UK melanoma skin cancer cases hit record high, primarily due to sun exposure
BBC - 26-May-2024Nearly 90% of cases are preventable, linked to excessive UV radiation
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Fewer people are dying from cancer, but more people are getting it
Independent - 13-Mar-2024Prostate, breast, liver, and kidney cancers are driving this increase
Cancer Research UK manifesto to avoid 20,000 cancer deaths
BBC - 27-Nov-2023Bold plan needed to fix NHS, boost research, and end preventable deaths
Sensor-powered robot could detect breast cancer lumps at greater depths
Independent - 03-Oct-2023Device uses sensor technology to apply human-like forces with precision
New clinical trial to benefit rare cancer patients in Scotland
Independent - 03-Sep-2023The trial could help to match right treatment to people with rare cancers
Death in men due to melanoma comparatively double, compared to women
The Guardian - 15-Jul-2022High death rates in men due to skin cancer point out the need of sun safety
Nasal swab and blood test for early detection of lung cancer
Evening Standard - 11-Jun-2021People in Hampshire and Yorkshire will be invited for participation in the trial
Achilles raised $175.5 million to develop new cancer immunotherapies
Cancer Research UK - 18-May-2021Patient-specific cell therapies under clinical trials for treating lung cancer and melanoma
Obesity rivals smoking as a leading cause of cancer
Guardian - 14-Feb-2021Regular exercise & better diet lowers cholesterol and can help in preventing cancer
New blood test detects cancer 4 years before symptoms appear
Guardian - 21-Jul-2020When improved, could one day promote prevention and early treatment
Blood test as multi-cancer detection tool
BBC - 31-Mar-2020More to look forward as it promises early cancer detection when fine-tuned
New drug slowed tumour growth in men with prostate cancer
BBC - 30-Sep-2019Olaparib delays cancer growth by months, which means the increased lifespan
Cancer survival rates improving, but UK performing poorly
BBC - 12-Sep-2019If there is an election soon, then maybe consider the parties' health policies as well as Brexit
New screening test may help to nip ovarian cancers in the bud
Independent - 23-Aug-20194x survival rate if EOC is caught early
Delay in reporting embarrassing symptoms increases risk of death
Independent - 09-Jan-2019It's important to realise the possible serious implications of the symptoms
Cancer breathalyser starts clinical trial for wide range of cancers
Guardian - 03-Jan-2019VOCs in breath captured by mask sent to lab for diagnosis - avoids invasive tests
Tumour cells examined in virtual reality
BBC - 26-Dec-2018Allows researchers to better understand tumour structure and examine it from any angle
Screening for bowel cancer only after 60 years is not good enough!
BBC - 10-Aug-2018Will be able to catch bowel cancer 10 years earlier than now
Landmark moment in lymphoma CAR T cell treatment
Cancer Research UK - 12-Dec-2017Four in 10 patients with aggressive lymphoma were cancer-free 15 months after treatment. US clin...
Obesity link to cancer not well known by public
BBC - 09-Sep-2016Three out of four people are unaware being overweight increases the risk of developing 10 differe...
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