SciShow
I Had Chemo and My Hair Came Back Curly!
Many patients experience changes to hair texture after chemotherapy known as "chemo curls." But why do they happen, and how many people get chemo curls? This episode will explain.
SciShow
What Does My Cancer Diagnosis ACTUALLY Mean?
You've probably heard of cancers having stages, but what do all those stages really mean? This video is a 101 to explain cancer diagnosis and decode the jargon for you. And even if you've heard of the numerical stages, you might not know...
SciShow
How We'll Beat Breast Cancer
Breast cancer is a shockingly common disease - as many as 13% of females may get it at some point in their lives. And there's a lot of confusing info out there about it, from hormones to BRCA genes to risks and treatments. So we're here...
SciShow
Chemo Sucks. Science Is Changing That
We use chemotherapy because it works, but no one has ever come home from chemo treatment and gone "That was fun!" Let's look at the new targeted therapies and personalized treatments for cancer that doctors are developing for clinical use.
SciShow
Cannibalism, Zombies & Suicidal Cells: The Latest In Cancer Research
Hank shares some developments in cancer research, from new insights into the behavior of zombie cancer cells, to a new method that uses nanotechnology to kill cancer from within.
SciShow
Lower Your Risk of Cancer Now with These 3 Strategies
Did you know there are everyday practices that can reduce your risk of Cancer? Science can prove it. In a study published this week in the journal Frontiers in Aging, researchers propose a combination of simple strategies to help prevent...
SciShow
5 Times Animals Inspired Better Drugs
Scientists have been turning to the animal world for inspiration for a long time, including for medicines. And many different types of animals have been responsible for this inspiration, including sharks, spiders, and... roadkill.
SciShow
This Jawless Fish Could Help Treat Brain Diseases
You might expect to find these fish at the core of an ancient, distant asteroid, but we find them instead on Earth. That doesn’t mean they aren’t special, though. In fact, their immune systems may be the key to unlocking a new treatment...
SciShow
Cannibalism, Zombies & Suicidal Cells: The Latest In Cancer Research
Hank shares some developments in cancer research, from new insights into the behavior of zombie cancer cells, to a new method that uses nanotechnology to kill cancer from within.
TED Talks
Guy Winch: Why we all need to practice emotional first aid
We'll go to the doctor when we feel flu-ish or a nagging pain. So why don’t we see a health professional when we feel emotional pain: guilt, loss, loneliness? Too many of us deal with common psychological-health issues on our own, says...
SciShow
Cost-Effective Household Items | SciShow Quiz Show
Today Hank and Sam figure out if medical side effects could help you "do crimes" and whether you can have a "gentle hate."
SciShow
Why Can’t We Figure Out What Causes Chemo Brain?
Chemotherapy can make patients much more forgetful than normal, but pinning down the cause of and solution to this phenomenon is an ongoing process.
SciShow
CBD: Marijuana Without the High
Warning: Contains talk of cannabis. CBD: Marijuana Without the High
SciShow
Personalized Cancer Treatment Just Got Harder
Scientists are working to develop personalized cancer treatments, but one obstacle in the way is figuring out how different cells react to one another.
SciShow
Why Do We Itch?
Learn why we itch and what scientists have discovered that may help chronic itchiness!
TED-Ed
TED-Ed: How does chemotherapy work? | Hyunsoo Joshua No
During World War I, scientists were trying to develop an antidote to the poisonous yellow cloud known as mustard gas. They discovered the gas was irrevocably damaging the bone marrow of affected soldiers. This gave the scientists an...
Amoeba Sisters
The Cell Cycle (and cancer) [Updated]
Explore the cell cycle with the Amoeba Sisters and an important example of when it is not controlled: cancer. Table of Contents: 00:00 Intro 1:00 Cell Growth and Cell Reproduction 1:42 Cancer (explaining uncontrolled cell growth) 3:27...
SciShow
Genetically Engineered Cancer-Fighting Algae
Learn how scientists are fighting cancer... with algae!
TED-Ed
TED-Ed: Why is it so hard to cure cancer? - Kyuson Yun
We've harnessed electricity, sequenced the human genome, and eradicated smallpox. But after billions of dollars in research, we haven't found a solution for a disease that affects more than 14 million people and their families at any...
Curated Video
Positive Results from Phase Three Study of Tarceva: A New Approach to Treating Solid Tumors
Tarceva is a promising new oral anti-cancer drug belonging to a new class of drugs called epidermal growth factor receptor inhibitors. It has shown positive results in phase three studies for non-small cell lung cancer and pancreatic...
Curated Video
Breakthrough in Restoring Fertility After Chemotherapy: A Ray of Hope for Infertile Patients
Medical researchers successfully restored the fertility of a woman rendered infertile by chemotherapy treatment, leading to the birth of a healthy baby girl. Using cryopreservation techniques, the researchers transplanted healthy ovarian...
Curated Video
Breakthrough Cancer Treatments: Prostate Cancer Vaccine and NHL Breakthrough
This video discusses the development of two breakthrough treatments for cancer. The first is a vaccine against prostate cancer that boosts the immune system and shows promising results in slowing tumor growth. The second is a genetically...
The Guardian
Moving Forward After a Year of Cancer
Victoria goes in for her annual mammogram after a year of breast cancer treatment. The initial result is concerning, but a second scan delivers good news. Victoria and her teenage son express relief and talk about some of the things they...
The Guardian
Adjusting to Life with Cancer
As Victoria's chemotherapy and cancer treatment continue, she and her teenage son adjust to a new normal. Both go back and forth between feeling hopeful and feeling low as Victoria prepares for her last round of chemo and 2018 comes to...