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Stomach CancerStudy: Millennials’ Increased Risk for Some Obesity-Linked Cancers — 5 Takeaways
Researchers at the American Cancer Society found that 6 cancers proven to be related to obesity are increasing more rapidly in people younger than 50 than those older than 50. To understand what this study means to you and your loved ones, read these 5 key takeaway messages.
Stomach Cancer Survivor Supports Other Young Adults With Cancer
Stomach cancer survivor Roy Arredondo says he’s learned a lot during the past 5 years about dealing with cancer as a young adult. “My life changed dramatically,” said Arredondo. “I was depressed, I was scared, I was angry, and I felt like a failure to my family.”
Stomach Cancer Survivor Endures a Tough Road
Stomach cancer survivor Ron Dunnahoo first knew something was wrong when he began having severe indigestion. This was something new.
FDA Approves Keytruda (Pembrolizumab) for Stomach Cancer
The US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has approved Keytruda (pembrolizumab) to treat people with certain cancers of the stomach or gastroesophageal junction, the area where the stomach connects to the esophagus.
CDC: 40% of Cancer Cases in US Might Be Linked to Tobacco
New data from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) show that 40% of cancers diagnosed in the US may have a link to tobacco use.
World Health Organization Links 8 More Cancer Types to Excess Weight
The International Agency for Research on Cancer (IARC), part of the World Health Organization, has added 8 types of cancer to those it had previously linked to being overweight or obese.
Report Links Alcohol, Processed Meats, and Excess Weight to Stomach Cancer
A report from the American Institute for Cancer Research and the World Cancer Research Fund links an increased risk for stomach cancer with drinking alcohol, eating processed meats, and being overweight.
Study: Smoking Causes Almost Half of Deaths from 12 Cancer Types
Almost half the deaths (48.5%) from 12 different types of cancer combined are attributable to cigarette smoking, according to a study by researchers from the American Cancer Society and colleagues.