Browsing: Cancer

LSU safety Greg Brooks Jr., aged 22, recently faced a life-altering diagnosis: medulloblastoma, an uncommon brain cancer. Medulloblastoma affects around 350-500 people in the U.S. annually, with children being its most frequent victims. Greg’s condition came to light after an MRI scan showed a tumour between his cerebellum and brainstem.

LOVE, NILS, a prominent charity focused on providing holistic support for children with cancer, is gearing up for its annual gala fundraiser this Saturday at the Shangri-La Singapore. 

Today, 15 September 2023, is World Lymphoma Awareness Day. This day aims to raise awareness of the causes, symptoms and…

With the seventh month of the lunar calendar (more popularly known as the hungry ghost festival) upon us, many acts of worship will be taking place. But did you know, that the act of burning joss sticks could cause cancer? The burning of joss sticks, an integral part of many religious practices in Asia, could be as deadly as traffic fumes and cigarettes.

Singapore’s Advanced Cell Therapy and Research Institute (ACTRIS) has recently announced the opening of a new, comprehensive cell therapy facility. Measuring 2,000 sqm, this facility aims to meet the growing clinical demand for cell and gene therapy (CGT) treatments in Singapore.

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A California jury has ordered Johnson & Johnson (J&J) to pay US$18.8 million to Emory Hernandez Valadez, who claimed he developed mesothelioma, a deadly cancer, from long-term exposure to the company’s talc-based baby powder. This ruling marks a significant setback for J&J as it grapples with thousands of comparable cases in the US bankruptcy court.

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Skin cancer is a prevalent health concern. We debunk several misconceptions associated with skin cancer. Read more