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Anatomy | The Three Types of Skin Cancers
In this video, I explain and differentiate the three main types of skin cancers: basal cell carcinomas, squamous cell carcinomas, and malignant melanomas.
FuseSchool
Dangers of smoking
Did you know that smokers are twice as likely to have a heart attack? And that one in two smokers will die from a smoking-related disease. In fact all of these things are negatively affected by smoking… pretty much every organ in your...
Healthcare Triage
You Can Do a Lot to Prevent Some Cancers
Americans seem very afraid of cancer. Much of this fear is legitimate. Cancer is a significant cause of death. Unlike other causes, it often seems to come out of nowhere. It's the "silent killer". But evidence increasingly argues that...
The Wall Street Journal
The Value Proposition
In a system that largely pays doctors and hospitals according to how much care they give, how can we make the transition to paying for quality and value?
Science360
Last of the Tasmanian devils - Infectious cancer to blame
Researcher Andrew Storfer discusses his research on Tasmanian devils, their infectious cancer, and how this research has wide reaching impacts.
Curated Video
Women Get Cancer More, Men Die More
New ReviewWomen in India are more likely to be diagnosed with cancer. But men are more likely to die from it. It's a paradox that’s raising tough questions for India's healthcare system and is being seen in the latest cancer registry data.
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Angelina Jolie's personal connection to women's cancer in Couture
New ReviewActor Angelina Jolie said it was both 'hard' and 'healing' to take on the role of Maxine, an American filmmaker suddenly diagnosed with breast cancer in the film Couture. Jolie underwent a preventive double mastectomy after learning she...
Curated Video
Report: More people under 50 are being diagnosed with gastrointestinal cancers
Doctors and researchers do not know why young people are developing GI cancers, but say contributing factors include heredity, obesity, eating poorly and living a sedentary lifestyle.
Curated Video
Cancer rates among young Canadians on the rise
Cancer rates among young Canadians are rising according to a new study, with one possible explanation being an uptick in people who carry excess weight. Physicians are trying to understand how to catch these cases early.
Curated Video
Climbing thyroid cancer rates may reflect overdiagnosis
The most commonly diagnosed cancer for Canadians in their teens and twenties could lead to unnecessary surgeries
Curated Video
Can sea snails accelerate a cure for cancer?
From the ocean to the science lab, researchers are investigating whether a chemical found in sea snails may be used to tackle chemo-resistant cancers.
Curated Video
Cancer prevention steps
Cancer cases will rise as the population ages and grows, but it's estimated 50 per cent of cancer cases are preventable
Curated Video
Targeting a cure for cancer
CBC medical expert Dr. Peter Lin on how far off a cure might be and how we might get there
Curated Video
Women get dismissed by doctors—and it’s led to devastating consequences for cancer
When it comes to cancer, getting the brush-off from your doctor can be deadly, Dr. Thaïs Aliabadi, an OB/GYN and cohost of the SHE MD podcast, stressed Tuesday during Fortune’s Brainstorm Health conference in Dana Point, Calif.
Curated Video
Canada gains ground against cancer, but progress is at risk
The latest Canadian cancer projections show death rates have dropped slightly because of early screening and prevention campaigns, but Canada’s family doctor shortage could stall that progress.
Curated Video
How hormones impact ovarian cancer growth
Hormones can influence ovarian cancer growth by stimulating cell proliferation, angiogenesis (formation of new blood vessels), and metastasis. Hormonal imbalances, particularly estrogen and progesterone, may contribute to the development...
Curated Video
Why do Black women have the highest death rate for most cancers? A massive study in underway
The Voices of Black Women aims to enroll 100,000 participants.
Curated Video
What millennials need to know about rising cancer rates
There has been a significant increase in younger people being diagnosed with cancer. CBC’S Shannon Martin speaks to Miyo Yamashita, CEO and president of Princess Margaret Cancer Foundation, about the different kinds of cancers...
Curated Video
World Liver Day 2024: Expert answers frequently asked questions
World Liver Day, observed on April 19th, raises awareness about liver health and highlights the importance of preventing and managing liver diseases. It aims to educate the public about the risk factors, symptoms, and prevention...
Curated Video
How the Princess of Wales' story sheds light on the importance of cancer screening
Catherine, Princess of Wales, revealed Friday that she is battling cancer. Brenda Farnquist, the president of the B.C. Radiological Society, says Catherine is in a fortunate position because the cancer was detected early.
Curated Video
Catherine’s cancer diagnosis at 42 and rising rate in younger people
Princess Catherine’s cancer diagnosis at the age of 42 is highlighting the rising rates of certain types of early onset cancer among younger people.
Curated Video
What causes head and neck cancers, expert explains
In this video, Dr. Deepak Sarin, Vice Chairman, Head & Neck Cancer Thyroid & Parathyroid Surgery, Cancer Care, Medanta talks about head and neck cancers. Head and neck cancers can develop due to various factors, including tobacco and...
Curated Video
Colorectal Cancer Awareness Month: National and tri-state area resources to get screened
Regular screening beginning at age 45 is the key to preventing colorectal cancer.
Curated Video
March is National Colon Cancer Awareness Month. 7 signs and symptoms of colorectal cancer.
Often colorectal cancer doesn’t cause symptoms until it has grown or spread. That’s why doctors say it is best to be tested for it before ever having any symptoms.