Cancer patients

'Mission for Mark' provides free legal assistance to cancer patients addressing concerns like wills, powers of attorney, and advance directives. The initiative aims to help patients and families navigate legal challenges alongside medical issues.

Cancer patients are opting for ivermectin, an anti-parasitic medication primarily used as a dewormer in animals, instead of chemotherapy. Doctors are expressing concern over this shift in treatment choices.

The Federal government has launched a fund to support cancer patients, pledging N50 million to address challenges such as transportation, accommodation, food insecurity, and lack of social support.

US lawmakers are urging the Trump administration to assist in medical evacuations of cancer patients from Gaza due to a lack of available services. The request highlights the need for international support in addressing critical healthcare shortages in the region.

Lawmakers pledged to protect cancer patients from Medicaid cuts, but the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) later indicated otherwise. Advocates opposed proposed work reporting requirements for Medicaid enrollees, arguing that cancer patients cannot meet the mandated 80 hours of monthly work or community service due to their condition.

King Charles visited a new Macmillan centre in York to speak with cancer patients, emphasizing the importance of open communication. The event highlighted support for patients and the role of dialogue in coping with illness.

MIT scientists have identified cysteine, an amino acid found in common foods, as a key trigger for intestinal repair in mice. The discovery showed that a cysteine-rich diet activated immune cells that promoted stem cell healing of damaged intestinal tissue after radiation exposure. This finding could lead to new dietary therapies for cancer patients experiencing treatment-related gut damage.

Doctors warn that biotin supplements may interfere with cancer care by distorting blood markers and masking cancer recurrence. Cancer patients often take biotin to restore hair lost during treatment, but there is little evidence it helps. The supplement can delay treatment decisions and do more harm than good.

The NHS is rolling out a 'one-minute' jab for tens of thousands of cancer patients, aiming to improve treatment outcomes. This new treatment option is expected to benefit a significant number of patients. The rollout is part of ongoing efforts to enhance cancer care within the NHS.

GPs warn that Labour's proposed cuts to 'unnecessary' medical appointments could increase misdiagnosis risks for cancer patients. The policy aims to reduce non-essential healthcare visits but has raised concerns about delayed cancer detection.

Scientists have developed an artificial saliva using a sugarcane protein that protects teeth from acid and decay, showing promise especially for cancer patients who lose saliva production after treatment.