Rep. Sheila Jackson Lee says she has been diagnosed with pancreatic cancer
Democratic Rep. Sheila Jackson Lee of Texas announced Sunday night that she is undergoing treatment for pancreatic cancer but assured constituents that she will soon make a full recovery. Jackson Lee, 74, has represented Texas’ 18th Congressional District for 30 years. “My doctors have confirmed that I have pancreatic cancer,” Jackson Lee said in a […]
Rep. Jackson Lee reveals pancreatic cancer diagnosis
Rep. Sheila Jackson Lee (D-Texas) announced Sunday that she has pancreatic cancer and anticipates she may be “absent at times” from Congress for treatment. Jackson Lee, 74, who won the Houston primary in March after losing the mayoral race late last year, said he was optimistic about his recovery. “My doctor has confirmed the diagnosis […]
Rep. Sheila Jackson Lee announces cancer diagnosis: ‘God will strengthen me’
Rep. Sheila Jackson Lee (D-TX) revealed on Sunday night that she has been diagnosed with pancreatic cancer, highlighting how her faith in God will help her persevere. “My doctors have confirmed my diagnosis of pancreatic cancer,” she wrote on X. “I am currently undergoing treatment to battle this disease that impacts tens of thousands of […]
Cancer patients often do better with less intensive treatment, new research finds
Shrinking treatment for three types of cancer could make patients’ lives easier without compromising outcomes, doctors reported at the world’s largest cancer conference. It’s part of a longer-term trend to study whether reducing surgery, chemotherapy and radiation treatments can help patients live longer and feel better. The latest studies looked at ovarian cancer, esophageal cancer […]
Cancer rates among under-50s in UK have risen 24% since 1995, figures show | Cancer
The number of people under 50 being diagnosed with cancer in the UK has risen by 24% in the past 20 years – faster than any other age group – and experts say the rise is likely linked to rising obesity rates, cheap junk food and lack of exercise. Data analysis showed that early-onset rates […]
Rich people at higher genetic risk for cancer than poor: study
A new study finds that wealthy people have a higher genetic risk of cancer than poorer people. The new study, conducted at the University of Helsinki in Finland, looked at the relationship between socioeconomic status (SES) and a range of diseases. Findings suggest that people who enjoy the privilege of high SES also have a […]
Scientists develop cheap and quick spit test for prostate cancer | Prostate cancer
Scientists have developed a saliva test that could “change the tide” on prostate cancer around the world by detecting the disease early, identifying which parts of men are at high risk and sparing other patients unnecessary treatment. The number of men diagnosed with prostate cancer worldwide is predicted to double to 2.9 million per year […]
Pfizer sees lung cancer drug topping $1 billion in sales following impressive 5-year data
Pfizer Chairman and CEO Albert Bourla breaks down the company’s earnings on The Claman Countdown. Pfizer said it expects annual sales of its cancer drug Lorbrena to exceed $1 billion by 2030, after data released Friday showed the majority of patients treated for a rare form of advanced lung cancer were still alive five years […]
FDNY teams up with experts to offer free skin cancer screenings for firefighters
New York’s Bravest are engaged in one of their most personal battles yet. The FDNY will be teaming up with the American Academy of Dermatology (AAD) and the Firefighter Cancer Support Network on Saturday to offer free skin cancer screenings to smoke-eating firefighters at the Randall’s Island Fire Academy. Firefighters face the harsh reality that […]
FOX 5 meteorologist Jennifer Delgado shares story of cancer battle | FOX 5 DC
FOX 5 meteorologist Jennifer Delgado shares the powerful story of her battle with cancer. Find out about the Light the Night Walk … source