Keywords: Cancer


WHO warns global cancer cases could nearly double by 2050

The World Health Organization (WHO) has warned that the global burden of cancer could rise dramatically over the coming decades, with annual new cases projected to approach 35 million by 2050 if stronger prevention, early detection, and treatment strategies are not widely implemented. According to the......

Sam Neill, iconic Jurassic Park star, dies at 78

New Zealand actor Sam Neill, internationally celebrated for his portrayal of Dr. Alan Grant in the Jurassic Park franchise, has died at the age of 78, ending a distinguished screen career that spanned more than five decades and over 50 films. According to a statement shared by his family, Neill died......

AI-powered smartphone app could transform skin cancer diagnosis

A new artificial intelligence-powered application is expected to significantly transform the way skin cancer is diagnosed, offering fast and accurate screening directly through smartphones. The technology is designed to help reduce long waiting lists within the United Kingdom’s National Health......

Cancer and cardiovascular diseases remain leading causes of death in France

Cancer and cardiovascular diseases remained the leading causes of death in France in 2024, according to an annual public health report released by national research institutions, highlighting ongoing but uneven progress in reducing overall mortality. The study, compiled by experts from Santé......

Russian mRNA skin cancer vaccine shows six-month treatment cycle, researchers say

Russian medical researchers have outlined the treatment duration and protocol for a newly developed mRNA-based vaccine designed to target skin cancer, marking a further step in the country’s experimental cancer immunotherapy programs. According to the National Medical Research Radiological Centre,......

Agadir University Hospital successfully performs first radiofrequency treatment for liver cancer

The Mohammed VI University Hospital Center (CHU) in Agadir has achieved a significant medical milestone with the successful completion of its first radiofrequency ablation procedure for the treatment of hepatocellular carcinoma, the most common form of primary liver cancer. The intervention was carried......

Indian cancer patients face drug shortages amid rising platinum prices

India is currently facing a growing shortage of essential cancer medications, particularly platinum-based chemotherapy drugs, as rising global prices and supply disruptions place pressure on the country’s healthcare system. Patients and families across the country are increasingly struggling to......

Johnson & Johnson wins lawsuit over talc-related cancer claims

Johnson & Johnson has secured a legal victory in a high-profile lawsuit involving allegations that its talc-based products caused ovarian cancer. A jury in Los Angeles ruled in favor of the healthcare giant, concluding that the company was not negligent in the marketing and sale of its cosmetic talc......

J&J injectable cancer drug eliminates tumors in head and neck cancer patients

Results from an international clinical trial presented at the annual meeting of the American Society of Clinical Oncology show that a subcutaneous cancer injection can eradicate or reduce tumors in patients who have exhausted standard treatment options. The phase Ib/II OrigAMI-4 trial evaluated subcutaneous......