, found that employees inside NC State's Poe Hall had heightened rates of melanoma and possibly breast cancer.

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Mar 9 • 10:18 PM EDT • Health • wral.com
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Health Care Roundup: Market Talk

Find insights on Roche’s breast-cancer drug, the partnership between Hims & Hers and Novo Nordisk and more in the latest Market Talks from the health-care sector.

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Mar 9 • 12:40 PM EDT • Health • wsj.com
'It's a very unique biological specimen': The scientists using menstrual blood to diagnose diseases

From diagnosing endometriosis and cervical cancer to diabetes, vitamin D deficiency, and pollution exposure, here's what menstrual blood can reveal about your health.

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Mar 9 • 6:00 AM EDT • Health • bbc.com
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Ben Sasse is a true statesman. We need more like him.

Former Republican Sen. Ben Sasse of Nebraska announced last year he was dying of pancreatic cancer. But he's still showing what leadership looks like.

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Mar 9 • 4:01 AM EDT • Politics • usatoday.com
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Scientists say this simple diet change could transform your gut health

A growing trend called “fibermaxxing” is putting dietary fiber in the spotlight—and for good reason. Fiber plays a powerful role in keeping the body healthy, from supporting digestion and feeding beneficial gut microbes to helping regulate blood sugar and cholesterol. Researchers say getting enough fiber may even lower the risk of conditions like obesity, diabetes, and certain cancers.

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Mar 8 • 8:00 AM EDT • Science • sciencedaily.com
Scientists say this simple diet change could transform your gut health

A growing trend called “fibermaxxing” is putting dietary fiber in the spotlight—and for good reason. Fiber plays a powerful role in keeping the body healthy, from supporting digestion and feeding beneficial gut microbes to helping regulate blood sugar and cholesterol. Researchers say getting enough fiber may even lower the risk of conditions like obesity, diabetes, and certain cancers.

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Mar 8 • 8:00 AM EDT • Health • sciencedaily.com
Science & Medicine: APOBECs and the fight against cancer

One of the handiest tools in our immune system is an enzyme called apolipoprotein B mRNA-editing enzyme, catalytic polypeptide — better known as APOBECs.

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Mar 8 • 7:00 AM EDT • Science • tpr.org
The Business of Babies’ Gut Health, Planned Parenthood’s Botox Push and What to Know About Multi-Cancer Blood Tests | WSJ Health for March 6

Plus, why Planned Parenthood is making a Botox push and what to know about multi-cancer blood tests

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Mar 6 • 12:55 PM EST • Health • wsj.com
Health screening in Sterling Heights helps early detection of cancer in firefighters

Firefighters face invisible risks long after the flames are out, including elevated rates of certain cancers. Now there are efforts to help detect them early to help save those who save others on a daily basis.

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Mar 5 • 9:55 PM EST • Health • fox2detroit.com
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Louisiana has the highest incidence of prostate cancer in the nation. See the parish data.

Prostate cancer is the most common cancer in American men, with an estimated 333,830 new cases and 36,320 deaths projected for 2026 for the disease, according to the American Cancer

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Mar 5 • 12:00 PM EST • Health • nola.com
Preventive health advisory panel meeting postponed for third time

The panel, which makes recommendations for cancer screenings and other guidelines, last met in March of 2025.

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Mar 4 • 11:53 AM EST • Health • nbcnews.com
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SGMC Health Welcomes Centers as Director of Pearlman Cancer Center

SGMC Health is pleased to welcome Nicole Centers as Administrative Director of Oncology and Director of the Pearlman Cancer Center.

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Mar 4 • 8:38 AM EST • Health • sgmc.org
Popular fruits and vegetables linked to higher pesticide levels

A sweeping new study reveals that what’s on your plate may directly shape the pesticides circulating in your body. Researchers found that people who eat more fruits and vegetables known to carry higher pesticide residues—such as strawberries, spinach, and bell peppers—also have significantly higher levels of those chemicals in their urine. While produce remains a cornerstone of a healthy diet, the findings highlight how everyday food choices can drive real-world exposure to substances linked to cancer, hormone disruption, and developmental harm.

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Mar 4 • 7:00 AM EST • Science • sciencedaily.com
Guardant Health Launches Coast-to-Coast Screening Tour, Bringing Shield Colon Cancer Blood Test to Over 100 Communities Across America

Shield Across America mobile screening tour launches during Colorectal Cancer Awareness Month to address nation’s dangerously low screening rates by bringing Shield blood test directly to Americans Route will focus on rural communities across the country with the lowest screening rates and highest CRC incidence and mortality Shield is proven to increase screening rates with a 93% adherence Guardant Health, Inc. (Nasdaq: GH), a leading precision oncology company, today announced the launch of Shield Across America, a historic coast-to-coast mobile screening tour bringing Shield, the first and only FDA-approved blood test as a primary colorectal cancer (CRC) screening option and recommended in national guidelines , directly to over 100 communities across the country from Las Vegas to Hartford, Atlanta and more. Mobile screening bus providing Shield by Guardant Health, the first and only FDA-approved blood test for primary colorectal cancer screening From national sporting events to

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Mar 4 • 7:00 AM EST • Health • investors.guardanthealth.com
Five Global Teams Awarded $125 Million to Take on the Toughest Challenges at the Frontiers of Cancer Science

BOSTON, March 04, 2026--Cancer Grand Challenges, a global initiative co-founded by the National Cancer Institute in the US and Cancer Research UK, today announced a major $125m commitment to propel cancer research into uncharted territory. Five pioneering international teams will each receive up to $25m over approximately five years to tackle some of the most ambitious and unanswered questions in cancer.

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Mar 4 • 6:30 AM EST • Science • finance.yahoo.com
A Life in Science: Curiosity and collaboration in cancer research

New in our A Life in Science series, we hear from Elodie Lewkowicz, Asset Lead, about how curiosity and collaboration

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Mar 4 • 4:58 AM EST • Science • ipsen.com
A History of HeLa Cells: How the Immortal Cells Advanced Biomedical Science

HeLa cells are the most famous human cells in science. Discover how cervical cancer, HPV proteins, and bioethics shaped one of medicine’s biggest breakthroughs.

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Mar 4 • 12:00 AM EST • Science • the-scientist.com
Homologous recombination deficiency and hemizygosity drive resistance in breast cancer

Nature - Germline and somatic interactions define actionable genomic patterns driving acquired therapy resistance in breast cancer.

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Mar 3 • 7:00 PM EST • Technology • nature.com
Barry Manilow opens up about ‘agony’ of lung cancer surgery recovery: ‘I am getting stronger’

Barry Manilow shared a health update, saying he is "getting stronger" after lung cancer surgery forced tour postponements through March 2025 for recovery.

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Mar 3 • 3:37 PM EST • Health • foxnews.com
Exclusive: March meeting of U.S. Preventive Services Task Force postponed

The March meeting of the U.S. ​advisory panel that determines what ‌cancer screenings and other preventive health measures insurers must cover ​has been postponed, according ​to a spokesman for the ⁠U.S. Department of Health and ​Human Services.

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Mar 3 • 12:54 PM EST • Health • reuters.com
Scientists find the genetic switch that makes pancreatic cancer resist chemotherapy

Scientists have identified a crucial molecular switch that decides whether pancreatic cancer cells resist chemotherapy or respond to it. The key player, a gene called GATA6, keeps tumours in a more structured and treatable form—but it gets shut down by an overactive KRAS-driven pathway. When researchers blocked that pathway, GATA6 levels rebounded and cancer cells became more sensitive to chemo. The discovery could help turn some of the toughest pancreatic tumours into ones doctors can better control.

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Mar 3 • 7:00 AM EST • Science • sciencedaily.com
Actor and Cancer Advocate Patrick Dempsey Partners with Guardant Health to Raise Awareness about Colorectal Cancer Screening and Shield Blood Test, Sharing His Experience Getting Screened

1 in 3 eligible Americans avoid colorectal cancer (CRC) screenings because traditional methods are viewed as unpleasant and inconvenient Guardant's FDA-approved Shield blood test offers an easier, more convenient way to screen with a blood draw from any prescribing healthcare provider for adults 45+ at average risk for CRC Motivated by his mother’s cancer fight, Dempsey is calling on Americans to prioritize getting screened this CRC Awareness Month Guardant Health, Inc. (Nasdaq: GH), a leading precision oncology company, today announced its partnership with actor and cancer advocate Patrick Dempsey to increase awareness about colorectal cancer (CRC) screening and the Shield® blood test. Approved by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) in 2024 and recommended in national guidelines , Shield offers an easier way to screen for colorectal cancer (CRC) with just a blood draw for eligible individuals 45 and over at average risk for the disease. Patrick Dempsey, actor and cancer

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Actor Bruce Campbell announces cancer diagnosis

Star of The Evil Dead franchise Bruce Campbell announced Monday that he is battling a “treatable” but “not curable” form of cancer. Campbell did not reveal the type of cancer he is battling, but sa…

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Mar 3 • 1:09 AM EST • Entertainment • ktla.com
Quarter of healthy years lost to breast cancer are due to lifestyle factors, research finds

Largest study of its kind suggests high red meat consumption has biggest impact, followed by smoking

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Mar 2 • 6:30 PM EST • Health • theguardian.com
Which is worse, a soda or a beer?

Experts seek to clarify the health effects of alcohol and sugary drinks.

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Mar 2 • 4:38 PM EST • Health • news.harvard.edu
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Experience pop folk magic with Dar Williams at the Englert

Singer-songwriter Dar Williams’ forthcoming studio album, “Hummingbird Highway,” illustrates a period of rebirth and renewal in 2025. Despite a challenging battle with breast cancer and political unrest, Williams demonstrates resilience and gratitude.

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Mar 2 • 3:00 PM EST • Entertainment • thegazette.com
Two Cancers Have Links With Talc. An Expert Explains The Science.

Should you stop using it?

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Mar 2 • 1:00 PM EST • Science • sciencealert.com
How financial and practical stressors can affect emotional health during cancer care

A cancer diagnosis changes almost everything—but it doesn't stop life's other responsibilities. Bills still arrive. Work still needs attention. Family routines keep going. Trying to keep up with it ...

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Mar 2 • 10:00 AM EST • Health • medicalxpress.com
Colon cancer: rectal cancer on the rise in young people

Colon cancer is now the deadliest cancer for people under 50, and researchers are scrambling to understand why rectal cases are driving the trend.

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Mar 2 • 7:00 AM EST • Business • businessinsider.com
Varsity Blues' Ali Larter Speaks Out on James Van Der Beek’s Death

Dawson’s Creek star James Van Der Beek was remembered at the 2026 Actors Awards March 1, two weeks after his family confirmed he had died from stage 3 colorectal cancer.

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Mar 1 • 9:33 PM EST • Entertainment • yahoo.com
Scientists reveal why a popular anti-aging compound may also fuel cancer

Polyamines—natural molecules found in every living cell—have become stars in the longevity world for their ability to boost cellular cleanup and support healthy aging. But there’s a dark twist: high levels of these same molecules are consistently seen in cancer, where tumors grow aggressively.

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Mar 1 • 7:00 PM EST • Science • sciencedaily.com
20-year-old had stomach pain for months, diagnosed with colon cancer

A 20-year-old woman experienced on-and-off stomach pain, then sudden nausea and chills. She was diagnosed with stage 2 colon cancer.

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Mar 1 • 1:56 PM EST • Business • businessinsider.com
HPV-related throat cancers are rising in men, Louisiana doctors say. Here's what to know.

Incidence rates are rising for HPV-related throat cancers, according to the American Cancer Society, particularly in men over the age of 55. Here's what to know.

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Mar 1 • 11:00 AM EST • Health • nola.com
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New iron nanomaterial wipes out cancer cells without harming healthy tissue

Scientists at Oregon State University have engineered a powerful new nanomaterial that zeroes in on cancer cells and destroys them from the inside out. Designed to exploit cancer’s unique chemistry—its acidity and high hydrogen peroxide levels—the tiny iron-based structure sparks not one but two intense chemical reactions, flooding tumors with cell-damaging oxygen molecules. This dual attack overwhelms cancer cells with oxidative stress while sparing healthy tissue.

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Mar 1 • 7:00 AM EST • Science • sciencedaily.com
New iron nanomaterial wipes out cancer cells without harming healthy tissue

Scientists at Oregon State University have engineered a powerful new nanomaterial that zeroes in on cancer cells and destroys them from the inside out. Designed to exploit cancer’s unique chemistry—its acidity and high hydrogen peroxide levels—the tiny iron-based structure sparks not one but two intense chemical reactions, flooding tumors with cell-damaging oxygen molecules. This dual attack overwhelms cancer cells with oxidative stress while sparing healthy tissue.

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Mar 1 • 7:00 AM EST • Health • sciencedaily.com
Daily habit doesn't help prevent colorectal cancer, scientists warn — and it 'comes with immediate risks'
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Feb 28 • 4:01 PM EST • Health • nypost.com
I'm 56 and I regularly go clubbing with my kids

A mom shares how attending musical theatre club nights with her four daughters helped her family heal through cancer and mental health struggles.

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Feb 28 • 11:55 AM EST • Business • businessinsider.com
Your morning coffee could one day help fight cancer

Scientists at Texas A&M are turning an everyday pick-me-up into a high-tech medical switch. By combining caffeine with CRISPR gene editing, researchers have created a system that allows cells to be programmed in advance — and then activated simply by consuming a small dose of caffeine from coffee, chocolate, or soda. The approach, known as chemogenetics, lets scientists precisely turn gene-editing activity on and off inside targeted cells, including powerful immune T cells that can fight cancer.

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Feb 28 • 1:00 AM EST • Science • sciencedaily.com
Scientists discover microbe that breaks a fundamental rule of the genetic code

Scientists at UC Berkeley have discovered a microbe that bends one of biology’s most sacred rules. Instead of treating a specific three-letter DNA code as a clear “stop” signal, this methane-producing archaeon sometimes reads it as a green light—adding an unusual amino acid and continuing to build the protein. The result is a kind of genetic coin flip: two different proteins can emerge from the same code, influenced partly by environmental conditions.

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Feb 27 • 7:00 PM EST • Science • sciencedaily.com
Federal panel behind cancer screening recommendations hasn't met in nearly a year

The U.S. Preventive Services Task Force's meetings have stalled as Health Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. has reshaped other federal advisory committees.

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Feb 27 • 6:00 AM EST • Health • nbcnews.com
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Vegan diets linked to colon cancer in large new study: what to know

A new study suggests vegan diets may be lacking some nutrients that help shield people from colon cancer. Fortification could help.

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Feb 26 • 8:01 PM EST • Business • businessinsider.com
Oregon poised to become first in US to remove cost barriers to cervical cancer detection

The measure would require insurers to fully cover follow-up tests for cervical cancer after an abnormal screening.

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Feb 26 • 3:16 PM EST • Health • oregonlive.com
Correlation isn't causation: What headlines often get wrong about health science

Headlines can confuse correlation for causation: Tylenol causes autism. Ultra-processed foods cause cancer. Social media causes depression.

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Feb 26 • 11:27 AM EST • Science • yahoo.com
4 myths about women's health

Do women really need to focus on cardio? Worry about heart health? Do a yearly mammogram? Meghan Rabbitt, author of the new book The New Rules of Women's Health, sets the record straight.Find the BCRAT calculator here: https://bcrisktool.cancer.gov/Follow us on Instagram: @nprlifekitSign up for our newsletter here.Have an episode idea or feedback you want to share? Email us at lifekit@npr.orgSupport the show and listen to it sponsor-free by signing up for Life Kit+ at plus.npr.org/lifekit

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Feb 26 • 3:00 AM EST • Health • npr.org
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Science for Living: Can using AI risk prediction in breast cancer screening improve early detection?

Researchers at UMass Chan Medical School are studying how an AI-based risk assessment tool could improve early breast cancer detection.

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Feb 26 • 12:13 AM EST • Science • umassmed.edu
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Entertainment This Week with Mike Marra

Airdate: February 25th, 2026 Willbee Transit Mix Previews HBAJ Home & Garden ShowFebruary 25, 2026Chamber Announces Women’s Week Panel Discussion BreakfastFebruary 25, 2026Henry Ford Wellness Wednesday: Cancer Screening with Tumor Board Director Donna Long, RNFebruary 25, 2026Jackson Fire Department Offering Free Smoke AlarmsFebruary 25, 2026Entertainment This Week with Mike MarraFebruary 25, 2026New Downtown Parking Plan…

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Feb 25 • 5:26 PM EST • Entertainment • jtv.tv
Science is winning the war on cancer

Our podcast on science and technology. A better understanding of how cancer develops in human cells is leading to new ways to prevent it

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Feb 25 • 1:47 PM EST • Science • economist.com
This Looming Drug Development Gap Could Impact Patients' Health

In this week’s edition of InnovationRx, we look at cheaper biologic drugs, Novo Nordisk’s $2 billion next-gen obesity drug deal, new ways of fighting cancer, and more.

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Feb 25 • 12:00 PM EST • Health • forbes.com
START Appoints Dr. Frank Smith President of its XenoSTART Preclinical Research Business Unit

/PRNewswire/ -- The START Center for Cancer Research ("START") today announced the appointment of Frank Smith, PhD, MBA, as President of XenoSTART, its...

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Feb 24 • 8:01 AM EST • Business • prnewswire.com
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Mom of 2 Died from Asbestos-Related Cancer After Hugging Her Dad as a Child Exposed Her to the Fibers

Elaine Ellery was exposed to asbestos on her father’s work clothes as a child, which later resulted in her death at 67, a court was told on Feb. 16

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Feb 24 • 7:15 AM EST • Technology • sg.news.yahoo.com
HMSA Proposal: Hawaiʻi Health Care Could See Radical Transformation

Changes could touch 760,000 HMSA members and their doctors.

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Feb 24 • 5:01 AM EST • Health • civilbeat.org
Scientists engineer bacteria to eat cancer tumors from the inside out

Researchers are engineering bacteria to invade tumors and consume them from the inside. Because tumor cores lack oxygen, they’re the perfect breeding ground for these microbes. The team added a genetic tweak that helps the bacteria survive longer near oxygen-exposed edges — but only once enough of them are present to trigger the change. It’s a carefully programmed biological attack that could one day offer a new way to destroy cancer.

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Feb 23 • 7:00 PM EST • Science • sciencedaily.com
More doctors voice concerns over Confluence Health cancer center

WENATCHEE — Two different open letters submitted by Confluence Health physicians and former leaders continue to raise concerns about the health system's planned cancer center.

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Feb 23 • 6:42 PM EST • Health • ncwlife.com
Microplastics found in prostate tumors in small study

Plastic particles were found at higher levels in tumor tissue than nearby noncancerous tissue, raising questions about the role they may play in tumor development.

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Feb 23 • 5:00 PM EST • Health • nbcnews.com
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Merck to create separate cancer business to offset Keytruda patent loss

Merck said on ⁠Monday it will split its human-health ​business into ​two ​divisions, separating its cancer franchise from ⁠its non-oncology ‌medicines.

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Feb 23 • 6:58 AM EST • Business • cnbc.com
Merck to create separate cancer business to offset Keytruda patent loss, WSJ reports

Drugmaker Merck is separating its human-health business into two divisions to offset pressures related to the patent loss of its top-selling drug Keytruda, the Wall Street Journal reported on Monday.

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Feb 23 • 6:22 AM EST • Business • reuters.com
The 'Breaking Bad' Effect From Cancer Is Real, Study Finds

New evidence links cancer and crime.

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Feb 23 • 6:00 AM EST • Science • sciencealert.com
Exclusive | Merck Creates Separate Cancer Business as Sales Pressure Looms

The drugmaker is splitting its pharmaceuticals unit to bolster product launches before a crucial patent loss.

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Feb 23 • 6:00 AM EST • Business • wsj.com
Biden, aides project optimism in cancer fight, but some close friends worry

The former president announced last year he has an aggressive form of prostate cancer. He and his aides say he’s doing well and has upcoming public appearances.

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Feb 23 • 5:00 AM EST • Politics • washingtonpost.com
Democrats decry meager medical care for detainees in funding fight

Fernando Viera Reyes needed a biopsy for possible prostate cancer when the Trump administration sent him to an immigration detention center in California’s Mojave Desert.

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Feb 23 • 4:00 AM EST • Health • cnn.com
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AI bolsters breast radiologists’ cancer detection rate, real world study finds

The study spanned fourt sites and included 9 highly experienced breast radiologists reading over 100,000 DBT exams.

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Feb 23 • 2:51 AM EST • Business • radiologybusiness.com
Study identifies long-term health risks in testicular cancer survivors treated with contemporary chemotherapy

A large, multi-center study published online in the Journal of the National Comprehensive Cancer Network (JNCCN) provides new insight into the long-term health effects of contemporary chemotherapy regimens ...

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Feb 22 • 4:30 PM EST • Health • medicalxpress.com
A stage-3 cancer diagnosis shaped how I worked at Netflix and Meta.

David Ronca's cancer battle reshaped his career, including at Netflix. He learned to prioritize work-life balance and intentional productivity.

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Feb 22 • 4:14 AM EST • Business • businessinsider.com
'Fit and healthy' dad got cancer diagnosis after brushing off nightly...
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Feb 21 • 2:42 PM EST • Health • nypost.com
“Celtic curse” hotspots found in Scotland and Ireland with 1 in 54 at risk

Researchers have mapped the genetic risk of hemochromatosis across the UK and Ireland for the first time, uncovering striking hotspots in north-west Ireland and the Outer Hebrides. In some regions, around one in 60 people carry the high-risk gene variant linked to iron overload. The condition can take decades to surface but may lead to liver cancer and arthritis if untreated.

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Feb 21 • 7:00 AM EST • Science • sciencedaily.com
Nicole 'Snooki' Polizzi Reveals She's Been Diagnosed With Stage 1 Cervical Cancer

The "Jersey Shore" star said that even though this is not the news she was hoping for, she's thankful her medical team "caught it so early."

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Feb 20 • 7:44 PM EST • Health • today.com
Reality star says she’s facing a new health challenge in 2026

Nicole “Snooki” Polizzi reveals her cervical cancer diagnosis and urges women to stay on top of health screenings after early detection.

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Feb 20 • 5:49 PM EST • Health • cleveland.com
Behind the Science: A New Path to Tackling Metastatic Breast Cancer

In recent decades, advances in breast cancer treatment have helped to improve health outcomes for many patients, but scientists remain vigilant in their quest to further reduce both the incidence and impact of the disease.

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Feb 20 • 1:03 PM EST • Science • pfizer.com
Patients feel strain of Florida Blue fallout with Broward hospitals: ‘Just lunacy’

Broward residents say they’ve struggled to find new in-network doctors to continue treatment for cancer and other conditions.

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Feb 20 • 5:00 AM EST • Health • miamiherald.com
Trump climate health rollback likely to hit poor, minority areas hardest, experts say

In a stretch of Louisiana with about 170 fossil fuel and petrochemical plants, premature death is a fact of life for people living nearby. The air is so polluted and the cancer rates so high it is…

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Feb 20 • 2:05 AM EST • Health • wtop.com
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AI-guided cancer treatments, telehealth usage, and other health tech news

In this edition of STAT Health Tech: A new wave of AI-guided cancer treatments, a Hims acquisition, and other health tech news.

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Feb 19 • 9:25 AM EST • Health • statnews.com
Column | 8 science-backed habits for a healthier heart

People who focus on these things not only have better cardiovascular health, but are also protected against conditions such as diabetes, dementia and cancer.

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Feb 19 • 6:00 AM EST • Science • washingtonpost.com
Column | 8 science-backed habits for a healthier heart

People who focus on these things not only have better cardiovascular health, but are also protected against conditions such as diabetes, dementia and cancer.

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Feb 19 • 6:00 AM EST • Health • washingtonpost.com
What to know about the link between tattoo ink and cancer risk

Mounting evidence suggests tattoos are linked to elevated cancer risk.

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Feb 18 • 7:00 PM EST • Health • nationalgeographic.com