Cancer News
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Fatty acid in lamb could help fight cancer
A fatty acid prevalent in beef, lamb, and dairy products enhances the immune system's ability to fight cancer cells, researchers...
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Up to 10,000 Britons to participate in cancer vaccine trial
Clinical trials to develop personalised cancer vaccines by 2030 are set to get under way, with up to 10,000 Britons...
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Obesity a growing risk factor for cancer, study finds
Obesity is linked to an increased risk of cancer, with the risk varying by sex and type of illness, a...
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Staples such as some breads, cereals and fizzy drinks linked to higher cancer rates
Eating more ultra-processed foods may increase a person’s risk of developing cancer, according to a comprehensive study of the association...
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From crude surgery to gene editing: how cancer treatments have evolved
A little more than two centuries ago, an English novelist named Frances Burney endured a “terrible operation” to remove a...
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Cancer cells can change size to evade treatment, say scientists
Cancer cells can change their size to evade treatment, scientists have discovered. The new findings could lead to treatment being...
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This popular vegetable may be able to prevent cancer
Advances in medicine and tech are helping scientists develop more advanced and effective cancer treatments. In the search for possible,...
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Scientists discover substance in mice that could lead to urine test for liver cancer
The discovery of a substance not identified before in mammals could lead to the world’s first urine test to detect...
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New personalised mRNA cancer vaccine shows 'very exciting' results
Pharmaceutical firms Moderna and Merck have said that a new personalised mRNA cancer vaccine has shown promising results in trials,...
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Equipment Needed To Help Cancer Patients
Cancer Services of Northeast Indiana is asking the public for donations of durable medical equipment, hygiene supplies, and nutrition drink....
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Small scale cancer drug trial cured 100% of patients
An experimental cancer drug appears to have cured every single patient taking part in a small trial conducted in the...
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Eating fish twice a week 'linked to skin cancer'
People who eat two portions of fish a week are at an increased risk of developing malignant melanoma, a study...
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Aggressive prostate cancer linked to five types of bacteria
Researchers have identified five types of bacteria that are linked to aggressive prostate cancer. The bacteria was common in urine...
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Cancer rates 'could rise among ethnic minority groups'
More must be done to tackle smoking and obesity rates among people from ethnic minority groups to prevent a surge...
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Screening at shopping centres planned as UK declares 'national war on cancer'
The UK Health Secretary has set out his long-term vision for a “national mission” to improve cancer prevention and diagnosis,...
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Have cancer check-ups often even if you have no symptoms, expert says
Early detection of cancer could make the difference between life and death, an Emirati doctor has said. Speaking before World...