Tag: cancer
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Woman Diagnosed With Terminal Cancer Is Now Cancer Free
A woman diagnosed with terminal bowel cancer became cancer free in a miraculous turn of events. The stage 4 cancer spread to her ovaries and liver, and doctors gave her three months to live in January 2020. Now, she’s in remission and feels grateful for a second chance at life. Caroline Guy spent years battling…
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Nurse Promised to Adopt the Son of a Terminally Ill Single Mom
After being diagnosed with liver cancer, a terminally ill single mom worried about what would happen to her son. Tricia Somers had an 8-year-old son named Wesley, so her main concern was finding someone to care for him. Unfortunately, both of her parents died many years ago. Moreover, she didn’t believe any other family members…
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Some Sunscreens Contain the Carcinogen Benzene, According to Lab
Recently, an independent testing lab detected the known carcinogen benzene in 78 different sunscreens. The lab contacted the FDA after making the discovery, urging them to ban the products. The lab, Valisure, inspects medicines and healthcare products to ensure they meet quality standards. When the company tested almost 300 sunscreen products, they found benzene in…
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New Research Explains How to Stimulate Immune Cells to Fight Cancer
Engineers and medical researchers at the University of Minnesota Twin Cities have found a new way to fight cancer. A groundbreaking study reveals how revolutionary cancer therapies using engineered immune cells boost a patientβs immune system. In turn, this gives the patient a better chance to fight cancer. This research could lead to improved cancer…
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15 Harmful Impacts of Secondhand Smoke Never to Ignore
Did you know that secondhand smoke is more harmful than smoking? Cigarettes have filters, so smokers are protected from certain toxins in the tobacco. However, secondhand smoke comes out of the other end of the cigarette – the end that doesn’t have a filter. So while you might accept the risks of smoking for yourself,…