Tag Archives: cancer

Medical News Today: Cancer: Using copper to boost immunotherapy

An interdisciplinary group of scientists has successfully destroyed tumor cells in mice by using nano-sized copper compounds alongside immunotherapy. Importantly, the tumors did not return after the treatment ceased. According to the World Health Organization, cancer is the second leading cause of death worldwide — in 2018, it was responsible for approximately 9.6 million deaths.… Read More: Medical News Today: Cancer: Using copper to boost immunotherapy »

Daffodil Day: ‘Cancer can come knocking at any time,’ says brave Shannen

A young mother who is a two-time cancer survivor is the face of the 2020 Daffodil Day campaign. hannen Joyce (25), from Youghal, Co Cork, captured the hearts of thousands when she was first diagnosed with non-Hodgkin’s lymphoma aged 19 and shared her journey on social media. Speaking at the launch of the Irish Cancer… Read More: Daffodil Day: ‘Cancer can come knocking at any time,’ says… »

Living with visible cancer and invisible HIV

“I think cancer is deadly…it puts a stop to everything… HIV, I’d take my tablets for a little while and I’d bounce back”. This quote is from a man in his thirties, living with HIV and also diagnosed with cancer. He participated in a UK study that explored experiences of cancer care, from the perspectives… Read More: Living with visible cancer and invisible HIV »

Pancreatic Cancer

Pancreatic cancer occurs when cells of the pancreas grow abnormally to form a tumor. The pancreas is a gland that normally makes juices that help break down food and produces insulin and other hormones. Pancreatic cancer usually doesn’t cause symptoms right away, but can cause yellowing of the skin and eyes, pain in the abdomen… Read More: Pancreatic Cancer »