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By Lisa Respers France | CNN Olivia Munn has gone public with her breast cancer diagnosis. On Wednesday, the actress shared a gallery of photos and video on her verified Instagram account, showing her in the hospital, with a caption that read, “I was diagnosed with breast cancer. I hope by sharing this it will help others find comfort, inspiration and support on their own journey.” Munn also shared a statement on text slides in the post, which began, “In February of 2023, in an effort to be proactive about my health, I…

New research in mice may pinpoint how chronic stress can fuel the spread of cancer. The study found evidence that stress can induce changes to certain immune cells that inadvertently make it easier for cancer cells to metastasize and invade other parts of the body. The findings emphasize the need to manage stress following a cancer diagnosis, the scientists say, and could even help efforts to find new treatments.Dave Bautista Opens Up About His Relationship With Denis VilleneuveThe research was led by scientists at Cold…

Breast cancer cells (in blue) eating extracellular matrix (yellow). The bright white spots inside the cells are extracellular matrix components that are being digested by the cells, for them to obtain nutrients to support their growth. Credit: Montserrat Llanses MartinezA recent study has discovered that breast cancer cells facing a lack of energy resort to ingesting and consuming their surroundings to overcome starvation.The research, conducted by scientists at the University of Sheffield and published in the journal…

An illustration of chimeric antigen receptor (CAR)-T cells attacking a cancer cell.Illustration: ART-ur (Shutterstock)A relatively new cancer treatment known as CAR T cell therapy is perhaps more dangerous than we knew. The Food and Drug Administration found evidence that the treatment can potentially raise the risk of secondary cancers and is telling makers of these products to add a boxed warning detailing the risk to their labeling. However, the FDA still says that the positives of CAR T therapy outweigh the potential…

A new study reveals that VEGF-C-producing tumor-associated macrophages in breast cancer paradoxically reduce lung metastasis and increase lymph node metastasis, offering new insights for breast cancer treatment strategies. Credit: SciTechDaily.comRecent research highlights the dual role of VEGF-C-producing macrophages in breast tumors, potentially guiding metastasis to less harmful areas, opening new avenues for targeted cancer therapies.A new study from Karolinska Institutet published in Cell reports shows that…

Scientists have uncovered how the cGAS-STING pathway, critical for immune response against DNA damage, is deactivated in cancer cells. Their findings, showing how MRE11 activates cGAS, pave the way for new cancer treatments and ongoing clinical trials. Credit: SciTechDaily.comUNC researchers have discovered how cancer cells escape immune detection by deactivating the cGAS-STING pathway, offering new avenues for cancer treatment.Every time a cancer cell divides, it sustains damage to its own DNA molecules. Researchers,…

Former Baywatch star Nicole Eggert has revealed that she has been battling breast cancer since early December 2023. She was diagnosed with stage 2 cribriform carcinoma breast cancer. The 51-year-old actress, also known for her roles in TV shows like Charles in Charge and Who’s The Boss? apart from Baywatch, opened up about her cancer diagnosis journey in an interaction with People. Nicole Eggert opens up on her breast cancer diagnosis(Instagram/@_nikole_eggert_) In the interaction, Nicole expressed that the…

Regular exercise is linked to a lower risk of developing certain cancers, such as those of the head, neck and the lungs, according to a new study. The researchers also found that people who were diagnosed with cancer but exercised still tended to live longer than those who didn’t exercise.Will You Click Windows’ New Copilot Button?Countless studies have found that exercise can blunt the risk of many health problems, cancer included. But according to study author Lee Jones, an exercise scientist at Memorial Sloan Kettering…

In case you need it, here’s another reason to go all-in on Dry January: Scientists with the World Health Organization found that reducing or eliminating alcohol consumption can lower your risk of oral and related cancers. The findings are the latest to indicate that even modest drinking isn’t harmless.Let’s Eat a Chocolate Xbox ControllerScientists at the WHO’s International Agency for Research on Cancer produced a special report, published in the New England Journal of Medicine, in which they reviewed data from dozens of…

A Northwestern Medicine study introduces an AI tool that improves breast cancer outcome prediction by analyzing both cancerous and non-cancerous cells. This approach may reduce unnecessary chemotherapy, offering more personalized and accurate treatment plans. The study’s comprehensive dataset and future goals aim to refine breast cancer diagnosis and treatment.Northwestern Medicine’s AI tool promises more precise breast cancer prognosis, aiming to minimize unnecessary chemotherapy treatments.AI tool could reduce…