Keywords: Cancer


Mirna El Mohandes dies at 39 after long battle with colon cancer

Mirna El Mohandes, the Egyptian actress whose gentle screen presence and romantic roles left a lasting mark on television and cinema, died on August 5, 2015, after a prolonged struggle with colon cancer. She was 39. Born on May 3, 1976, in Cairo, her life and career unfolded alongside decades of chronic......

“A Major Step For France”: health minister announces nationwide lung cancer screening by 2030

French Health Minister Stéphanie Rist announced on Wednesday that lung cancer will now be included in a nationwide screening program, similar to existing initiatives for breast and colon cancer. The announcement coincided with World Cancer Day, highlighting France’s commitment to early detection......

Caltech unveils enzyme-powered bubble robots for tumor targeting

Scientists at the California Institute of Technology and the University of Southern California have pioneered microscopic bubble-shaped robots that autonomously seek out tumors and deliver anticancer drugs, marking a significant leap in practical medical microrobotics. Led by Wei Gao, a professor of......

Brigitte Bardot dies of cancer at 91

French actress and animal rights advocate Brigitte Bardot has passed away at the age of 91 after a battle with cancer, according to statements from her husband to Paris Match. Her funeral is scheduled for Wednesday in Saint-Tropez. Bardot, a former film and music icon, had been hospitalized twice in......

Morocco records sustained decline in cervical cancer incidence rates

Morocco has recorded a steady decline in cervical cancer incidence rates over recent years, according to the Minister of Health and Social Protection, Amine Tahraoui, who addressed the issue on Monday in Rabat. Speaking before the House of Representatives during a question session on measures to combat......

Al Haouz: Over 1,500 residents benefit from multidisciplinary medical caravan in Sti Fadma

More than 1,500 residents of the rural commune of Sti Fadma, in Morocco’s Al Haouz province, received free medical care on Saturday as part of a multidisciplinary health caravan organized to improve access to healthcare in remote and mountainous areas. The initiative was launched by the “HOPE”......

Low lung cancer screening rates in the U.S. hinder lifesaving potential

Lung cancer screening rates in the United States remain alarmingly low, with only 18.7% of eligible adults undergoing recommended low-dose CT scans, according to a 2024 study by the American Cancer Society (ACS). These screenings, designed for adults aged 50 to 80 with significant smoking histories,......

Smart bra transforms breast cancer detection with connected technology

The global rise in breast cancer cases has amplified the urgency for innovative early detection methods. Among these breakthroughs, the "Smart Bra," a connected bra equipped with advanced technology, is emerging as a game-changer, combining comfort, accessibility, and precision in screening. A......

Franco-Algerian author Boualem Sansal granted pardon after a year in detention

After nearly a year in detention, renowned Franco-Algerian writer Boualem Sansal, 76, who suffers from prostate cancer, has been pardoned by Algerian authorities and will be transferred to Germany for medical treatment. According to an official statement from the Algerian presidency,......