Canadian Cancer Society Renames Cervix as ‘Front Hole’ to Include Trans People
Canada’s largest cancer charity has apologised to the transgender community for using the word “cervix” instead of “foramen” to refer to the female reproductive organs. The Canadian Cancer Society has received backlash after lamenting the “significant barriers” “transgender, non-binary and gender diverse people” supposedly face in getting screened for cervical cancer, including the dreaded correct […]
Kate Middleton breaks silence, apologizes for missing Trooping The Colour rehearsal amid ongoing cancer battle
Kate Middleton has broken her silence ahead of next weekend’s annual military flag parade to mark King Charles III’s birthday. On Saturday, the Irish Guards released a letter from the Princess of Wales, who is currently undergoing treatment for cancer, in which she expressed disappointment at being unable to attend rehearsal on June 8. “In […]
US doctors probing if COVID is to blame for ‘unusual’ spike in cancer after pandemic
Many doctors and scientists in the US are on high alert as they are now investigating whether the COVID-19 virus is responsible for an “unusual pattern” of rare and deadly cancers that have skyrocketed in the wake of the pandemic. After concluding that they had compelling evidence among their own patients suggesting a link between […]
King Charles remembers D-Day with Prince William in first overseas trip since cancer diagnosis
King Charles III has undertaken his first trip abroad since announcing his cancer diagnosis. On Thursday, the King arrived in Normandy, France, with his wife, Camilla, Queen of England, to attend a Ministry of Defence and British Legion commemorations marking the 80th anniversary of the Normandy landings during World War II. The couple were accompanied […]
Ovarian Cancer Action tweet earns backlash
Ovarian Cancer Action sparked a wave of backlash against X. post “Did you know that anyone with ovaries is at risk for ovarian cancer, regardless of gender identity?” the question asked, with the post adding: “Raise awareness by asking that men can get ovarian cancer too.” The bizarre post included a rainbow pride flag emoji […]
Dem Rep. Sheila Jackson Lee Announces Pancreatic Cancer Diagnosis
Democratic Rep. Sheila Jackson Lee of Texas announced that she had been diagnosed with pancreatic cancer Sunday. Jackson Lee, who has been in office since 1995, made the announcement in a post on X, formerly known as Twitter. The Texas representative did not elaborate on the severity of her diagnosis or course of treatment but […]
Charles Boggini Company recalls drinks that contain dye linked to cancer: FDA
A Connecticut company that sells flavored sodas to restaurants has recalled four products after the Food and Drug Administration said they contained preservatives and food colorings. cancer. Coventry, Connecticut-based Charles Boggini Co. voluntarily recalled Pink Lemonade, Cola Flavor Base, Yellow Lemonade and Yellow Lemonade X, all of which are sold to restaurants in one- and […]
Kelly Osbourne hopes she’s ’embalmed’ her body with drug, alcohol use so she can’t get cancer
Kelly Osbourne is hoping her past drug and alcohol use will “embalm” her body so she won’t get cancer. The 39-year-old TV personality revealed that there is a history of the deadly disease in her family and she does not want to suffer the same fate. “I want to embalm myself and make sure I […]
Rep. Sheila Jackson Lee annouces cancer diagnosis
Texas Democratic Congresswoman Sheila Jackson Lee said: statement She is undergoing treatment for pancreatic cancer. “My doctors have confirmed their diagnosis that I have pancreatic cancer. I am currently undergoing treatment to combat this disease that afflicts tens of thousands of Americans each year,” the congressman said. “I am confident that my doctors have the […]
‘Extremely impressive’: melanoma jab trial results excite doctors | Cancer
The world’s first personalised mRNA cancer vaccine for melanoma halved patients’ risk of death or recurrence of the disease, in clinical trial results that doctors described as “highly impressive”. According to 2020 figures from the World Cancer Research Fund International, more than 150,000 people worldwide are affected by melanoma each year. Patients who received the […]