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The findings of a recent study suggest that GLP-1 drugs might do more than just control blood sugar — they might help people recover better from kidney cancer surgery and live longer.

When someone is diagnosed with cancer, getting the right doctor quickly can make a big difference. But for the 1 in 5 people in the United States reliant on Medicaid, finding a cancer specialist isn’t easy. Not all oncologists accept Medicaid, often because Medicaid pays less than other insurance…

In 2023, a Veteran sat in his doctor’s office after exhausting every available treatment for advanced prostate cancer. He had tried seven different therapies. Each worked for a while, but the cancer kept coming back, spreading even to his brain. At that point, there were no options left.

As part of a study, women who watched a 10-minute animated Spanish-language video about cervical cancer learned significantly more than those who only spoke with their doctor. After watching the video, they answered many more questions correctly about cervical cancer and screening.