Tag: cancer

UBC computer scientists and BC Cancer Registry experts are using the grandaddy of ChatGPT to crunch a backlog of lab reports By Geoff Gilliard UBC computer scientist Dr. Raymond Ng left biology behind when he graduated from high school — so the first time he was asked to review a paper o...

At least once a year, we get a series of media headlines proclaiming that scientists have hit the holy grail. That we’ve found the big one. That the cure for cancer is just around the corner, or potentially already here. We’ve recently seen a perfect example of this hubbub. News ...

All my life, I loved to eat a lot of food, I love to dance at clubs, and I loved life with friends and family. Then it started, an ambulance would come to my house and take me to the ER because I was in pain. I went many times during one summer month. One time in the hospital, I woke up and a ...

Friday, 3 March 2023. Still in winter. Just 3 months into my MBA program at HEC Paris, I was already juggling between reading case preps, networking, playing basketball and competing in the Global Case Competition at Harvard. Thinking that I was experiencing normal symptoms of exhaustion, I strolled...

My wife and I sat in a tiny consulting room at the hospital with our oncologist. We call him “our” oncologist because we know we will be seeing a lot of him over the next few months and beyond. In the confines of that room, we were handed a script for the next six months of ...

Dear Cancer, as February unfolds, the cosmic energies envelop you in a warm embrace, inviting you to explore the depths of your emotions and nurture the connections that bring you comfort. This month, the universe emphasizes the importance of home, family, and self-care. It’s a time to create ...

In astrology, the North Node represents a point in your natal chart that is associated with your soul’s evolutionary path and the lessons you are meant to learn in this lifetime. The North Node is always directly opposite the South Node, and together they form the Lunar Nodes. The South Node r...

Moon transiting Gemini to Cancer, Monday, January 22nd, mixes poignant feelings stirred by memories of the past, or people, places, or things you are presently releasing, with the anticipation of new adventures yet to be had, and people yet to be met, as the moon shifting from the mutable air sign o...

Cancer individuals are deeply attached to their loved ones and can find it extremely challenging to initiate a breakup. They may try to salvage the relationship or silently endure the pain of a failing one. This isn’t always because they’re still in love, but rather a fear of loneli...

January: The year kicks off with a surge of energy and motivation. Seize this momentum to set ambitious goals and lay the foundation for future success. February: Nurture your emotional well-being and deepen your connections with loved ones. Explore new hobbies and creative pursuits to ...

Moon transiting Cancer to Leo, Thursday, December 28th, assists you in achieving your goals, or manifesting a desire, when you put attention, courage, and persistence into action as the moon shifting from a cardinal water sign to a fixed fire sign creates a potent Grand Trine and Kite aspect pattern...

So when Moon(Chandra) in Second house for Cancer (Karka) Ascendant(Lagna) it means Your Moon is in Leo sign which is a Friendly sign for Moon. Moon is lord of 1st house and situated in 2nd house. Moon aspects 8th house. Mother will be important for you. Lots of ups and downs resp...

Henry Miller (1891–1980) was one of the more unorthodox writers of his time. He’s also something of a personal inspiration to me. Any bookworm worth their salt who finds themselves enthusiastic about post-Depression era American literature is at the very least aware of the man. Then a...

What a difference the better part of a decade makes. Several years ago, Taylor Swift was far from the femme fatale Jezebel that some members of the MAGA far right now consider her to be. On the contrary, many revered her. In 2015, conservative lawmakers invited the pop icon for personal tours of the...

Researchers have identified a set of genes, originally linked to the aggressive growth of skin cancer cells, that exhibit remarkable regenerative capabilities. These genes play a crucial role in the rapid cell division seen in skin cancer, and scientists are now exploring their potential application...

The human mutant K-Ras protein, long considered the ‘holy grail’ of cancer targets, is implicated in about 30% of all human cancers, acting much like a central on-off switch. Despite extensive research, it earned the label of being “undruggable” due to daunting challenges rel...

Caitlin Michelle is four months’ pregnant, and although she doesn’t know the sex of her baby yet, she says she thinks about it every day. Michelle is positive for BRCA, the so-called breast cancer gene, and there is a 50% chance she’ll pass it on — a serious risk if she ...

Hey! It’s great to see you again. If you haven’t read it already, I highly encourage you to check out the first part of this article, where I discussed the basics of cancer, its epigenetic aspects, and how epigenetic editing methods can start a new era in cancer research. In...

I remember my mom and dad coming to my bed when I was 7. Normally, they never come to my bed at night like that; I used to sleep alone. This time, they both came together and lay next to me, hugging me in between. “We have to tell you something,” If they came to my bed today and sa...

It’s great that scientists were able to find a way to read the human genome but the problem comes in when this data they collect is extremely large and compact. How are they even able to study this data? How can they know they have come to an accurate conclusion? These and more were the questi...

Every day, I meet with patients who have cancer. Several years ago, I was feeling a little down about it. Don’t get me wrong: I still get joy from helping people. But a little voice kept reminding me of the missing part of the cancer management equation: Risk reduction. There is no doubt th...

Scientists are studying the environment around tumors, especially the different types of immune cells present. This field is immuno-oncology. As researchers learn more about specific traits related to the immune system and tumors, finding markers to predict how well a person will respon...

Even though I’m an intelligent and well-educated individual, there’s a lot I don’t know. The human body is an exceedingly complex bit of walking science, and since mine has a habit of going rogue and growing unapproved cellular structures, I rely on medical professionals to help me...

Abnormal cell growth in the lung can be called lung cancer. Lung cancer is one of the most serious diseases in this decade. Based on data Global Cancer Statistics 2020: GLOBOCAN Estimates of Incidence and Mortality Worldwide for 36 Cancers in 185 Countries lung cancer is globally the second most com...

Many innovative treatments for cancer have been developed in the last half-century. Despite advancements in medical technology, prognoses are still poor for patients diagnosed with Stage IV cancer, and even survival times for patients diagnosed with some early-stage cancers are low. For example,&nbs...

Skin cancer affects millions of people worldwide, and it is a global health concern with varying majority across different regions in the world. Skin cells can evolve as malignant tissues that result in skin cancer, which is a potentially lethal disease. It happens when abnormal ch...