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 […]
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 […]