A side effect of the COVID-19 vaccine is raising concerns about the accuracy of mammography results and questions about whether recently vaccinated patients should delay or move forward with scheduled screenings. A new study out of Massachusetts General Hospital reports that the shot can cause lymph nodes to swell similarly to how they would when breast cancer spreads to them. Some physicians … [Read more...]
Trinidad Abandons National Cancer Center Project
If the decision to abandon the long planned national cancer center is true based on this letter by Dr Tim Gopeesingh, who is a Gynaecologic-Oncologist and a member of parliament for Caroni East constituency in Trinidad, then the potential for unnecessary cancer deaths in Trinidad is too real and the government should immediately take steps to retract this decision and hasten the completion of the … [Read more...]
Immunotherapy: A New Form Of Cancer Treatment?
Immunotherapy, also known as biologic therapy, is a type of cancer treatment that builds up the body's natural defenses to fight cancer. It uses substances produced inside the body (or outside) to advance or restore the functioning of the body's immune system. Immunotherapy is undergoing rapid growth and many cancer patients are experiencing noteworthy results from these treatments allowing them … [Read more...]
Few Jamaican Women are Screened for Breast Cancer
The incidence of breast cancer in Jamaica is high and it is the most common cancer diagnosed in Jamaican women resulting in a high mortality rate compared to other countries in the world. Many women unfortunately are being diagnosed at a late stage reducing their odds for successful treatment and their opportunities for long-term survival. … [Read more...]