Cameron Walker

2 weeks ago | cancertodaymag.org | Cameron Walker

CHILDHOOD CANCERS are relatively rare—affecting 1% or less of children and adolescents under 20—and are often highly treatable, with 85% of children treated for cancer in the U.S. living five years or more after diagnosis. But those treated for childhood cancers often live with long-term side effects and health risks as adults. According to a recent study, these include a risk of developing melanoma that is more than double the risk in the general population. The study, published Jan.

Oct 23, 2024 | harpermacleod.co.uk | Tom Gray |Jennifer Jack |Cameron Walker |Ruairidh McKillop

The GB Energy Bill aims to establish ‘Great British Energy’; a publicly-owned and operationally independent energy company. It marks a pivotal moment in the United Kingdom’s energy landscape, addressing both immediate challenges and long-term goals in the sector. As the UK strives for a sustainable future, this bill introduces crucial reforms that aim to reshape energy production, consumption, and security. Here’s a closer look at the key components and their potential impact.

Mar 21, 2024 | cancertodaymag.org | Cameron Walker

ONCOLOGIST SAM MAZJ was working at Adventist Health Feather River Hospital in Paradise, California, on Nov. 8, 2018, when a fast-moving wildfire forced the evacuation of everyone in the hospital. Mazj joined the effort to move 80 patients and 200 staff members from the danger zone, using ambulances, police cars and personal vehicles.

Feb 21, 2024 | cancertodaymag.org | Cameron Walker

SHIRLEY MUÑOZ’S LUNG CANCER DIAGNOSIS was anything but straightforward. The translator, who was born in the U.S. and spent part of her childhood in Mexico, had been experiencing a bad cough and back pain starting in mid-2020, but every time she saw a doctor, she was told something different: She had COVID-19 or pneumonia. Maybe a recent trip to Mexico City, at 7,350 feet above sea level, was the reason she felt so out of breath.