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fromBusiness Insider
2 weeks ago
New York Islanders

12 famous people who died on the Titanic - and 11 who survived

The Titanic sank on its maiden voyage in 1912, resulting in over 1,500 deaths and highlighting class disparities in survival.
John Jacob Astor, a wealthy passenger, tragically died aboard the Titanic, underscoring the personal tragedies linked to the disaster.
#cancer-treatment
Exercise
fromHarvard Gazette
4 weeks ago

More evidence of power of exercise in study of colon cancer survival - Harvard Gazette

Post-treatment physical activity significantly improves survival rates and reduces disparities between colon cancer patients and the general population.
fromwww.theguardian.com
7 months ago
OMG science

Half of advanced melanoma patients live for 10 years with double drug treatment

The introduction of combined immunotherapy has drastically improved survival rates for patients with advanced melanoma.
Exercise
fromHarvard Gazette
4 weeks ago

More evidence of power of exercise in study of colon cancer survival - Harvard Gazette

Post-treatment physical activity significantly improves survival rates and reduces disparities between colon cancer patients and the general population.
fromwww.theguardian.com
7 months ago
OMG science

Half of advanced melanoma patients live for 10 years with double drug treatment

The introduction of combined immunotherapy has drastically improved survival rates for patients with advanced melanoma.
more#cancer-treatment
#cardiac-arrest
fromwww.hamhigh.co.uk
10 months ago
London

'I had a cardiac arrest in the supermarket - off-duty paramedics saved my life'

Early CPR and defibrillator use significantly increase cardiac arrest survival rates.
fromwww.theguardian.com
1 month ago
Mental health

This Australian state's heart attack survival rate is among the world's best, and it's not down to luck

Victoria has the highest cardiac arrest survival rate in Australia, aided by early interventions such as CPR and AEDs.
fromwww.hamhigh.co.uk
10 months ago
London

'I had a cardiac arrest in the supermarket - off-duty paramedics saved my life'

Early CPR and defibrillator use significantly increase cardiac arrest survival rates.
fromwww.theguardian.com
1 month ago
Mental health

This Australian state's heart attack survival rate is among the world's best, and it's not down to luck

Victoria has the highest cardiac arrest survival rate in Australia, aided by early interventions such as CPR and AEDs.
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#childhood-cancer
Cancer
fromwww.mercurynews.com
1 month ago

Opinion: How federally funded research saved my son's sight and his life

Government funding for medical research is crucial for children's healthcare outcomes.
Preventive care is vital in early detection and treatment of childhood cancers.
Personal stories illustrate the impact of medical advancements on survival rates.
US news
fromwww.npr.org
4 months ago

For a kid with cancer, where they live has a huge impact on whether they'll survive

Children with cancer in low-income countries face survival rates below 20%, significantly lower than the 80%+ rate in high-income countries.
Cancer
fromwww.mercurynews.com
1 month ago

Opinion: How federally funded research saved my son's sight and his life

Government funding for medical research is crucial for children's healthcare outcomes.
Preventive care is vital in early detection and treatment of childhood cancers.
Personal stories illustrate the impact of medical advancements on survival rates.
US news
fromwww.npr.org
4 months ago

For a kid with cancer, where they live has a huge impact on whether they'll survive

Children with cancer in low-income countries face survival rates below 20%, significantly lower than the 80%+ rate in high-income countries.
more#childhood-cancer
#cancer-research
Cancer
fromwww.dw.com
2 months ago

Scientists find promising pancreatic cancer leads DW 02/25/2025

Pancreatic cancer has the lowest survival rates among cancers, with only 6-14% surviving five years post-diagnosis.
Advances in biomarker research offer hope for earlier detection of pancreatic cancer.
OMG science
fromenglish.elpais.com
5 months ago

Mysterious circular DNA found in more than half of patients with certain types of cancer

Circular DNA particles found in cancer patients linked to poor survival rates.
Discovery changes perspective on extrachromosomal DNA's significance in cancer.
Research suggests circular DNA plays a role in tumor progression and immune evasion.
fromenglish.elpais.com
7 months ago
OMG science

Immunotherapy achieves remarkable survival rates in a handful of tumors

Immunotherapy has significantly improved prognosis and survival rates for patients with metastatic melanoma over the past 15 years.
fromwww.theguardian.com
3 months ago
OMG science

Fitness and muscle strength could halve cancer patient deaths, study suggests

Muscular strength and physical fitness can significantly reduce the mortality risk for cancer patients.
Cancer
fromwww.dw.com
2 months ago

Scientists find promising pancreatic cancer leads DW 02/25/2025

Pancreatic cancer has the lowest survival rates among cancers, with only 6-14% surviving five years post-diagnosis.
Advances in biomarker research offer hope for earlier detection of pancreatic cancer.
OMG science
fromenglish.elpais.com
5 months ago

Mysterious circular DNA found in more than half of patients with certain types of cancer

Circular DNA particles found in cancer patients linked to poor survival rates.
Discovery changes perspective on extrachromosomal DNA's significance in cancer.
Research suggests circular DNA plays a role in tumor progression and immune evasion.
OMG science
fromenglish.elpais.com
7 months ago

Immunotherapy achieves remarkable survival rates in a handful of tumors

Immunotherapy has significantly improved prognosis and survival rates for patients with metastatic melanoma over the past 15 years.
more#cancer-research
Miscellaneous
fromwww.theguardian.com
2 months ago

Week in wildlife in pictures: a newborn turtle, a tiny frog and a rare tiger

Green sea turtle hatchlings face extreme challenges as they attempt to reach the ocean, with a survival rate of only one in 1,000.
Digital life
fromwww.nytimes.com
3 months ago

Cancer's New Face: Younger and Female

More Americans are surviving cancer, but the disease increasingly affects young adults and women, with significant racial disparities in mortality rates.
#prostate-cancer
fromwww.cbc.ca
5 months ago
OMG science

This Movember, what men should know about getting screened for prostate cancer | CBC Radio

Prostate cancer is highly prevalent among men, with one in eight Canadian men diagnosed in their lives; survival rates vary significantly.
fromwww.cbc.ca
5 months ago
OMG science

This Movember, what men should know about getting screened for prostate cancer | CBC Radio

Prostate cancer is highly prevalent among men, with one in eight Canadian men diagnosed in their lives; survival rates vary significantly.
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fromwww.npr.org
6 months ago
Health

A guide to breast cancer screening

Breast Cancer Awareness Month emphasizes the importance of screening and prevention, especially as diagnoses rise among women under 50.
OMG science
fromtime.com
7 months ago

What 5 Doctors Are Excited About in Kidney Cancer Research

Kidney cancer patients are living longer due to early detection and advances in treatment.
OMG science
fromwww.theguardian.com
8 months ago

Quarter of women with serious ovarian cancer could get earlier diagnosis UK study

Faster testing and referral could significantly improve ovarian cancer outcomes for women diagnosed early.
US news
fromBoston.com
9 months ago

Breast cancer survival not boosted by double mastectomy, study says

Women who had a mastectomy and kept their other breast did just as well as those who had a double mastectomy for breast cancer.
There is no survival advantage to having the other breast removed, according to a study of over 661,000 women with breast cancer.
For women with BRCA1 or BRCA2 gene variants, considering a double mastectomy may be beneficial due to increased cancer risk.
OMG science
fromwww.theguardian.com
11 months ago

Trial results for new lung cancer drug are off the charts', say doctors

A new drug, lorlatinib, has shown unprecedented success in stopping lung cancer progression, leading to a longer survival rate compared to standard treatment.
fromBrooklyn Eagle
10 months ago
Medicine

New book describes vital role of early detection and preventive medicine

Early detection through screenings can significantly reduce cancer deaths.
Medicine
fromIrish Independent
10 months ago

'Stem-cell transplant saved my life' - woman praises hospital team four decades after surgery for rare blood cancer

Stem-cell transplants are crucial for treating blood-related cancers and saving lives.
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