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27th July 2010
NICE call for specialist teams for neglected cancer
NICE recommends specialist teams to treat people with unexplained cancer.
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22nd July 2010
Cancer patients get unlimited ice-cream
Luton and Dunstable Hospital makes ice-cream available 24 hours a day.
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14th July 2010
the week: issue 153, 2-8 July
The week provides need-to-know news, consultations and events for chief executives and their teams.
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24th June 2010
Broccoli helps beat cancer
Vegetables rich in sulforaphane help sorafenib drug fight pancreatic cancer.
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26th April 2010
Viruses modified to kill cancer cells
Researchers say viruses can 'deliver gene therapy' to destroy cancer cells.
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26th August 2009
Ovarian cancer symptoms missed
Ovarian cancer is going undiagnosed for months as the symptoms are not being recognised.
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24th August 2009
Blood flow treatment shortens recovery time
Trial has helped a pensioner recover after surgeons removed a tumour from his pancreas.
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18th August 2009
More rare cancer treatment on NHS
The NHS is to get a specialist cancer unit that uses proton therapy to treat brain and spinal tumours.
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18th August 2009
Healthy lifestyle impacts chronic disease
A study has found the chance of developing chronic disease can be reduced by 80% if four healthy behaviours are followed.
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17th August 2009
Processed meat cancer link
The World Cancer Research Fund UK say parents should avoid giving processed meat to their children.
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17th August 2009
Lack of knowledge of cancer symptoms
One in seven people cannot name cancer symptoms according to a survey by Cancer Research UK.
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3rd August 2009
Ovarian cancer risk linked to flawed gene
Two copies of flawed gene can significantly increase a woman's chance of developing ovarian cancer.
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3rd December 2007
Cancer care plan outlined
Ministers to set out plans for cancer services reform in England.
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28th November 2007
The USA's six killer illnesses
The New York Times examines the six primary causes of death and illness in the United States.
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28th November 2007
Cancer centre in Belfast
A new cancer centre at Queen's University in Belfast will make it a centre of excellence.
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27th November 2007
Institute open for cancer fight
Hundreds of health experts join forces to fight cancer in a new pioneering institute set to open.
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26th November 2007
Skin cancer common on left side
Scientists discover melanoma is more common on the left-hand side of the body.
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22nd November 2007
Let patients die at home
Cancer charity says NHS should give terminally ill patients the option of dying at home.
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22nd November 2007
Gene that cuts cancer risk
British study finds almost 40% of population have gene that could reduce risk of cancer.
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21st November 2007
PSA lower in obese men
Researchers find larger men have more blood which dilutes levels of protein.
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20th November 2007
'Millions wasted' on cancer studies
The BBC finds millions of pounds has been wasted on cancer research.
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20th November 2007
Popping bubbles cancer treatment
Scientists try to harness energy released when bubbles burst to kill off cancer cells.
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19th November 2007
Can cannabis halt breast cancer?
Scientists believe a compound found in cannabis may stop breast cancer spreading.
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15th November 2007
Cancer vaccine from tumour cells
Scientists find a way of producing cancer vaccine manufactured from patient's own tumour.
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15th November 2007
Drug helps fight colon cancer
Canadian researchers say cetuximab (Erbitux) extends survival in some patients with colon cancer.
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15th November 2007
No carbs may curb prostate cancer
Preliminary lab tests show leaving carbohydrates out of diet may slow prostate cancer.
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14th November 2007
Chemo success rate
New genetic test increases the success rate of chemotherapy in breast cancer patients.
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12th November 2007
Cancer fight pact
Northern Ireland and Indian scientists to work together to find new ways to fight cancer.
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9th November 2007
Cancer risk from pill 'reversible'
International study says cancer risk associated with the pill is reversible.
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9th November 2007
Child cancer stem cell find
Stem cell found in dogs could lead to new treatments for bone cancer in children say scientists.
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7th November 2007
Obese women 'high cancer risk'
Study says around 6,000 middle-aged or older UK women develop cancer because they are overweight.
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5th November 2007
Better treatment for lung cancer
Call for better detection, treatment and research on lung cancer.
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2nd November 2007
NHS cancer plan 'failing'
Report says avoidable deaths from cancer in England and Wales are not falling as fast as predicted.
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1st November 2007
Lose weight to cut cancer risk
Study urges people to lose weight to reduce cancer risk.
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1st November 2007
Edelweiss sun block secret?
Scientists say edelweiss plant may produce a natural sunscreen and protect people from skin cancer.
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1st November 2007
Chemo drug improves cancer survival
New study finds treatment of stomach cancer improved survival rates for Japanese patients.
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31st October 2007
Lung cancer risk 'cut'
A derivative of vitamin A may help cut former smokers' risk of lung cancer.
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31st October 2007
Drug trial hope for kidney cancer
A new drug trial for kidney cancer has produced promising results.
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31st October 2007
Cancer deaths 'not cut' by vit D
Researchers say vitamin D may not help prevent cancer deaths.
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30th October 2007
UV cancer drug hope
Scientists say using ultra-violet light to activate cancer drugs may help them target tumours.
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30th October 2007
Fight to keep cancer unit open
Devon and Cornwall primary care trusts want to close cancer unit at Royal Devon and Exeter Hospital.
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30th October 2007
East Asians 'ignorant' of hep B
Study shows many people confuse the virus with hepatitis A.
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26th October 2007
Warning on smear tests
Researchers say women who had pre-cancerous cells removed are more likely to develop cancer.
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26th October 2007
Schoolgirls will get cancer jab
Ministers to announce that from September 2008 schoolgirls in England will get cancer vaccine.
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24th October 2007
Emotional support for cancer patients
Experts say doctors should try harder to help cancer patients deal with emotions.
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23rd October 2007
Cancer 'not linked' to emotions
US scientists say the power of positive thinking is of limited benefit to cancer patients.
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23rd October 2007
Cancer protection from broccoli
Researchers find extract of broccoli sprouts may help protect against skin cancer.
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23rd October 2007
Breast cancer biggest fear
A survey finds British women fear breast cancer more than any other disease.
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18th October 2007
Disposable medical detection kits
Scientists are pioneering a cancer detecting credit card sized kit.
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15th October 2007
US cancer death rates fall
Better screening contributes to a drop in cancer mortality.
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10th October 2007
Work cancer 'underestimated'
The government is underestimating work related cancer according to new study.
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9th October 2007
'Cancer risk clue' in hip size
Research suggests women whose mothers have big hips are more likely to develop breast cancer.
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9th October 2007
Ovarian cancer risk 'cut' by diet
US researchers say a low-fat diet may protect against ovarian cancer.
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5th October 2007
Call for cancer drug review
Jane Tomlinson's family calls for review of availability of trial drugs.
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5th October 2007
Cancer therapy may spread disease
New study suggests treatment for prostate cancer could spread disease to other parts of body.
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5th October 2007
Millions die in cancer pain
The WHO launches a guide to the low-cost provision of palliative care for the terminally ill.
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4th October 2007
Stem cells 'link' to cancer spread
US scientists say stem cells may trigger dangerous changes in cancer cells allowing them to spread.
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4th October 2007
DNA test for cervical cancer
A new method to identify those at risk of cervical cancer at an early stage could be developed.
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3rd October 2007
Tories plan new cancer strategy
Plans revealed by the Tories say UK will be among first to introduce new cancer treatments.
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3rd October 2007
Child cancer drug 'promising'
Lab tests suggest new drug may prove effective in tackling three types of childhood cancers.
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3rd October 2007
Can virus jab combat cancer?
Researchers say a common virus vaccine could be used to combat cancer.
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3rd October 2007
Drink milk, prevent cancer spread
Researchers in Australia say a fortified glass of milk may be way of blocking cancer spread.
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2nd October 2007
Workplaces healthier
Cancer Research UK say workplaces are already healthier thanks to the smoke ban.
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2nd October 2007
Breast cancer drug revealed
A drug used to treat Alzheimer's patients could help prevent breast cancer from recurring.
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2nd October 2007
Europe healthier than America
Study found higher rates of diagnosis among Americans of all major chronic diseases.
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1st October 2007
Breast cancer reduced by 2024
Experts say changes to women's lifestyle could prevent one in 10 breast cancer cases by 2024.
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27th September 2007
Alcohol raises breast cancer risk
Researchers say three or more alcoholic drinks a day raises risk of breast cancer by as much as 30%.
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27th September 2007
Breast cancer recurrence
Women take a big risk when they stop breast cancer treatment early.
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26th September 2007
Bowel cancer for heart patients
Hong Kong study suggests heart patients have twice the chance of contracting bowel cancer.
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25th September 2007
US breast cancer death rate drop
Breast cancer death rate continues to drop steadily according to cancer group in US.
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24th September 2007
Need to tackle cancer
An expert warns some elderly people are dying because of sub-standard cancer care.
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23rd September 2007
New fight to beat cancer
Immune cells from the best "cancer-fighters" may be given to other cancer patients.
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21st September 2007
Prostate cancer genetic test
Genetic testing to detect prostate cancer in urine launched in the UK.
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20th September 2007
Cancer virus carried by under-16s
Research suggests at least one in 10 girls in England are infected by virus that can cause cancer.
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20th September 2007
Transplant hope to fight cancer
Researcher says immune cells from one person could join battle against cancer in another.
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20th September 2007
Breast cancer signs missed
A survey suggests many women do not know the danger signs of breast cancer.
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20th September 2007
Vaccine protects against HPV
Researchers say the Gardasil vaccine protects against 90% of cervical cancers.
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19th September 2007
Tests 'help' lung cancer
Researchers say tests developed could help triple chance of people surviving lung cancer.
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13th September 2007
Less educated cancer deaths
US study says the less educated are more than twice as likely to die from cancer.
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12th September 2007
Cancer risk 'cut' by pill
Research suggests cancer risk may be cut by taking the contraceptive pill.
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12th September 2007
Tangerine peel 'kills' cancer cells
Research shows compound extracted from tangerine peel can kill certain cancer cells.
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6th September 2007
Could avocados prevent cancer?
Research suggests avocados could prevent mouth cancer and reduce rate of cancer cell growth.
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5th September 2007
Warning on cancer drug
Warning issued by health watchdog about a drug used to treat cancer after two deaths.
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5th September 2007
National cancer biobank opens
A national biobank set up to aid research means cancer patients can now donate tissue samples.
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5th September 2007
Cancer blood test
Hope for a single blood test to detect cancer from bloods samples kept by local GPs.
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5th September 2007
Roll-ups worse for you
Greater risk of developing lung cancer from roll-up cigarettes even though less tobacco consumed.
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4th September 2007
Cancer patients' free treatment
Part of a clinical trial in Manchester means cancer patients may get free treatment.
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4th September 2007
Benefits of a good night's sleep
Researchers believe the melatonin hormone could cut risk of cancer and help prevent Alzheimer's.
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4th September 2007
Breast cancer link to deodorant
Connection between deodorants and breast cancer found by British scientists.
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3rd September 2007
Hypnosis for cancer ops
US research suggests breast cancer patients require less anaesthetic if relaxed by hypnosis.
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31st August 2007
Drug decision anger
Three cancer patients express their disappointment over NICE's drug decision.
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31st August 2007
Testing centre for bowel cancer
Bowel cancer screening programme being run from Dundee could save thousands of lives.
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30th August 2007
Breast cancer link to faulty gene
A faulty copy of a gene is linked to the development of breast cancer scientists say.
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30th August 2007
Ex-smokers lung cancer 'risk'
Scientists say even years after stubbing out former smokers have raised risk of lung cancer.
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30th August 2007
Mobile cancer trigger
Scientists claim only 10 minutes on a mobile could trigger changes in brain associated with cancer.
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29th August 2007
Regular tests fail cancer detection
The detection of aggressive tumours is not improved by frequent screening.
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28th August 2007
NHS bureaucracy hitting cancer care
Karol Sikora discusses the challenges the NHS faces in delivering better cancer care.
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28th August 2007
High-risk prostate cancer control
Researchers say high rates of tumour control over long term possible with combination treatment.
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24th August 2007
Boost vitamin D levels
Researchers say almost 30,000 cases of breast and colon cancer could be prevented by going outdoors.
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22nd August 2007
Huntington's cancer drug hope
Cancer drug found to be capable to use against the disease.
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22nd August 2007
Cranberries boost cancer drug
Test-tube findings say cranberry juice extract makes cancer drugs six times more potent.
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22nd August 2007
Food cancer link dispute
Research involving 100,000 women found no evidence to link breast cancer to certain foods.
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21st August 2007
UK 'behind' in cancer survival
A report says despite recent improvements cancer survival in the UK is still below European average.
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21st August 2007
Chemical 'may' detect cancer
Researchers develop substance which could be given to patients before an MRI scan.
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20th August 2007
Prostate risk 'affected' by obesity
A study suggests obese people less likely to develop prostate cancer but more likely to die of it.
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20th August 2007
Dark fruit and veg anti-cancer agents
Study found foods that contain anthocyanins were most effective at slowing bowel cancer.
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17th August 2007
Cancer patient wins appeal
Cancer patient has been told he will get treatment with Velcade following a PCT review of his case.
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17th August 2007
US food subsidies attacked
Presidential report on cancer takes on tobacco companies and the food industry.
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17th August 2007
Child cancer care training
Paediatric cancer care should be integral part of health care professionals' education.
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16th August 2007
Breast cancer cases fall
Researchers claim fall in breast cancer cases due to women giving up HRT.
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15th August 2007
Transplant patients' cancer tackled
Study suggests injecting healthy blood cells into transplant patients with cancer improves survival.
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14th August 2007
Cancer 'lottery' anger
A man in Harrogate has hit out at hospital trust as they are refusing to pay for special drugs.
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14th August 2007
Breast cancer race gap
New study shows breast cancer death rates may be nearly 40% higher for African-American women.
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13th August 2007
Cervical cancer link to STD
Most women do not know that cervical cancer is caused by a sexually transmitted infection.
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10th August 2007
Bowel cancer research boost
A £160k boost given to scientists studying how aspirin can be used to help fight bowel cancer.
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9th August 2007
Cancer rate rise - modern living
UK experts warn too much food, alcohol and sun has fuelled massive rise in some forms of cancer.
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9th August 2007
MRI may prevent breast cancer
European researchers say MRI scans may offer a new way to detect breast cancer in the early stages.
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8th August 2007
Bayer core profits from cancer drugs
Bayer say core earnings rose by nearly a third in the second quarter due to sales of cancer drugs.
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7th August 2007
The pill protects you from cancer
Scientists reveal the pill can protect a woman against ovarian cancer for at least 20 years.
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6th August 2007
Lung cancer defective gene link
Scientists identify a genetic mutation that makes lung cancer more aggressive.
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3rd August 2007
Cancer treatment overdose inquiry
Inquiry launched over the deaths of two cancer patients at Birmingham Heartlands Hospital.
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3rd August 2007
Sunbathers aware of dangers
Research shows 90% of sun worshippers are aware of the cancer risks, yet persist in getting a tan.
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2nd August 2007
Pancreatic cancer hope
New optical technology may prove effective in detecting pancreatic cancer in its early stages.
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1st August 2007
Child cancer patients failed?
A Lancet study shows that survival rates for children with cancer lag behind those in Europe.
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1st August 2007
Alcohol increases bowel cancer risk
A new study concludes one pint of beer or large glass of wine a day may increase bowel cancer risk.
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1st August 2007
Hereditary cancer worries
A new survey finds people worry too much about hereditary cancer.
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30th July 2007
Scotland has highest cancer rates
Scotland sits at the top of the UK league table for new cases of cancer and deaths from the disease.
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24th July 2007
Statins could increase cancer risk
People who take statins to lower their cholesterol may have an increased risk of cancer.
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18th July 2007
Heart x-ray cancer threat
US doctors say an x-ray to diagnose heart disease may cause cancer in women and young adults
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16th July 2007
Women warned of yo-yo dieting
The risk of kidney cancer is more than doubled if you yo-yo diet.
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16th July 2007
Breast cancer risk from grapefruit
A study suggests eating grapefruit can increase risk of breast cancer by a third.
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16th July 2007
Scorpion venom treats cancer
Researchers claim 'paint' derived from scorpion venom could improve treatment of cancers.
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12th July 2007
Breast cancer patients wait too long
Doctors warn patients with suspected breast cancer are waiting too long.
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11th July 2007
Bubbles deliver cancer drugs
Tiny bubbles may be a finding that leads to new targeted cancer therapies.
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11th July 2007
Brain cancer vaccine approved
Northwest Bio received approval for its brain cancer vaccine in Switzerland.
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11th July 2007
GSK launch cancer drug
GSK to launch cancer drug across Europe that has no chance of making a profit.
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10th July 2007
Cancer link to sausages
Food safety experts warn an additive used in some sausages and burgers could cause cancer.
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10th July 2007
Diet cancer risk to Asian women
A study suggests Asian women who eat a western-style diet may be at higher risk of breast cancer.
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10th July 2007
Kidney cancer drug rejected
A kidney cancer drug has not been approved for use in the NHS in Scotland.
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9th July 2007
NICE u-turn on asbestos drug
NICE have reversed proposal to block drug for people with asbestos-related cancer.
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9th July 2007
Bowel cancer gene identified
A gene which increases risk of bowel cancer by 20% has been identified by UK scientists.
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9th July 2007
Cancer centre opened
A pioneering new cancer centre has been officially opened in Manchester.
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6th July 2007
Breast cancer hope
Scientists may have discovered a new way of exploring causes of breast cancer.
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5th July 2007
Bowel cancer diagnosis improved
Researchers argue computerised decision support systems may help improve diagnosis of bowel cancer.
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3rd July 2007
New vaccine for cervical cancer
Major research proves that new vaccine provides broader protection against cervical cancer.
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3rd July 2007
'Cancer risk' from endometriosis
Evidence suggests women with endometriosis are prone to certain cancers.
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2nd July 2007
Child cancer cases IVF hope
Israeli scientists have extracted eggs from young girls to freeze for possible IVF.
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29th June 2007
Computerised test for smears
Experts say computerised screening for cervical cancer detects more abnormalities than normal smear.
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29th June 2007
Frog cell cancer hope
Brain tumours could be treated using a synthetic molecule based on one found in frog cells.
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26th June 2007
Detection of ovarian cancer
Can ovarian cancer be detected early from specific symptoms?
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25th June 2007
Pioneering breast cancer surgery
Pioneering surgery that converves, rather than destroys, breasts.
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21st June 2007
Girls of 12 will get cancer jab
As from next year girls of 12 will get cervical cancer vaccine.
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21st June 2007
Sea squirt 'treats cancer'
A study suggests a drug made from the sea squirt may help patients with a form of cancer.
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21st June 2007
'Seek and destroy' cancer treatment
A treatment for cancer that tracks down tumours and wipes them out with blast of heat to be tested.
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20th June 2007
Breast cancer tools flawed
US researchers say tools used to predict breast cancer risk may leave some women in the dark.
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20th June 2007
Pill hope for bone marrow cancer
A pill that doubles the surival rate for people with myeloma is given marketing approval.
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19th June 2007
Low-carb diet cancer warning
Scientists claim low-carbohydrate diets may increase risk of bowel cancer.
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15th June 2007
Call for breast services review
Women being treated for suspected breast cancer have been called back for re-examination.
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15th June 2007
Cancer concerns 'justified'
A study suggests those concerned about a strong family history of cancer are right to be.
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15th June 2007
Ovarian cancer therapy
Hormone therapy treatment used for breast tumours has proved successful in combating ovarian cancer.
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13th June 2007
New cancer therapy
Scientists say treatment called photodynamic therapy (PDT) could effectively combat cancer's spread.
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12th June 2007
Bob Monkhouse in cancer ads
The late Bob Monkhouse will appear in cancer ads to raise awareness of prostate cancer.
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7th June 2007
Anti-HIV drug cancer warning
Batches of drug Viracept may have been tainted with potentially lethal cancer-causing chemicals.
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6th June 2007
Patients could soon skip chemo
Doctors say they are closer to predicting which cancer patients can avoid chemotherapy.
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5th June 2007
Rest? No, cancer
Delta Goodrem was told she just needed to rest by doctors but in fact she had blood cancer.
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5th June 2007
Warning on fake cancer drugs
Thousands warned to take extra care with the drug Casodex after a counterfeit batch was found.
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4th June 2007
Refund on cancer drug backed
NICE backs scheme to refund NHS if patients do not respond to bone-marrow cancer drug.
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25th May 2007
Prostate cancer signs not known
A survey has found that three quarters of men do not know the signs of prostate cancer.
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24th May 2007
Men more at risk from cancer
A new report says that men are twice as likely to develop and die from all cancers.
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24th May 2007
Cancer guidance 'ignored'
A survey says specialists ignore guidance on how to monitor breast cancer patients.
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23rd May 2007
Rise in obesity link to cancer
Leading scientist says people must take steps now to prevent increase in cancer cases.
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22nd May 2007
Cancer raises travel insurance
A study shows that people who have had cancer are refused travel insurance or pay alot more.
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21st May 2007
Early screening for prostate cancer
Research says early screening for prostate cancer is important, despite questions over accuracy.
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18th May 2007
Drug could replace chemo
Research suggests some women with breast cancer may be able to take an extra drug and avoid chemo.
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18th May 2007
Chromium in water causes cancer
US study finds chromium causes cancer in lab animals, and it could be harmful to people.
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16th May 2007
Multivitamin cancer warning
US researchers say that taking lots of multivitamins may increase risk of prostate cancer.
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16th May 2007
Cancer survival doubles
A new report says that cancer survival rates have doubled in the past 30 years.
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16th May 2007
Further reform for cancer services
Cancer tsar Professor Mike Richards calls for the NHS to improve patient services.
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15th May 2007
Cancer care reform needed
Government's cancer tsar says cancer services in England need further reform to provide better care.
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14th May 2007
NHS cancer drug cost fear
Cancer doctors fear that the NHS will not be able to afford the new generation of drugs.
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14th May 2007
New drug for breast tumours
Scientists find potential target for treating up to 40% of breast cancers.
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14th May 2007
Obese women skip cancer screening
Research suggests women who are severely obese are more likely to avoid screenings for cancer.
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11th May 2007
Aspirin stops bowel cancer
A study says taking aspirin each day can prevent bowel cancer developing.
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11th May 2007
Let down by the NHS
Maureen Barnes, diagnosed with lung cancer, but told by her PCT they would not fund treatment.
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10th May 2007
Cervical cancer vaccine effective
Trials have found the cervical cancer vaccine, Gardasil, is extremely effective in young girls.
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10th May 2007
Cancer risk cut by Swedish snus
Swedish snus is a smokeless tobacco that puts people at a lower risk of developing cancer.
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9th May 2007
Nose and throat cancer tests
Scientists in Hong Kong and Australia to test experimental treatment for nose and throat cancers.
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4th May 2007
Coffee may ward off diabetes
Experts say coffee can help prevent type 2 diabetes, and even certain cancers.
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2nd May 2007
Pancreatic cancer clues found
US scientists have identified a molecule that could help determine how to treat pancreatic cancer.
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1st May 2007
Cancer gene identified
Scientists have found a gene that could explain why some people get cancer and others do not.
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30th April 2007
US call for new cancer study
The American Cancer Society launches a new cancer research effort hoping to enrol 500,000 people.
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27th April 2007
Workplace cancer deaths
WHO says that at least 200,000 people die every year from cancers related to workplace.
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26th April 2007
Embryos tested for breast cancer
Two couples to have embryos screened to prevent their future children developing the disease.
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23rd April 2007
Fall in US breast cancer cases
Breast cancer rates fall sharply in the wake of the HRT scare of 2002.
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23rd April 2007
Boozing linked to breast cancer
Research proves a direct link between binge drinking and breast cancer.
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20th April 2007
Child cancer breakthrough
Scientists have made a significant discovery that could help treat a rare kidney cancer.
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20th April 2007
Cheap molecule could attack cancer
Canadian researchers say a cheaply produced molecule could be key treatment to variety of cancers.
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19th April 2007
HRT link to ovarian cancer
Ovarian cancer risk is increased by HRT according to a UK study.
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19th April 2007
Strawberry daiquiris help fight cancer
Scientists have found treating the berries with alcohol boosts their cancer-fighting properties.
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19th April 2007
Cups of tea slash skin cancer risk
Research suggests that tea-drinkers were at least 65% less likely to get certain types of tumour.
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18th April 2007
Brain cancer treatment for over 70s
Researchers say elderly people with malignant form of brain cancer should be offered treatment.
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17th April 2007
How does breast cancer spread?
Scientists find the genes that help breast cancer spread.
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17th April 2007
Cervical cancer jab for girls?
Parents argue over whether their 9 year old should have the cervical cancer vaccine.
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17th April 2007
Aspirin protects against cancer
A new study reveals that regular doses of aspirin could keep cancer at bay.
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12th April 2007
Chemotherapy gene control found
Researchers have identified key genes which appear to control impact of chemo on cancer cells.
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11th April 2007
Brain cancer drug ban lifted
NICE has overturned a ban on two brain cancer drugs, Temodal and Gliadel.
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10th April 2007
Cervical cancer detected by staining
A study found that cervical cancer can be detected by using a cell-staining technique.
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10th April 2007
Fat cells 'boost colon cancer'
A US study suggests a chemical produced by fat cells can make colon cancer grow faster.
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10th April 2007
Fat overrides vitamin C benefits
Research suggests the presence of fat in the stomach may override anti-cancer effects of vitamin C.
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5th April 2007
Male cancer worsened by waiting
Men risk spread of cancer by delaying going to the doctors for diagnosis.
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4th April 2007
Red meat causes breast cancer?
New research suggests that consuming red meat could increase a woman's risk of breast cancer.
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4th April 2007
Getting sunburnt 'irresponsible'
Charity warns getting sunburnt deliberately is putting your health at risk.
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3rd April 2007
Radiotherapy delays risk lives
More than half of all cancer patients needing radiotherapy are waiting too long.
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29th March 2007
Cancer drug ban overruled
Velcade ban for bone cancer sufferers has been overturned.
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29th March 2007
Cancer drug bought on internet
It has been reported that people are buying an untried cancer drug over the internet.
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29th March 2007
Kill cancer cells the natural way
Scientists report they can effectively seek and kill cancer cells while sparing healthy ones.
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28th March 2007
Breast MRI scans recommended
A US study suggests that women who have been diagnosed with breast cancer should receive a MRI.
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28th March 2007
Germany uses controversial jab
Cancer jab being used in Germany to vaccinate young girls against virus that causes cervical cancer.
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27th March 2007
Blueberries may help prevent cancer
A study suggest that blueberries contain a compound that could help prevent colon cancer.
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23rd March 2007
More counselling for prostate cancer
Specialist nurses says more counselling resources are needed for men with prostate cancer.
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22nd March 2007
Gene may fight colon cancer
Researchers have uncovered a gene that may have potential to suppress colorectal cancer.
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21st March 2007
Breast cancer link to fatty food
Hard evidence from study that says a high-fat diet increases risk of breast cancer.
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14th March 2007
Cancer pill gets US approval
GlaxoSmithKline won US regulatory approval for Tykerb.
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13th March 2007
'Stop treating my cancer'
An 8-year-old says she has had enough of cancer treatment but doctors refuse to stop radiotherapy.
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12th March 2007
The reality of cancer
We will at some time all know the sense of loss that cancer leaves in its wake.
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9th March 2007
Robot to be used to destroy cancer
Scientists believe the insect shaped robot could be a major weapon in the fight against cancer.
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9th March 2007
Lung cancer drug denied
NICE rules that lung cancer treatment Tarceva will not be made available on NHS.
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26th February 2007
Cancer board joined by Alliance chair
Dr Michael Dixon has been appointed to the new cancer reform strategy board.
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21st February 2007
European cancer rates warning
Study shows rise in deaths from breast cancer.
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21st February 2007
New radiation imaging software
Cancer Centre is to use a new Image Guided Radiation Therapy system called Elekta Synergy.
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20th February 2007
Larger women risk womb cancer
New research suggests a link between weight gain and endometrial cancer.
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20th February 2007
MoD admits liability
A Plymouth woman is to be compensated after MoD admitted 'cancer hug' liability.
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15th February 2007
Genetic test for two cancers
Simple genetic test to distinguish between two near-identical gastrointestinal cancers.
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15th February 2007
Cancer Research backs asbestos claim
Woman claims as a child she hugged her father on is return from work and was exposed to asbestos.
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13th February 2007
New hope for breast cancer
Research suggests that the breast cancer drug exemestane could save 1,300 lives per year.
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9th February 2007
Calls for new test for prostate cancer
Charity says there should be new tests to avoid patients having unneccessary treatment.
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9th February 2007
Cancer reform strategy board announced
The health minister announced the 29 members that will build on the 2000 cancer plan.
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7th February 2007
Cancer on the increase
A study estimates there were 3.2 million new cases of cancer in Europe in 2006.
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6th February 2007
Vitamin D could help fight cancer
Research shows that Vitamin D in the blood could reduce risk of breast and colorectal cancers.
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31st January 2007
Hysteria over 'cure' for cancer
Patients in Greece persuaded to part with money for olive leaves.
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30th January 2007
Sunbeds getting stronger
Experts warn that sunbeds are emitting more harmful rays than a decade ago.
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26th January 2007
Cancer link to gum disease disputed
Gum disease is widespread in the adult population.
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25th January 2007
Tumours shrink with gene switch
Scientist find that sparking a key gene back into life could provide a new treatment for cancer.
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25th January 2007
Risk of more cancer for men
Men who have had breast cancer face a high risk of getting a second cancer according to researchers.
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24th January 2007
Fibre could halve breast cancer risk
Pre-menopausal women who eat large amounts of fibre could halve their breast cancer risk.
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24th January 2007
Drug appeal rejected
Campaigners lost an appeal to make bowel cancer drug widely available on the NHS.
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23rd January 2007
Smear tests shunned
Cervical cancer rates are likely to rise as young women fail to attend screening sessions.
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22nd January 2007
Radiotherapy beneficial
Women over 65 who have had breast cancer surgery could stand a lower risk of reoccurrences.
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19th January 2007
Shangba has become 'cancer village'
Many of the locals in this village in southern China are dying after drinking polluted water.
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17th January 2007
Pancreatic cancer link to gum disease
Research of more than 51,000 men shows that periodontal or gum disease may boost risk of cancer.
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17th January 2007
Pancreatic cancer drug can be effective
Study finds that the drug gemcitabine appears to prevent recurrence of malignancy in some patients.
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17th January 2007
Gullet cancer may be preventable
Scientists believe blocking action of vitamin A may help prevent a type of cancer of the gullet.
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16th January 2007
Men should eat reds and greens
Eating their tomatoes and broccoli could help men to fight prostate cancer.
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15th January 2007
Bowel cancer tumour-growth targeted
Scientists may be able to turn off a "system" that helps bowel tumours survive and grow bigger.
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15th January 2007
GM hens fight cancer
Genetically modified chickens produce useful levels of life-saving proteins in egg whites.
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15th January 2007
Bone cancer patient moving
Patient planning to move from England to Scotland to ensure he gets drug which may prolong his life.
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15th January 2007
Trial to test lung cancer vaccine
Launch of large-scale trial to test vaccine against most common form of lung cancer.
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15th January 2007
Prostate cancer halted with drug
Study suggests that using the drug Glivec helped stop prostate cancer spreading to the bone.
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11th January 2007
Toddler had testicular cancer
Testicular cancer is a disease usually associated with adulthood yet children can also suffer.
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11th January 2007
Dealing with mouth cancer
The disease kills around 1,700 people a year - more than cervical and testicular cancer combined.
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11th January 2007
Cold virus could fight cancer
UK scientists prepare to begin trials to develop a new way of fighting cancer.
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10th January 2007
Cancer risk in gonorrhoea
A study has found that men who have gonorrhoea are twice as likely to develop bladder cancer.
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10th January 2007
New oncology system goes live
Arden Cancer Centre has a new oncology-specific, image-enabled electronic medical record system.
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10th January 2007
NZ strike hits cancer care
Group warns of dangerous delays, calls for government intervention.
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9th January 2007
Cancer's Achilles heel found?
Scientists have discovered the unique way in which spicy food attacks cancer cells.
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9th January 2007
Tumour fighting therapy
A way to block the supply of nutrients to cancer tumours may have been found.
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5th January 2007
Study validates Herceptin
New research proves Herceptin's worth in treating early stage breast cancer.
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4th January 2007
Cancer patients benefit from praying
New research says cancer patients who pray can benefit from increased mental health.
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3rd January 2007
Prostate cancer link to daughters
Researchers say men who father daughters not sons are more are risk of developing prostate cancer.
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3rd January 2007
Is cancer down to fate?
A survey says, over a quarter of people believe fate determines whether they develop cancer.
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2nd January 2007
The doomsday test
New gene test can predict your risk of getting cancer, heart disease and Alzheimer's.
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2nd January 2007
Prostate cancer
Dave Dee discovered he had prostate cancer by chance in 2000 after having a top-to-toe medical.
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2nd January 2007
Paying the price for sunbathing
Woman wants her disfigured face to act as a warning about the affects of the sun.
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2nd January 2007
Hope from cancer jab
WHO calls for affordable delivery systems in developing countries, which see 90% of cases.
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1st January 2007
New gene linked to breast cancer
Women with a damaged copy of a gene called PALB2 have twice the risk of breast cancer.
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20th December 2006
New melanoma research
Deadliest form of skin cancer appears to cheat chemotherapy by disguising itself as a normal cell.
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20th December 2006
Asbestos cancer drug
NHS drugs advisors to reconsider decision to block a drug for people with asbestos-related cancer.
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18th December 2006
Exercise can cut risk of colon cancer
International research shows that keeping active can significantly cut risk of colon cancer.
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18th December 2006
Mouth cancer
The signs of mouth cancer are hard to spot, it has often spread by the time it is diagnosed.
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15th December 2006
Drop in breast cancer link to HRT
Reasearchers at University of Texas say drop in breast cancer could be due to women stopping HRT.
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13th December 2006
Cancer costs
A survey suggest that of 1,751 patients 6% lost their homes following diagnosis.
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12th December 2006
Cancer jab access push
International experts are pushing to qet quick access to new vaccine in developing countries.
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8th December 2006
Younger breast tests?
Research shows four lives per 100,000 could be saved by screening 40 to 50-year olds.
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8th December 2006
Alternative for cancer surgery
Scientists say cancer sufferers in the developing world could soon have surgery at fraction of cost.
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8th December 2006
Top cancer expert paid by Industry
Professor Sir Richard Doll held a consultancy post with US firm Monsanto for more than 20 years.
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7th December 2006
Cancer teen refuses treatment
Girl chooses to enjoy time with her family over further treatment.
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6th December 2006
'No cancer link' to mobile phones
Danish study used mobile phone company records dating back to 1982.
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5th December 2006
Obesity causing more cancer
Experts warn of increased levels in weight-related cancers by 2010.
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4th December 2006
Breast cancer breakthrough
A treatment for hard-to-treat breast cancers has been identified by scientists.
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4th December 2006
Breast cancer link found
Scientists discover a new method of identifying people more at risk of developing breast cancer.
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1st December 2006
Cancer growth prediction
Scientists in Dundee say computer simulation could predict how a cancer tumour may spread.
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1st December 2006
Pill used for abortion could fight cancer
Scientists say abortion pill could fight breast and ovarian cancer.
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30th November 2006
Chemo drugs may be harmful
Research suggests drugs used to destroy cancer cells could be harmful to healthy cells in brain.
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30th November 2006
Cancer survival league tables
Hospitals in England are told to produce cancer survival league tables.
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30th November 2006
Free cancer vaccine for girls
New Hampshire announced plans to become first state to offer new cervical-cancer vaccine to girls.
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29th November 2006
Cancer hit squads sent in
Scottish hospitals to receive help after failing to meet targets.
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29th November 2006
Anti-smoking guru dies of lung cancer
Allen Carr, who helped millions kick the habit, has died from lung cancer.
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29th November 2006
Bladder cancer risk from bacon
Eating too much bacon increases the risk of bladder cancer, research says.
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29th November 2006
Cancer among the Navajo
Government's failure to warn people of the dangers of radioactive waste is blamed.
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29th November 2006
Obesity 'protects' against breast cancer
A recent study shows that obesity in young, pre-menopausal women protects against breast cancer.
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28th November 2006
Rules for alternative medicine
More regulation of the alternative medicine industry needed, says top cancer expert.
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28th November 2006
Laser treatment for skin tumours
Photodynamic Therapy (PDT) is a procedure to remove skin tumours without the need for anaesthetic.
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24th November 2006
Herceptin costs
Doctors warn the cost of Herceptin will mean treatment for other cancer patients will be dropped.
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23rd November 2006
NICE backs breast cancer drug
Approval brings UK in line with other European countries.
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23rd November 2006
British men check regularly
Cancer Research UK say that the number of young british males checking their testicles has tripled.
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22nd November 2006
Launch of radiosurgery products
US company release new products designed to cut down on invasive procedures to treat lung cancer.
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22nd November 2006
New prostate cancer test
Gen-Probe launch a new molecular diagnostic test aimed at detecting prostate cancer.
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21st November 2006
Skin cancer risk for marathon runners
Heightened risk of skin cancer due to more sun exposure.
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20th November 2006
Soy, fish link to lower cancer risk
Childhood consumption affects cancer risk in later life, studies show.
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15th November 2006
Free concert for NHS nurses
George Michael to play free concert for nurses to thank them for the care they gave his mother.
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14th November 2006
Lung cancer drug banned
NICE rule there is no evidence that treatment works.
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7th November 2006
Frustrated doctor deserts Wales
Director calls for honest debate about the state of the NHS in Wales.
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7th November 2006
Python star has cancer surgery
Terry Jones confident about recovery after bowel cancer diagnosis.
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31st October 2006
Family breast cancer risk
Scientists discover women still have higher risk without the gene.
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30th October 2006
Cancer patch hope
Scientists say light-emitting sticking plaster works for common skin cancers.
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29th October 2006
Cancer gene code cracked
Discoveries point to personalised treatments for tumours.
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25th October 2006
Kylie raises cancer fears
Young women now wrongly believe they are most at risk.
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12th October 2006
Cyber patient joins fight
Computers predict success of cancer treatments.
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12th October 2006
Cabbage fights cancer
New evidence suggests green vegetables could be used to destroy cancer cells.
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11th October 2006
Lab leak linked to cancer
A new study estimates radioactive leaks from a lab could have caused hundreds of cancer cases.
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27th September 2006
Heart and cancer deaths falling
New figures show that death rates from cancer and heart disease have fallen since 1996.
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22nd September 2006
Cancer care improves
Cancer care is improving, with a reduction in the 'post-code' lottery of cancer drugs.
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9th September 2006
It is up to you
In a time of trauma, respecting a patient may be allowing them to choose NOT to choose.
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4th September 2006
Cancer patients confused by choice
A study says women may be confused by cancer treatment choices.
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29th August 2006
Cancer breakthrough
A synthetic molecule which caused cancer cells to self-destruct offers hope for treatment.
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8th August 2006
Smoking and cancer insight
New studies give greater insight into cancer and nicotine.
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1st August 2006
Hope for mouth cancer treatment
Two types of mouth cancer are identified and separate approaches will aid treatment.
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30th June 2006
Xrays may increase cancer risk
Women with high risk genes may be more likely to develop breast cancer.
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9th June 2006
Cancer vaccine approved
New vaccine prevents the sexually transmitted disease linked to cervical cancer.
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24th May 2006
Cancer vaccine hopes
Study gives hope for antibodies that could be used in a human cancer vaccine.
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19th May 2006
Cancer needs neglected
Macmillan Cancer Support report shows that many cancer patients feel emotional needs are neglected.
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4th April 2006
Stealth tax for cancer patients
Patients are paying significant costs for travel. Some hospitals charge up to £30 a day for parking.
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28th March 2006
Cancer death inquiry
Family calls for inquiry following delay in diagnosing cancer.
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17th March 2006
Vaccines may prevent cancer
Anti-viral vaccines may prevent one in ten cancer cases.
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7th March 2006
Change to skin cancer services
New guidance recommends increase in provision of care for skin cancer patients.
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4th March 2006
Screening treatment concerns
Around 10% of women who are screened for breast cancer could be given unnecessary treatment.
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