Kavontae Smalls

4 days ago | survivornet.com | Kavontae Smalls

Despite his stage 4 colon cancer diagnosis, “Mavericks” frontman Raul Malo, 59, continues to perform, and in doing so, he rekindled his love for a 20-year-old song about aging and navigating life’s challenges since battling cancer. Over the years, colon cancer treatment advances have become more precise with targeted treatments, meaning doctors often test for specific changes or genetic mutations that cause cancer growth. Colon cancer is very treatable and curable if caught early.

1 week ago | survivornet.com | Kavontae Smalls

The number of prostate cancer cases has risen by 3% per year from 2014 through 2019, according to an American Cancer Society study. Improved testing methods and more men screening for prostate cancer have contributed to the growth. Research published in The New England Journal of Medicine suggests another possible reason for increased prostate cancer diagnoses and possible overdiagnosis.

Nov 7, 2024 | survivornet.com | Kavontae Smalls

Former champion billiards player Jeanette Lee, 53, is living with stage 4 ovarian cancer and manages by taking Lynparza. She’s now promoting her new memoir, which highlights the mother of three’s rise as a renowned pool player and cancer. Ovarian cancer is often harder to catch in its early stages because of its subtle symptoms, such as bloating, weight gain, and abdominal pain that can mimic regular menstrual cycle fluctuations.

Aug 13, 2024 | survivornet.com | Kavontae Smalls

Early-stage breast cancer means there is a small tumor in the breast, and no lymph nodes are impacted. Treating cancer in this early stage usually involves removing the cancer through surgery with the possibility of radiation. The type of surgery may include a lumpectomy (removal of the tumor and surrounding tissues) or a mastectomy (removal of the breast). Genetic tests can be as simple as a simple saliva swab or blood sample.

Aug 13, 2024 | survivornet.com | Kavontae Smalls

Liquid biopsies test body fluid in search of cancer or tumor cells in the DNA of a patient. Targeted Rapid Sequencing (TetRS) is an approach to liquid biopsies that eliminates the need for invasive surgical brain biopsy, which involves collecting tissue samples. Instead, it analyzes the cerebrospinal fluid, which also covers the brain, with a simple lumbar puncture procedure.