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04/27/2026

04/27/2026

04/27/2026

Liv Williams revealed that her husband, Nigel, visited the doctor 24 times in one year before he was diagnosed with pancreatic cancer. Nigel died 12 days later at the age of 61. Liv said she is now sharing Nigel’s story to push for research into early detection methods.

04/20/2026

So heartbreaking. Michael Patrick passed away peacefully surrounded by family after a courageous fight with Motor Neuron Disease. His wife shared the devastating news on social media. Gone way too young - rest in peace.

04/20/2026

From a stage 4 melanoma diagnosis to decades cancer-free, Sharon Belvin's story shows how immunotherapy and clinical trials can change everything.

04/20/2026

'Facts of Life' actress Mindy Cohn, 59, reveals she secretly battled cancer for a second time

04/20/2026

Ultrasound, traditionally used for imaging, is now being harnessed to treat cancer without surgery. A technique called histotripsy uses high-frequency sound pulses to break apart tumor tissue mechanically. Tiny microbubbles form and collapse within microseconds, destroying cancer cells while leaving surrounding healthy tissue largely intact. Developed by researchers at the University of Michigan, histotripsy has been approved for liver tumors in the US and the UK, and studies show it can successfully eliminate most targeted tumors in a single session. Patients usually recover quickly, often going home the same day.

Focused ultrasound approaches like histotripsy and high-intensity focused ultrasound can also enhance other treatments. Stimulating microbubbles in the bloodstream may temporarily open the blood-brain barrier, allowing drugs to reach tumors more effectively. Ultrasound combined with radiation or chemotherapy can increase tumor cell death while potentially reducing the doses needed, minimizing side effects. Additionally, damaging tumors with sound makes them more visible to the immune system, offering a promising complement to immunotherapy for spurring the body’s natural defenses.

While these technologies are not suitable for all cancers and certain organs can block ultrasound, ongoing research aims to expand their applications. Early studies suggest ultrasound could eventually help treat multiple tumors from a single site, potentially transforming cancer care. Although not a cure, ultrasound-based therapy offers a safer, faster, and less invasive alternative to traditional cancer treatments.

Research Paper 📄
DOI: 10.1148/radiol.233051 ,
DOI: 10.1016/j.jconrel.2023.02.009

04/20/2026

Actor from days of our lives show dies from a heart attack.

Patrick Muldoon, an actor best known for his roles in "Days of Our Lives" and "Melrose Place," died suddenly over the weekend, his family told TMZ. He was 57.

04/16/2026

Non-smoker lung cancer.

04/16/2026

Early signs of a stroke.