Category: Cancer

Cancer is a horrible disease that affects most people at some point in their lifetime. Over time there have been incremental improvements in diagnosis and treatment that have resulted in improved outcomes.

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		Are we making progress against cancer?  
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						Cancer is a Leading Cause of Death
							
							
							
							
							
						
						
							
							
						
						
							
							
							
							
							

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						Cancer is Mostly a Disease of Aging
							
							
							
							
							
						
						
							
							
						
						
							
							
							
							
							

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						As you get older the higher the risk of developing cancer

                       
 
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						Is the death rate from cancer increasing over time?
							
							
							
							
							
						
						
							
							
						
						
							
							
							
							
							

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						As a % of the population, more people are dying of cancer than in the past.
                       
 
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						Which one of these choices is a new Pillar of Cancer Therapy?
							
							
							
							
							
						
						
							
							
						
						
							
							
							
							
							

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						Approved treatments include Surgery, Radiotherapy, Cytotoxic Chemotherapy, Molecularly Targetted Therapy and....
                       
 
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						40% of Cancer Cases are Caused by Preventable Risk Factors
							
							
							
							
							
						
						
							
							
						
						
							
							
							
							
							

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						Lifestyle choices can prevent 4 out of 10 cancer cases? True or False
                       
 
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						What single factor leads to the best treatment outcome on average?
							
							
							
							
							
						
						
							
							
						
						
							
							
							
							
							

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Early Detection
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Today, we are celebrating everyone’s favourite bean with a special ”Coffee Edition.”

First up, our lead story: a scientific discovery that explains exactly why coffee is such a powerhouse for your health. Researchers at Texas A&M University have finally uncovered a hidden cellular switch that helps protect your cells from stress, inflammation, and damage. This finding provides a long-awaited biological mechanism for why coffee drinkers tend to live longer.

New research from APC Microbiome Ireland has revealed that coffee reshapes your microbiome in ways that significantly improve mood and lower perceived stress, regardless of whether you drink caffeinated or decaf.

Evidence from a massive study of more than 130,000 people, led by investigators from Harvard and Mass General Brigham, suggests that drinking two to three cups of coffee a day can reduce dementia risk and slow cognitive decline.

A large-scale study involving over 350,000 participants in the U.K. Biobank has linked regular coffee consumption to significantly lower rates of liver disease and cancer.

While coffee was once viewed as a cardiovascular risk, the American Heart Association now states that consuming up to five cups a day is generally safe for most adults and may actually lower the risk of heart failure, stroke, and heart disease. Furthermore, data from the UK Biobank shows that drinkers of ground coffee see a 27% reduction in all-cause mortality.

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All right, let’s race through the latest improvements in coffee’s environmental impact:

Colombian startup Woodpecker WPC is turning coffee husks and recycled plastic into sustainable housing kits that cost just $4,500 and can be built in a week.
Researchers in Australia found that replacing 15% of sand in concrete with waste coffee grounds makes the material 30% stronger.
A study from Aston University shows that spent coffee grounds can be used to grow biodiesel-producing algae, offering a sustainable alternative to palm oil.
Ford and McDonald’s are teaming up to turn coffee ”chaff” into car parts like headlamp housings that are 20% lighter.
Swiss company CoffeeB has launched compostable ”Coffee Balls” encased in a seaweed layer that breaks down in just four weeks.
Designer Uyen Tran is recycling coffee grounds and shellfish waste into a biodegradable leather alternative called Tômtex.
Seven Cafe is now using hydrogen roasting to cut CO2 emissions while creating a smoother, less bitter flavour.
Czech platform Coffee!Up is turning office waste into a ”cascade” of products including premium skincare oil and carbon-negative biochar.
The International Center for Circular Economy in Coffee (C4CEC) launched in Italy to eliminate waste across the entire industry, reminding us that coffee is a fruit and we currently waste 95% of it.
The upcycled coffee fruit extract market is projected to reach $865 million by 2036, as brands like KonaRed turn cherry pulp into high-value antioxidants.
Nescafé has already surpassed its 2025 goal, sourcing 32% of its coffee from farmers practicing regenerative methods to improve soil health.
As of 2026, the industry is moving toward ”de-aluminumization,” with traditional foil bags being replaced by recyclable mono-materials and nano-barrier paper.
2026 Coffee Barometer: This milestone 20th-anniversary report is pushing the industry for unified collective action to ensure coffee remains a thriving, sustainable sector.

And finally, my favourite quote of the day from the Daily Quote podcast this week comes from punk legend and coffee enthusiast Henry Rollins, who once said: “What goes best with a cup of coffee? Another cup.”

Now we know that advice isn’t just rock and roll, it’s backed by life-saving science!

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Helping Your Body “See” and Fight Cancer Like a Common Cold

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Canada’s Improved Cancer Survival Rate

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Turning Tumors’ Own Defenses Against Them

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Health and wellness for cancer survivors improved with Pickleball

unknown author – “Sometimes you just have to be done. Not mad, not upset. Just done.”

Henry David Thoreau – “The price of anything is the amount of life you exchange for it.”

Agatha Christie – “Instinct is a marvelous thing. It can neither be explained nor ignored.”

Paul Simon – “One man’s ceiling is another man’s floor.”

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