Study shows historic redlining—a form of structural racism—affects survival in young people with cancer
A recent study indicates that children and young adults with cancer face an elevated risk of dying if they live in previously redlined neighborhoods—residential areas marked in the 1920s–1930s by lenders as undesirable for mortgage loans due to their racial demographics.
UW men's basketball team hosts cancer survivor
The University of Washington men's basketball team just threw their support behind a local cancer survivor. The team, and head coach Danny Sprinkle, hosted Cindy Tan during practice on Friday as part of the initiative Coaches Vs.
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Lower Cancer Survival Seen for Residence in Redlined Neighborhoods
For young individuals with cancer, residence in redlined neighborhoods is associated with lower survival at five and 1
A grim prognosis, a gamble and one patient’s fight to defy cancer
After a Stage 4 cancer diagnosis and a prognosis of 16 months to live, Katie Doble didn’t know whether she should plan her wedding or her funeral.
Trump announces $500B AI infrastructure project — with biz titans saying it can cure cancer
WASHINGTON — President Trump unveiled a $500 billion artificial intelligence infrastructure project Tuesday at the White House alongside reps from three tech and investment giants — with those business leaders asserting the initiative could cure cancer.
Coffee and tea may be associated with a reduced risk of head and neck cancer
Drinking more than four cups of coffee daily has been found to lower the risk of head and neck cancer, a new analysis reveals.
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Advanced robotic technology enhances lung cancer care at Washington hospital
PeaceHealth St. Joseph Medical Center is aiming to catch cancer earlier through their use of Intuitive Ion™ Robotic Bronchoscopy technology.
Trump's AI deal fueling early cancer detection: Oracle's Larry Ellison
Oracle founder Larry Ellison said the Stargate project, a joint venture with OpenAI and Softbank, will help to fuel the development of a cancer vaccine.
Scientists and Doctors Reveal How Genes are Mapping Cures for Cancer
Cancer is a disease of the genome, according to Dr. Elli Papaemmanuil, computational oncologist at MSK. By looking at the genome—all the genetic material in an organism—researchers can gather clues about what caused certain cancers, and even how they might respond to treatment.
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The biggest cause of death in the U.S. remains the same
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Merck’s $8 Billion Cancer Vaccine Faces First US Jury Trial
Merck & Co. is facing its first jury trial over claims the company wrongfully marketed its lucrative Gardasil cancer vaccine as safe, the latest high-stakes litigation for the pharmaceutical giant.
President Trump’s First Week Hammered Public Health
The first week of President Donald Trump’s second term included several executive orders and actions that will be detrimental to public health.