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Colorectal cancer isn’t the only gastrointestinal cancer rising in young adults

News Desk 19/06/2026

You may have heard that colorectal cancer is increasingly affecting young adults. However, it is not the only gastrointestinal (GI) cancer that doctors are diagnosing in patients below the age of 50, explains Christina Wu, M.D., an oncologist at Mayo Clinic Comprehensive Cancer Center in

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Mayo Clinic Q&A: Diet tips during cancer treatment

News Desk 23/04/2026

DEAR MAYO CLINIC: My husband has been diagnosed with cancer. I know his treatment will be hard on him, and I want to help in any way with his diet. What do you recommend for us?   ANSWER: Cancer treatments can take a toll on a person’s body. Your husband’s treatment may cause nausea, changes in appetite, […]

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3 things to know about cancer and your heart: Mayo Clinic expert shares tips to reduce risk

News Desk 25/03/2026

As cancer therapies improve and increasingly achieve cures or recurring periods of remission, preventing and managing damage to organs from cancer treatment has become a top concern. That includes injury to the heart, says Joerg Herrmann, M.D., a cardiologist and the founder and director of the Cardio-Oncology Clinic at Mayo Clinic in Minnesota.   As […]

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Merck Introduces Educational Symptom Checker to Support Earlier Detection of Colorectal Cancer Across the Gulf

News Desk 06/03/2026

Merck, a leading science and technology company, is reinforcing the importance of early detection by introducing an online educational Symptom Checker designed to help individuals recognise potential warning signs and prompt timely medical consultation.   Colorectal cancer (CRC) remains one of the most common cancers in the Gulf. When detected early, it is highly

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How to talk to family and friends about a head and neck cancer diagnosis

PR News Desk 23/09/2025

Talking to loved ones about a recent head and neck cancer diagnosis can be overwhelming. Of course, there is no one “right” or “wrong” way to handle these conversations — or adjusting to your life with cancer. Everyone has their own pace, preferences and relationship patterns. But taking the time to consider your approach can […]

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Cancer before 40: Mayo Clinic expert shares 3 topics that younger patients often want to discuss

PR News Desk 19/08/2025

Dr. Allison Rosenthal’s experience facing a leukemia diagnosis while in medical school inspired her to pursue a career fighting cancer. It also gave her insight into aspects of life with cancer for people under 40. Now, Dr. Rosenthal is among the leaders of an effort at Mayo Clinic Comprehensive Cancer Center to help younger adults […]

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Understanding your risk: Are women likelier to have thyroid cancer than men are? 

PR News Desk 28/05/2025

Globally, women are roughly twice as likely as men to be diagnosed with thyroid cancer. However, recent research shows that men face an equal risk. Mayo Clinic experts say that men and women alike should be aware of thyroid cancer risk. The thyroid is a small gland located at the front of your neck. It […]

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Mayo Clinic researchers identify proteins linked to immunotherapy resistance in metastatic colorectal cancer

PR News Desk 13/05/2025

A discovery by Mayo Clinic researchers may help explain why immunotherapy hasn’t been helpful for many patients with metastatic colorectal cancer. In findings published in Clinical Cancer Research, the team identified specific proteins — fibronectin and smooth muscle actin — within colorectal cancer tissues that are associated with resistance to immunotherapy

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‘Pill-on-a-thread’ trial aims to transform oesophageal cancer screening

News Editor 2 11/12/2024

University of Cambridge move A groundbreaking clinical trial, which could lead to a new screening programme for oesophageal cancer, has inducted its first participants. The BEST4 Screening trial is testing a novel pill-on-a-thread device designed to detect Barrett’s oesophagus, a condition that can lead to oesophageal cancer. The innovative method offers a promising, less

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10 pancreatic cancer warning signs to watch out for

News Editor 2 15/07/2024

Early diagnosis is crucial The pancreas is a vital organ located behind the stomach. It plays a crucial role in digestion and blood sugar regulation. The pancreas has both endocrine and exocrine functions. The endocrine part produces hormones like insulin and glucagon, which help maintain blood glucose levels. The exocrine part produces digestive enzymes that […]