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The number one and most common symptom of esophageal cancer is difficulty swallowing, medically known as dysphagia. This symptom typically begins mildly and progresses over time as the tumor grows and narrows the opening inside the esophagus. It usually follows a distinct pattern: Solid foods first – Difficulty swallowing: At first, you may notice trouble swallowing dry or solid foods,

Early signs of colorectal cancer often include persistent changes in bowel habits, blood in the stool, and ongoing belly pain lasting more than a few weeks. Because early stages often cause no noticeable trouble, recognizing the subtle warning signs is very important. Seven Early Warning Signs * Changes in bowel habits: Long-lasting diarrhea, constipation, or a change in how your

Lung cancer often causes no clear signs in its earliest stages. When early warning signs do appear, they are often mild and mimic everyday illnesses, including a persistent cough, shortness of breath, chest discomfort, or lingering lung infections. Early symptoms of lung cancer may include a worsening cough or shortness of breath, depending on which part of the lung is affected

There is not a lot of ‘good news’ in a diagnosis of Type 2 diabetes, but in my case I believe it played a significant role in my receiving an early diagnosis of prostate cancer. Part of the regime in treating my Type 2 diabetes is to have blood tests done every three months to monitor my blood sugar levels.

The American Cancer Society’s Cancer Statistics 2026 report projects an estimated 2.1 million new cancer cases and 626,140 cancer deaths in the US. Due to transformative immunotherapy, earlier detection, and smoking reductions, the 5-year relative survival rate has reached a historic milestone of 70%. Highlights from the American Cancer Society Cancer Facts & Figures 2026 * Leading causes: Lung cancer

From an earlier post on this website (April 2026), I’m excited to learn that the Eradicate Cancer Foundation is supporting the advancement efforts at Copoly.ai and its OncoSage diagnostic tool for early detection of lung cancer. Related to that, I would like to express these thoughts about Mindfulness.  With some years of practical experience backed by a formal MSc degree,

An April 2026 study in the Canadian Medical Association Journal (CMAJ) projects that 254,100 people in Canada will be diagnosed with cancer and 87,900 will die from it in 2026. While cancer incidence and mortality rates are declining, high patient volumes persist due to an aging and growing population — with Lung, Breast, Prostate, and Colorectal cancers constituting 47% of

At the Eradicate Cancer Foundation (ECF), we are scouring the landscape and seascape to find organizations that meet our mission — particularly those advancing the development of practical diagnostic tools for early detection of lung cancer. This effort is being undertaken in earnest to ensure that our very first grant contributions are made wisely. In this regard, we were introduced