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Physician Jerri Nielsen at the ceremonial South Pole marker
Daily Pulse

Dr. Jerri Nielsen: The Doctor Who Diagnosed and Treated Breast Cancer, Then Waited Months for Rescue at the South Pole

Dr. Sumbul MBBS, MD (Anatomy)
7 min read
Dr. Jerri Nielsen was diagnosed with breast cancer while serving as the only physician at the South Pole in 1999, receiving remote medical guidance and treatment before her eventual evacuation.
A close-up of a hand holding small, oval areca (betel) nuts.
Medicine

Behind the Betel Nut Smile: The Quiet Epidemic of Oral Cancer in Papua New Guinea

MBT Desk
3 min read
The cultural practice of betel quid chewing carries a hidden oral cancer risk.
A yellow ribbon with the words “Childhood Cancer” on a white background.
Medicine

What Happens Beyond Cancer Treatment? Understanding the Long Road to Recovery for Children

MBT Desk
3 min read
Recovery after childhood cancer extends beyond treatment, focusing on physical, emotional, and long-term wellbeing.
high-quality editorial medical infographic for World Lung Cancer Day
Medicine

Lung Cancer in Non-Smokers: Why It Happens, Who Is at Risk, and the Symptoms You Should Never Ignore

M Subha Maheswari, MSc Biotechnology
14 min read
This World Lung Cancer Day, learn why never-smokers can also be affected, who is at risk, the warning signs to watch for, and why early diagnosis matters
More women are seeking menopause care and support.
Medicine

Flawed Studies Linking Hormone Therapy to Breast Cancer Made Doctors Reluctant to Prescribe It for Menopause Relief

MBT Desk
5 min read
Hormone therapy risks may vary by age, treatment type, and breast cancer history, requiring personalized care.
A person with a shaved head sits on the edge of a hospital bed.
Medicine

AI Tool Improves Prediction of Who Will Respond to Cancer Immunotherapy Drugs

MBT Desk
4 min read
Tool could eventually identify which patients will benefit most from immune checkpoint inhibitors.
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