A groundbreaking surgical procedure is offering new hope to cancer survivors seeking to have children. Last week, a team in Switzerland announced the birth of a baby boy, Lucien, whose mother underwent an experimental surgery to preserve her fertility after treatment for bowel or rectal cancer, according to MIT Technology Review. This marks the fifth baby born following the procedure and the first in Europe, as stated by Daniela Huber, the gyno-oncologist who performed the operation.
The surgery involves temporarily moving the uterus, ovaries, and fallopian tubes out of the way during cancer treatment, protecting them from the damaging effects of radiation and chemotherapy. Once the treatment is complete, the organs are repositioned. This innovative approach is a potential solution for cancer survivors who wish to conceive, as radiation and chemotherapy can severely impact the uterus and ovaries, according to MIT Technology Review.
Meanwhile, in international affairs, tensions remain high. Indirect talks between the U.S. and Iran have begun regarding Iran's nuclear program, raising concerns for an Iranian-American held in Evin prison in Tehran, as reported by NPR Politics. Ryan Fayhee, lawyer for journalist Abdolreza Valizadeh, expressed his concern for his client.
Also, Danish veterans are calling for an apology from former President Trump. Veterans are expressing anger and betrayal over Trump's recent comments about NATO allies in Afghanistan and his past attempts to acquire Greenland, according to NPR Politics.
In other news, Malaysia is focusing on policy execution and discipline in the coming years. The Anwar Ibrahim administration is aiming to achieve policy goals under the 13th Malaysia Plan (RMK13) ahead of potential elections, which could occur as early as February 2028, according to Fortune. "2026 is going to be about how we deliver RMK13," said YB Akmal Nasrullah Mohd Nasir, Malaysia's economy minister, to Fortune. He added that focusing on execution has "a higher chance of success compared to trying to come up with a new policy direction."
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