A troubling case from South Korea serves as a sobering reminder that stomach cancer does not discriminate by age. A 32-year-old woman, a non-smoker and non-drinker, endured six months of persistent bloating, belching, and indigestion, dismissing it as a minor issue she tried to manage with over-the-counter stomach medicine. By the time severe pain drove…
Many people think leukemia (a type of blood cancer) strikes suddenly, but in reality, it can develop slowly over years. Leukaemias are grouped in two ways: the type of white blood cell affected – lymphoid or myeloid; and how quickly the disease develops and gets worse. Acute leukaemia appears suddenly and grows quickly while chronic…
Cancer Myths and Misconceptions Cancer is one of the most feared diseases worldwide, and cancer myths often spread quickly online and in daily conversations. Many people believe false claims such as “not smoking means you can’t get lung cancer” or “boosting immunity can prevent cancer.” Dr. Dai Oba, a Japanese surgeon and oncologist, has listed…
