SOUTH LANARKSHIRE, Scotland — Facebook can be a breeding ground for misinformation. Now, the husband of one cancer patient is warning that the social media platform could be providing people with bogus treatments for the disease. Cancer patients are being bombarded with “miracle cures” on Facebook, ranging from salt water and sound videos to dangerous …
NASHVILLE, Tenn. — Cancer appointments conducted via phone or online are more effective than in-person visits, according to a new study. The researchers analyzed survey responses from over 39,000 patients across more than 50,000 visits. They compared telemedicine experiences, which include phone or online appointments, with in-person appointments during and after the height of the pandemic. …
BOULDER, Colo. — Cancer patients go through a lot, not only from the disease itself, but from harsh treatments like chemotherapy as well. Along with side-effects such as pain and nausea, some chemo recipients end up experiencing sleep issues and cognitive problems that scientists call “chemo brain” or “brain fog.” Now, researchers from the University …
DURHAM, N.C. — Can cancer cause you to speak with another country’s accent? Doctors from Duke University say a prostate cancer patient in the United States suddenly started talking with an Irish accent after his diagnosis. This rare case of foreign accent syndrome (FAS) is one of only a handful that appear to be a result …
SALT LAKE CITY, Utah — Finding misinformation on social media is not likely to shock many people. Wild claims and conspiracy theories pop up on various platforms daily, with the most recent cases involving the coronavirus pandemic and its vaccines. Now, unfortunately, a new study reveals that cancer research is not immune to this misinformation campaign …
LOS ANGELES — Since 1996, it’s been common for cancer clinics to ring a celebratory bell whenever a patient successfully beats cancer and ends their treatment plan. In fact, according to a 2018 report, in 51 out of 62 National Cancer Institute-designated cancer centers, ringing the cancer bell is a routine practice. This ritual is intended …
WINSTON-SALEM, N. C. — The huge costs of treating cancer is causing widespread financial distress and hardship for insured patients of all income levels and with all stages of cancer, according to the findings of a new study. Costs resulting from copays and deductibles make the cost of treating cost much higher than patients expected, …