Browsing: Cancer

Endocrine-disrupting chemicals (EDCs) are a silent menace that infiltrate our daily lives, impacting our health in subtle yet significant ways. These stealthy substances can interfere with our hormonal balance, leading to a myriad of health issues. In Asia, where rapid industrialisation and urbanisation have intensified the presence of EDCs, understanding their sources, effects, and ways to reduce exposure is crucial. This article delves into the world of endocrine disruptors and their impact on Asia’s health landscape.

Breast cancer screening guidelines recommend women start screenings at age 40, following the long-standing practice in Asia. Read more

World Ovarian Cancer Day is a global initiative to raise awareness about ovarian cancer, a disease affecting millions of women…

Khloé Kardashian recently made headlines when she revealed a skin cancer scare which caused her to remove a tumour from her cheek. Read more

Hollywood actor Hugh Jackman recently shared his skin cancer scare, and he urged his followers to take sun protection seriously. Read more.

CytoMed Therapeutics has developed a revolutionary new cancer treatment that uses modified white blood cells from healthy donors to recognize and destroy cancer cells. The therapy is being trialled in Singapore on patients with the most common types of cancer. If successful, the treatment could lead to more efficient and accessible CAR-T cell therapies for a range of solid and blood cancers.

Johnson & Johnson has agreed to pay $8.9 billion to tens of thousands of people, arising from lawsuits against its popular talcum powder.

Nasopharyngeal cancer is a rare type of cancer that affects the nasopharynx, the upper part of the throat behind the nose. According to the World Health Organization (WHO), nasopharyngeal cancer is most common in Southern China, Hong Kong, Vietnam, and Malaysia. In these regions, the incidence rate is around 25 to 50 cases per 100,000 people per year.

DualityBio and BioNTech Collaborate on Groundbreaking Cancer Therapy Deal. Find out what this means for the future of cancer treatment.

Hollywood’s legendary actor, Sam Neill, known for his iconic role in Jurassic Park, has recently been diagnosed with non-Hodgkin’s lymphoma.