The US has poured billions into cancer research, yet it remains one of the country’s biggest killers. Ted Okon, executive director of the Community Oncology Alliance, tells Al Jazeera’s ‘This is America’ that even with a cure, the US wouldn’t be able to treat everyone.
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The Food and Drug Administration approved Telix Pharmaceuticals’ (TLX) Pixclara, a radioactive imaging drug used to help evaluate patients with glioma, the company said Sunday.
Pixclara, also known as floretyrosine F 18, is approved for use with positron emission tomography to help
JEREMY Clarkson’s partner, Lisa Hogan, is “proud” of his decision to go public with his cancer diagnosis, saying it has helped thousands of people.
The former Top Gear presenter is in remission after revealing on the latest series of Clarkson’s Farm that he had been diagnosed with “aggressive” prostate cancer.
Lisa says The Sun columnist was initially reluctant to share his diagnosis with the public.
Speaking to the Daily Star, she said: “I’m really happy he caught his prostate cancer early and I’m really proud of him for putting it on the show, because that was a really big decision.
“When I was filming him in hospital, at first he said please don’t.
“It was (producer) Andy Wilman who convinced him to do it, to help everybody else.
The risk of developing prostate cancer depends on many factors, here are some of the facts about the disease and how many men it affects.
“When the show came out, Prostate Cancer UK had 30,000 people going on to their website in one day.”
The charity confirmed that in the 24 hours after Jezza, 66, dropped the bombshell news, some 16,749 men took their online risk checker.
That was the highest figure since former Prime Minister David Cameron, 59, revealed last year that he’d also had prostate cancer.
The organisation also had 43,543 visitors to its website – the highest of the year so far and double the number they’d normally receive.
Hogan says Clarkson has also benefited from opening up to those around him.
“Yes, of course it was a terrible worry,” she added. “But what I did encourage him to do was to talk to his friends.
“He didn’t want to initially, but he’s got lots of friends who’ve been through the same thing and he’s been talking to them about it. I think that’s really helped.”
Clarkson revealed in June that he is in remission.
Recently speaking with The Times, Jeremy said of his health: “I am well. I am not unwell.
“I mean, I was unwell, but only for a very short period of time.”
He also revealed in June lifestyle changes after his cancer battle as he admitted “I want to see my grandchildren grow up”.
Jeremy said to The Sunday Times: “I really like seeing my grandchildren. I want to watch them grow up.
“I drive much more slowly. I’m a bit of a dawdler. I go for walks a lot. I have vegetarian food.”
He shares three children – Emily, Finlo and Katya – with his ex-wife Frances Cain.
His eldest, Emily Clarkson, has two children with her husband Alex Andrew.
The NHS has also revealed a new study which will see thousands more men have access to the prostate cancer test used to diagnose Jeremy.
The Stockholm 3 blood check is said to be more accurate at spotting aggressive tumours than the prostate-specific antigen test currently used by the NHS.
The test will be offered to up to 10,000 men aged 45 to 74 at a discounted £99 and given free on the NHS to 2,000 more on lower incomes.
It would typically cost £500 at a private clinic.
ANGIE Best has revealed that she’s back in hospital after a suffering ‘setback’ following her battle with colon cancer.
The former model, 74 – who announced that she was diagnosed with the disease in January – shared that she was cancer-free back in July.
“Colon cancer is a growth of cells that begins in a part of the large intestine called the colon,” Mayo Clinic states.
Angie, who is the ex-wife of football legend George Best, has been keeping fans up to date on social media after having traditional medicine, chemotherapy and immunotherapy, as well as an alternative mistletoe therapy in Switzerland.
Taking to her page earlier today, Angie said: “Update my homies. I find myself back in the hospital.
“I have an infection. They think it’s bacterial. Bt I have to stay here a few days for results and to make it better.
There are several possible causes of bleeding from your bottom, or blood in your poo.
Bright red blood could come from swollen blood vessels, haemorrhoids or piles, in your back passage.
Dark red or black blood could come from your bowel or stomach.
Blood in your stools is one of the key signs of bowel cancer, so it’s important to mention it to your doctor so they can investigate.
2. O: Obvious change in loo habits
It’s important to tell your GP if you have noticed any changes in your bowel habits that last three weeks or longer.
It’s especially important if you have also noticed signs of blood in your poo.
You might notice you need to go to the loo more often, you might have looser stools or feel like you’re not going enough or fully emptying your bowels.
Don’t be embarrassed, your GP will have heard a lot worse! Speak up and get it checked.
3. W: Weight loss
This is less common than the other symptoms, but an important one to be aware of. If you’ve lost weight and don’t really know why, it’s worth mentioning to your GP.
You may not feel like eating, feel sick, bloated and not hungry.
4. E: Extreme tiredness
Bowel cancer that causes bleeding can cause a lack of iron in the body – anaemia. If you develop anaemia you’re likely to feel tired and your skin might look pale.
5. L: Lump or pain
As with lots of other forms of cancer, a lump or pain can be a sign of bowel cancer.
It’s most likely you’ll notice a pain or lump in your stomach or back passage.
See your GP if it doesn’t go away, or if it affects how you eat or sleep
“See you on the other side.”
She captioned the post: “Slight setback but nothing that can’t be fixed.”
Many rushed to the comments section to share that she is in their thoughts, including her reality star son Calum, who wrote: “I love u and we have got this.”
Another said: “You are in my prayers.”
“Sending love and hugs and strength xx,” a third chimed in.
A fourth added: “Wishing you a speedy recovery sending love and prayers.”
After major surgery to remove a tumour from her colon in July, Angie told fans the incredible news that she is free of the disease.
Sharing her good news on Instagram, she wrote: “Bit different from all the miserable videos of the last 7 months. I’m a truly happy grateful girl, it’s over.”
In a video update, a relaxed Angie explained: “The chemo and the immunotherapy prior had shrunk my 30cm lump down to a little tiny bit that was attached to the colon.
“They shrunk it, now we go in and cut it out… A bit like an interior designer coming in and moving the furniture around, but it still works.
“So then it’s done, they sew you up, then they wait three days, and in those three days, they give you fluids only.
“So of course I lost so much weight, this is why I look so drawn, but I’m not worried about that because I’ve just been eating some shrimp tempura and I’m gonna gain that weight back again without no worries about that.
“On the fourth day, they give you your first meal, very sensible meal, all white.
“And then they wait for the next morning to see if you go to the bathroom.
“I did. And again the next day and again the next day, so everything was working as it should perfectly in my little colon.
“I’m so happy because now I can officially say with gratitude and love that I am cancer free and healing. All I’ve got to do now is get better.
“I’ve got to heal and I can do that. That’s what I’m good at. God knows it’s the only thing I’m good at.
“But I can’t come home yet because this was such a major operation. I have to wait eight days and sit and wait, but I’m gonna use that time to heal and get better.
“I’ve got so much I want to do. I’m going to reinvent myself at the ripe old age of 74. Wish me luck!”
THE Office star Lucy Davis has tackled a terrifying zip-wire challenge amid her terminal cancer fight.
The 53-year-old announced last month that she’s been diagnosed with incurable stage four breast cancer.
She admitted “I don’t know how long I have left” as she revealed the tragic news with her followers in a video on social media.
However, Lucy said she was determined to have as much fun as she can during the time she has left and she’s doing exactly that.
The daredevil shared her pride on Wednesday after completing a gruelling hike followed by a scary zip line through a California canyon.
She took to Instagram to share pictures of herself on the hike as well as video of the moment she bravely took on the zip line.
Lucy penned: “I loved this #zipline and I was a bit proud of myself for doing it because they said to be prepared for a 25 minute walk, so I took my pain meds an hour before in preparation.
“In previous zip lines, I’ve always been driven up to the first line, and the walking is in between the lines.
“But no. This was a legit hike up to the first zip. It took me one hour and 15 minutes.
“I was so grateful for the support of the guides and my friend @jharris1231 who helped me up, and the other people on the hike that never judged me or made me feel stupid. Thank you.”
Her fans flocked to the comments section as one expressed: “Still living to the fullest and experiencing life. Good on you!”
Another person commented: “Oh wow, you’re fabulous Lucy. Still chokes me up though.”
Somebody else gushed: “You are such an inspiration. Also, whenever I see you I remember Aunt Hilda, she was so comforting as a character.
“You really played her so well, you’re truly amazing. So talented and inspiring.”
Yet another added: “My gosh Lucy, so much courage! You are such an inspiration.”
Lucy took to Instagram last month to share her heartbreaking news.
She wrote: “Hi friends:) I wanted to share something with you all that I’ve kept to myself for a while but for various reasons would like to share now.
“A year and a half ago I was diagnosed with Stage 4 Breast Cancer, which has metastasized to my bones. Specifically to my spine, right hip, and my ribs. The cancer is incurable, and too late for chemo.
“The initial lump that I felt, wasn’t a ‘lump’ as such; rather a kind of hard spot. Really tiny.
“I almost didn’t bother getting it checked. So I guess I’m saying don’t ignore anything – get everything checked out.”
Lucy told her fans that she’s at peace with “whatever comes next,” as she shared the clip of her ringing the cancer treatment bell.
While she rang the bell, Lucy confessed she has been told by doctors it’s “too late” for her to receive Chemotherapy.
Lucy is best known for playing Dawn Tinsley in Ricky Gervais’ comedy The Office.
Dawn was a receptionist at Wernham Hogg’s Slough branch in the original UK version of The Office.
Her character battled an unfulfilling engagement, failed dreams of becoming an artist and a will-they-won’t they relationship with her colleague Tim.
The work by Oxford University, which is published in the International Journal of Cancer, defines any drink at 65 degrees Celsuis or above as “very hot” and posing a potential risk.
Consuming six or more hot drinks per day also raises the risk, according to data from 977,282 middle-aged men and women.
Although adding milk can cool drinks down slightly, a milky tea or coffee may still be far too hot, researchers say.
Tea made immediately after a kettle is fully boiled is touching boiling point, which is 100 degrees C (212 degrees F). Once poured into a cup, that lowers to around 90 or 95 degrees C.
The advice is to wait a few minutes before drinking so the beverage cools to a safer temperature.
Cancer Research UK says it’s difficult to put an exact time on how long a hot drink should be left to cool.
“But if you’re worried, we’d suggest just waiting until it’s comfortable to drink rather than drinking it while it’s still very hot,” the charity said.
Lead researcher Dr Keren Papier said research in South America – where many people drink a very hot herbal beverage called mate – had already shown a similar link between hot drinks and oesophageal cancer.
But she said: “More research is now needed to identify the exact drink temperatures linked to this increased risk.”
A separate study, external of 118 young adults who did multiple tastings of different black coffees found most only deemed the drinks to be too hot if the temperature was 70 degrees C or above.
According to one takeaway coffee cup manufacturer, the ideal temperature for hot coffee on the go is between 49 and 60 degrees C.
Should a barista want the coffee to stay hotter for longer – if a customer requests extra hot – it can be served at over 82 degrees C, says MTPak Coffee.
21:46, 08 Sep 2026Updated 21:48, 08 Sep 2026
Jeremy Clarkson won big at the NTAs (Image: Getty Images for The NTA’s)
Jeremy Clarkson made a comment about his recent cancer battle after winning big at the National Television Awards this evening, beating out stiff competition from Stacey Solomon and Tyson Fury.
The former Grand Tour host, 66, has delighted fans with his Clarkson’s Farm series in recent years, with the Amazon Prime Video show taking home the first ever Reality Docuseries at the NTAs.
The hit show was up against At Home With The Furys, Fletchers’ Family Farm, Mortimer & Whitehouse: Gone Fishing and Stacey & Joe for the first ever award of its kind.
Appearing in the press room following the latest addition to his trophy cabinet, he shared an update on his health after breaking the news of his prostate cancer diagnosis in the most recent season.
“I had a heart thing and a bit of cancer but we live in a time when doctors can fix things very easily,” he said. “It was annoying rather than emotional – I missed a lot of the harvest, which I love.”
Speaking onstage during the ceremony he also took the opportunity to celebrate his co-stars, telling the star-studded: “Crikey! Some lovely programmes in that category.
“I don’t want to drone on forever but I just want to say on behalf of everyone who makes this show, thank you.”
Jeremy stunned fans – and his Clarkson’s Farm castmates – when he spoke candidly about his health in the most recent series, and was seen telling Kaleb Cooper that the disease was “aggressive” but had been discovered early.
He also revealed that he had undergone an operation to remove part of his prostate. In an update after the episode aired, he shared that he is now in remission.
Jeremy’s appearance at the NTAs comes after Kaleb gave the Mirror an update after 11 sheep were stolen from Clarkson’s Farm last week.
The Clarkson’s Farm breakout star told us on the red carpet: “We had 11 sheep stolen. It’s in the police’s hands now, so we’re just waiting to hear back from their investigation.
“But it’s going to be incredibly hard to track down because, of course, it’s been so dry this year, so we can’t find tracks, you know? They’re checking all the cameras in the local area at the moment to see if they can track it back.”
The Clarkson’s Farm star said that while sheep theft was not something he heard about particularly often, its impact on farmers could be devastating.
He added: “I wouldn’t say it happens a lot. I think it happens, but you don’t hear of it very often. But it’s very serious. You’ve actually taken someone’s livelihood away.
“[They rely on] that money to keep the farm going, keep people paid and jobs, and so on. So I think it’s very serious. We had 11. I’ve heard of some cases where it’s been about 50.”
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The Food and Drug Administration on Friday approved a new, targeted breast cancer drug for patients who become resistant to hormone therapy. File Photo by Jim Lo Scalzo/EPA-EFE
Sept. 4 (UPI) — The Food and Drug Administration on Friday approved a new, targeted breast cancer drug for patients who become resistant to hormone therapy.
The drug, camizestrant, was approved under the FDA’s accelerated approval program.
It acts on ESR1 mutations, which are acquired resistances that tumors may develop during treatment for metastatic breast cancer.
“Women living with metastatic breast cancer face an uphill battle as their tumors continuously evolve to escape treatment,” acting FDA Commissioner Kyle Diamantas said in a statement. “We owe them every weapon in our arsenal.”
“Today’s approval delivers a win to these patients by granting them a targeted therapy designed specifically to overcome resistance, giving them more time before their disease progresses.”
Dr. Angelo de Claro, director of the FDA’s Oncology Center of Excellence, said, “I commend both the FDA and the sponsor for their commitment to advancing cancer care and securing this accelerated approval.”
“This marks the first FDA approval of a cancer therapy guided by the detection of a resistance mutation in circulating tumor DNA (ctDNA) before imaging tests show that the disease is progressing,” he added.
“But additional evidence is needed to confirm clinical benefit.”
Dolly Parton has been laid to rest in a private ceremony.
The immediate family of the country western star who died last week gathered at Woodlawn Memorial Park and Mausoleum in Nashville on Friday morning.
Parton was buried alongside her husband of almost 60 years, Carl Dean, who died in March 2025. The bronze crypt plate mounted at the mausoleum had the star’s name engraved on it before she died, alongside her husband’s name and a depiction of her Tennessee home.
In a social media post, Amelia Young from Nashville’s NewsChannel 5 shared photos of Parton’s burial site and said that the cemetery had set out velvet ropes and guest books so fans could visit Parton and pay their respects.
“Dolly’s fans and friends from around the world are encouraged to pay tribute to Dolly on social media tagging @dollyparton,” according to the cemetery’s obituary. In lieu of flowers, the family asks for donations to be made to Dolly Parton’s Imagination Library.
Woodlawn Memorial Park and Mausoleum is Nashville’s largest cemetery, where many other country western stars have been interred including George Jones, Tammy Wynette, Eddy Arnold, Marty Robbins and Porter Wagoner — Parton’s former mentor, for whom she wrote “I Will Always Love You” as a professional farewell when she went solo in 1973.
Parton’s great-niece Lainey Parton shared a tribute following the funeral, writing on Instagram, “This is a really hard post for me to make. I wanted to wait until after my granny was laid to rest yesterday before I tried to put any of this into words.
“From the time I was little, my granny always had a way of making me feel like I was enough. She never made my dreams feel too big or made me feel like I couldn’t do something. She believed in me before I even knew how to believe in myself.
“Most people can think of at least one bad memory with everyone in their family. I honestly can’t think of one with her.
“Because she couldn’t have kids of her own, she always made us feel like we were hers. She loved us that way, and I’ll forever be grateful for that.
“One memory I’ll always hold onto is when she asked me to sing with her on her @smokymountaindna album. I was a freshman in high school and SO nervous. But she had a way of making me feel like nothing bad could happen. She made me feel safe, confident, and like I belonged right there beside her. …
“She didn’t just tell me to chase my dreams, she helped me get there.”
Parton died peacefully last week, her nephew Bryan Seaver announced in a news release shared with The Times. Seaver also announced her death in a video shared to the singer’s Instagram page. Parton was 80.
In a statement, a representative for the country music icon said: “After bravely facing a brief battle with cancer, Dolly departed her Earthly life today at the Vanderbilt-Ingram Cancer Center surrounded by loved ones.”
The type of cancer was not specified.
Officials at Gaza’s Al-Aqsa Martyrs Hospital say cancer medicines have completely run out across the besieged enclave, after an Israeli strike damaged the facility’s water tanks, laboratory equipment, and storage areas in Deir el-Balah.
Published On 29 Aug 202629 Aug 2026
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The U.S. Food and Drug Administration headquarters is shown in Silver Spring, Md. The FDA announced Wednesday it has approved a new treatment for those with advanced pancreatic cancer. File photo by Jim Lo Scalzo/EPA-EFE
Aug. 26 (UPI) — On Wednesday, the U.S. Food and Drug Administration announced its approval of Rasonque, a new treatment option for people with advanced pancreatic cancer.
A tablet taken once a day, the medication targets forms of a protein called RAS, which is a key driver of tumor growth in many patients with pancreatic adenocarcinoma, the most common form of the cancer, the FDA said. This form of cancer develops in cells lining the ducts of the pancreas.
“Today’s approval provides a critical new option for patients facing an extraordinarily difficult and historically hard-to-treat cancer,” said Kyle Diamantas, acting commissioner of the FDA. “It is our fundamental duty to deliver more cures and meaningful treatments to patients as quickly as possible.”
A press release from the FDA said the approval demonstrates the agency’s “commitment to moving with urgency, reducing unnecessary delays and advancing innovative treatments.”
Rasonque has been approved for adults who have metastatic pancreatic adenocarcinoma who have received at one least one prior systemic therapy or those who are not candidates for multiagent systemic therapy.
About 90% to 95% of the new cases of pancreatic cancer diagnosed in the United States each year are this form, the FDA said, citing the National Cancer Institute. Johns Hopkins Medicine also said “the vast majority” of pancreatic cancer diagnoses are this form.
In a clinical trial, the new treatment improved median overall survival to 13.2 months from 6.7 months with standard chemotherapy, the FDA said.
“This drug showed unprecedented results in an area of high unmet need,” said Angelo de Claro, director of the FDA’s Oncology Center of Excellence.
The agency granted this approval to Revolution Medicines Inc.
Dolly Parton had reportedly been battling cancer before her death.
A spokesperson for Parton’s estate confirmed the cause of death to the New York Times.
In a statement, also shared with People, a representative for the country music icon said: “After bravely facing a brief battle with cancer, Dolly departed her Earthly life today at the Vanderbilt-Ingram Cancer Center surrounded by loved ones.”
The type of cancer was not specified. TMZ had previously reported that Parton had been hospitalized early Friday for kidney and autoimmune issues.
Parton’s death at age 80 was announced earlier Tuesday by her nephew Bryan Seaver in a news release and in a video shared to the singer’s Instagram page. Tributes from entertainment luminaries, politicians and others immediately followed.
An entertainer and philanthropist, Parton had previously had a series of health issues that led her to postpone several public appearances and performances. She missed the announcement of a Dollywood attraction to recover from a kidney stone in September 2025. Later that month, she delayed her residency at Caesars Palace in Las Vegas for unspecified “health challenges.”
“Our beloved Dolly Parton spent her life and career bringing joy, laughter, hope and integrity into everything she touched,” the statement from her representatives read. “Her unmatched generosity reached the lives of countless people whom she would never meet, yet she was always there to offer a helping hand.
“Whether it be the hundreds of millions of books donated through her invaluable Imagination Library or funding research that helped create a lifesaving vaccine used around the world, Dolly’s unconditional love for all people was the guiding force for her lasting impact.”
DOLLY Parton’s cause of death has been revealed as the country music superstar died following a “brief battle with cancer”, aged 80.
The Queen of Country passed away on Tuesday after suffering from a number of health issues in recent months.
It has now been revealed that Dolly died “surrounded by loved ones” in Nashville after a “brief battle” with cancer, reports People.
Representatives revealed the news in a statement to the outlet which did not reveal the type of cancer Dolly had been battling.
The statement read: “Our beloved Dolly Parton spent her life and career bringing joy, laughter, hope and integrity into everything she touched.
“Her unmatched generosity reached the lives of countless people whom she would never meet, yet she was always there to offer a helping hand.
It comes as:
“Whether it be the hundreds of millions of books donated through her invaluable Imagination Library or funding research that helped create a lifesaving vaccine used around the world, Dolly’s unconditional love for all people was the guiding force for her lasting impact.
“After bravely facing a brief battle with cancer, Dolly departed her Earthly life today at the Vanderbilt-Ingram Cancer Center surrounded by loved ones.”
Dolly’s nephew Bryan Seaver announced her death in a heartbreaking statement on her official Instagram page Tuesday afternoon, shocking her fans worldwide.
Dolly had been struggling with her health for some time before her passing and was forced to bow out of numerous gigs.
She told PEOPLE on Friday: “I am dealing with some health issues that I just didn’t pay attention to when I was watching over Carl.”
Her beloved husband of 60 years, Carl Thomas Dean, died last March after being diagnosed with Alzheimer’s disease in 2019. He was 82 years old.
After cancelling a slew of shows in December, the Tennessee native admitted she needed to go through “a few procedures”.
Last October, Dolly’s sister Frieda had pleaded with her fans to pray for her sibling due to fears around her health.
It was only earlier this month that she shared an update with fans on social media saying she had a “few little health issues”.
She added that “sometimes I get a little dizzy and I get dehydrated”, saying her doctors had banned her from traveling to the opening of Dollywood’s latest ride.
But during her last public appearance, Dolly appeared upbeat at the unveiling of her new Nashville truck stop.
And just one week before her death, she shared about her excitement to open a new museum in her very last post.
Dolly has no children but leaves behind her legacy in music.
Across her illustrious career, Dolly became one of the most-honored female country performers of all time.
Dolly Parton is one of the most well-known country stars in the business, and her career has continued to flourish. Here’s a look at the highlights of the music legend’s decades-long career.
A total of 25 of her singles or albums became Gold, Platinum or Multi-Platinum records.
She had 26 songs reach number one on the Billboard country charts – a record for a female artist – and 42 career top 10 country albums.
As of 2012, she had written more than 3,000 songs and sold more than 100 million records.
She also boasts a whole host of awards including 11 Grammy Awards alongside 55 nominations.
Dolly is also in several halls of fame across the US including the Hollywood Walk of Fame, Country Music Hall of Fame and the Nashville Songwriters Hall of Fame.
In 2023, she was even ranked at number 27 on Rolling Stone‘s 2023 list of the 200 Greatest Singers of All Time.
