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How to protect yourself from flu during cancer treatment

Cancer treatments, including chemotherapy and radiation therapy, are designed to target rapidly dividing cells, which unfortunately also include some healthy immune cells. This immunosuppression can leave cancer patients more vulnerable to infections, making the flu a significant concern. So here are some key strategies for prevention:

The Times of India

The border guard looked forbidding — then surprised them with his empathy

A husband and wife were returning from Mexico with chemotherapy medication when a guard asked to see the bottles of white powder. His kindness in that moment left an impression.

WEKU

Do you know presence of healthy cells enables cancer to resist treatment? Study finds

Chemotherapy becomes less effective as healthy cells encourage cancer cells to grow more slowly, according to two studies from UCL and Yale. Read further on Dynamite News:

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Research reveals why presence of healthy cells enables cancer to resist treatment

According to two studies from UCL and Yale, chemotherapy becomes less effective because healthy cells push cancer cells to grow more slowly. Read further on Dynamite News:

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Tennis legend Chris Evert reveals cancer has returned and prepares for more chemotherapy

The 18-time grand slam champion was given the all-clear in January after treatment for ovarian cancer but announced it has returned

The Independent UK

Chris Evert set for more chemotherapy as cancer returns

The 18-time grand slam champion was given the all-clear in January after treatment for ovarian cancer.

The Independent UK

Doctors at American Oncology Institute in Vijayawada give new lease of life to two-year-old

A two-year-old baby diagnosed with Acute Lymphoblastic Leukemia (ALL) was successfully treated by doctors at the American Oncology Institute in Vijayawada. After initial evaluations revealed an alarmingly high WBC, low platelet count, and anaemia, intensive chemotherapy was administered. Within one month, the disease was under control and complete remission was…

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AI Outperforms Doctors In Assessing Breast Cancer, Could Spare Women Unnecessary Surgery

Artificial intelligence model evaluates cancer cells and non-cancerous cells to determine treatment, potentially reducing chemotherapy

Zenger

Strictly’s Amy Dowden feels ‘strange’ and ‘in limbo’ after completing chemotherapy

The dance professional ‘rang the bell’ after completing her treatment this month

Evening Standard

Strictly's Dianne Buswell breaks her silence following tearful dance off with Bobby Brazier

The pro dancer's tears come after she revealed her father Mark underwent his first chemotherapy session in Australia

Evening Standard

Manchester United scout given all-clear after pioneering cancer trial tells others to take the chance

Tom Critchley is urging other cancer patients to take a chance on clinical trials: ‘Do it and hope you get the result that I have’

The Independent UK

Ex-Premier League football scout given all-clear after pioneering cancer trial

Tom Critchley is urging other cancer patients to take a chance on clinical trials.

The Independent UK

Dianne Buswell supported by Strictly stars as she reveals her dad has started chemotherapy

The Australian dancer shared an update on her father’s health on Instagram on Thursday

Evening Standard

Strictly's Amy Dowden 'in disbelief' after completing final chemotherapy treatment

The professional dancer, 33, who was diagnosed with breast cancer in May, had her eighth and final session last Thursday

Evening Standard

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College Basketball Player Has Powerful Message Following Huge Debut After Recovering From Hip Tumor

He underwent nine rounds of chemotherapy.

The Independent UK

Salon owner with incurable cancer who lost hair during treatment makes customisable wigs to help others feel ‘confident’

Amanda Humphrey sells handmade human hair wigs, which can be custom-coloured and tailored for each individual

The Independent UK

Strictly’s Amy Dowden reveals cancer treatment turnaround in joyous update

‘It’s kind of...I’m in limbo really,’ Dowden previously said, referring to uncertainty around her penultimate round of chemotherapy

Fortune

The cold hard reality of economics has sparked a nationwide shortage in life-saving cancer drugs

The supply of three key generic chemotherapy drugs fell by nearly half in the space of one year, sparking one of the most acute shortages healthcare providers have seen.

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The Independent UK

Father undergoing chemo for terminal brain cancer cycling 200 miles to Paris

Robert Seaward said he wanted to take on the cycle to give others with cancer ‘hope’.

The Independent UK

What you need to know about new research into treating cervical cancer

Here’s why this new development is monumental for cervical cancer patients.

The Guardian - UK

Already approved drugs could cut risk of cervical cancer return, study finds

Trial involved short course of induction chemotherapy before standard chemoradiation treatment

Evening Standard

Scientists hail biggest cervical cancer breakthrough in 20 years

Short course of induction chemotherapy can slash risk of death by 35%

The Independent UK

Better use of existing drugs increases cervical cancer survival, study suggests

Researchers assessed whether a short course of induction chemotherapy before chemoradiation could reduce rates of relapse and death.

The Independent UK

FDA approves first-of-its-kind new ‘bubble’ treatment for liver cancer

Histotripsy could cause less harmful side effects compared to radiation and chemotherapy, experts say

Evening Standard

Hope for bladder cancer patients as new drug combination doubles survival

Patients in east London trial lived twice as long as those who received chemotherapy

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