Alan Rickman's widow warns about pancreatic cancer symptoms on the anniversary of the beloved actor's death, advocating for early detection and awareness.

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Chronically high levels of insulin and inflammation are key features of obesity and metabolic syndrome, which mediate cancer risk. High insulin and inflammation also promote unnecessary cell division, cell growth, DNA damage and the inhibition of cell death, which are all hallmarks of cancer, Dr. Tabung said.

Skin cancer is the most common malignancy in the US, with rising incidence rates, particularly among women and older adults. UV exposure counseling can enhance sun protection behaviors, though its direct impact on reducing skin cancer remains limited.

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King Charles III described Wednesday how a cancer diagnosis can be a "daunting and at times frightening" experience for sufferers and their loved ones as he hosted an event at Buckingham Palace to laud the "extraordinary work" of cancer charities.

Clinical social worker Barbara Mitchell helps people with lung cancer talk about the diagnosis with loved ones, co-workers, and others. "I remind patients that they control the narrative about their own life and how much information they give and to whom ...