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health1 year ago•1 min saved

Navigating Cancer Treatment Communication: Insights from Kate Middleton

After undergoing preventive chemotherapy following abdominal surgery, Kate Middleton's cancer treatment plan sheds light on the diverse strategies, including surgery, chemotherapy, radiotherapy, immunotherapy, and hormonal therapy, tailored based on factors such as tumor origin and spread. Surgical intervention for solid tumors aims to achieve complete removal, but recurrence risk remains a challenge, leading to the use of adjuvant and neoadjuvant therapies to eradicate residual cancer cells and facilitate less invasive surgical interventions. Ongoing advancements in cancer research offer hope for increasingly refined and tailored treatment options.

via Marca English|

#cancer-treatment #health #kate-middleton

health2 years ago•3 min saved

Magnetic Mishaps: Unusual Incidents Involving Teen's Gut and Boy's Curiosity

A teenager in the US was shocked to discover that he had swallowed 21 magnets, causing painful abdominal cramping. Scans revealed the presence of metallic objects in his stomach and intestines, and further examinations with an endoscope confirmed the magnets' presence. The magnets were removed, but additional surgery was required as some had eroded a hole through the organs. The patient is now recovering well, and while the cause of the ingestion remains a mystery, medical staff suspect it may have occurred during a sleepwalking episode. This case highlights the importance of keeping magnets out of reach, as ingestion can lead to serious health complications.

via ScienceAlert|

#health #magnet-ingestion #medical-case

bizarre2 years ago•5 min saved

"Man's Bizarre Bottle Mishap Leaves Everyone Astounded"

In 1849, a young man found himself in a painful and bizarre situation when his penis became trapped in a bottle after urinating into it. The reaction between potassium and naphtha created a vacuum, causing his penis to swell. A surgeon eventually freed him by breaking the bottle, relieving the pain and ending the unusual predicament.

via Boing Boing|

#bizarre #medical-mishap #painful-predicament

lgbtq-rights2 years ago•4 min saved

"Every Body: A Powerful Documentary Giving Voice to Intersex People"

The documentary "Every Body" sheds light on the intersex community, aiming to give them a platform to share their stories and raise awareness about their experiences. The film explores the history of intersex treatments, the challenges of being lost in wider LGBTQ+ conversations, and the importance of intersex people speaking up for their own human rights. Activists featured in the documentary hope that viewers will question what they've learned about sex, gender, and the intersex community, as they believe that society has been misled. The film also highlights the need for more education and understanding about intersexuality, as well as the importance of joyful representation and the reclaiming of joy as an act of resistance.

via USA TODAY|

#documentary #human-rights #intersex-community