Cancer

US Air Force

2023-12-10

US Air Force Investigates High Cancer Rates Among Nuclear Missile Workers

The US Air Force is conducting an extensive investigation into the unusually high rates of cancer among service members who worked with nuclear missiles. Preliminary findings have prompted the Air Force to expand its study, with concerns raised about the safety of military bases and the presence of carcinogenic chemicals...

No-Shave November

2023-12-02

No-Shave November: Tracing its origins, impact and purpose for promoting men's health

No-Shave November is an annual tradition in which razors take a hiatus — and facial hair gets its time to shine. From its humble origins in 2009, this has evolved beyond a mere style statement and blossomed into a spirited movement rooted in profound meaning...

Harald Hasselbach

2023-11-27

Former Broncos defensive lineman Harald Hasselbach dies at 56

Former Denver Broncos defensive lineman Harald Hasselbach, renowned for his contribution to the team's two Super Bowl wins, has tragically passed away at the age of 56. Hasselbach valiantly fought a six-month battle against cancer, showing incredible strength and courage...

A photo of a scientist working in a laboratory, examining cancer cells under a microscope. (Taken with Nikon D850)

potential cancer breakthrough

2023-11-16

In potential cancer breakthrough, newly found ‘kill switch’ triggers death of cancer cells: ‘One-two punch'

Researchers at the UC Davis Comprehensive Cancer Center in Sacramento, California have made a groundbreaking discovery in the fight against cancer. In a study published in the journal Cell Death & Differentiation, scientists have identified a protein on the CD95 receptor that can trigger the death of cancer cells...

A photo of Dr. Michael Zinner, CEO and executive medical director at Miami Cancer Institute, discussing the historical progression of cancer care. Taken with a Canon EOS 5D Mark IV.

immunotherapy

2023-11-04

Why Immunotherapy is Emerging as the 'Fourth Pillar' of Cancer Treatments

For decades, the go-to treatments for cancer have been chemotherapy, radiation, and surgery — but a fourth option is showing promising results. Immunotherapy — which some experts are calling the 'fourth pillar' of cancer treatments — is a relatively new approach that taps into the power of the patient’s immune system to fight the disease...

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