Tag: diagnosis
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New treatments offer hope for older patients with a deadly cancer diagnosis
Nadya El-Afandi was nearing the end of breast cancer treatment when she received earth-shattering news: Doctors had diagnosed her with glioblastoma, a rapidly growing and aggressive brain tumor. Typically, people diagnosed with glioblastoma die within 12 to 18 months, even with aggressive treatment options. Patients over the age of 60 usually die within six to…
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“Dawson’s Creek” alum James Van Der Beek announces cancer diagnosis
Colon cancer cases rising in younger adults New report finds colorectal cancer rising among U.S. adults under 55 04:17 James Van Der Beek revealed he has been diagnosed with colorectal cancer. The “Dawson’s Creek” alum shared the news on Sunday, telling People that despite the diagnosis, there is “reason for optimism, and I’m feeling good.”…