What’s making the news in Chartis Direct
The world of medicine and healthcare is constantly changing and if you want to stay ahead it pays to keep up to date.
Medical breakthroughs and groundbreaking initiatives like HealthChoice's private health insurance means it is important to keep abreast of what's happening - so you can make the choices that are right for you.
Which is why if it's making the news in private healthcare, here's where you'll find it.
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Health problems 'more likely' in older female cancer survivors
Posted: 04/02/2010
Older female survivors of cancer are at a greater risk of health problems than women in the same age group who have never had the disease. Read more...
Sunbed ban 'will definitely reduce skin cancer threat'
Posted: 13/01/2010
Research published last year revealed that six per cent of children aged between 11 and 17 have used a sunbed, a figure which was expected to rise over the next few year, but the government has unveiled new measures designed to reduce the number of skin cancer cases in the UK. Read more...
Gene test 'may determine chemotherapy effectiveness'
Posted: 12/01/2010
Every year almost 3,000 women are diagnosed with cervical cancer in the UK and many choose to have chemotherapy as a means of beating the disease. Read more...
Mango 'may stop breast cancer'
Posted: 12/01/2010
Recently, experts in the US claimed that eating pomegranate may be able to reduce the chances of a person developing breast cancer and now another fruit has been added to the list - mango. Read more...
Link between stomach bug and cancer identified
Posted: 08/01/2010
Experts in the US have discovered that a common type of stomach bug may be a key factor in the development of breast and gastric cancer. Read more...
'More research needed' to determine possible breast cancer cure
Posted: 07/01/2010
Seemingly every week, healthcare experts are lauding a particular food as having anti-cancer properties, many of which fail to live up to the claims. Read more...
DNA sequence 'could lead to breast cancer diagnosis'
Posted: 06/01/2010
Although one in five women survive breast cancer beyond five years, healthcare experts are constantly striving to reduce mortality rates and a team in the UK claim they may have found the answer. Read more...
Pomegranates may prevent breast cancer
Posted: 05/01/2010
For years healthcare experts have been seeking miracle cures for breast cancer and often turn to so-called super foods for inspiration, but new evidence suggests that pomegranates may hold the key to tackling the disease. Read more...
Experimental drug 'may stop cancer'
Posted: 04/01/2010
Experts in the US have announced that a new type of experimental drug may hold the key to stopping the progression of cancer. Read more...
Tumour discovery signals new hope for breast cancer treatment
Posted: 29/12/2009
Healthcare experts have long held the belief that cancer tumours grow in size until metastasis occurs, when cells leave the tumour and infect other areas of the body. Read more...
Cervical cancer drives 'essential in poorer areas'
Posted: 22/12/2009
Each year almost 3,000 women are diagnosed with cervical cancer in the UK, a figure which is slowly falling, though there are still areas where women are more at risk. Read more...
Exercise 'improves cancer survival'
Posted: 16/12/2009
Each year over 37,000 people are diagnosed with colorectal, or bowel, cancer, the equivalent of over 100 per day, but new research has shown that sufferers may be able to improve their chances of survival by doing one simple thing - exercise. Read more...
It is 'too soon to make alcohol and breast cancer link'
Posted: 15/12/2009
Recent studies have highlighted the risk which excessive alcohol consumption can pose to people's health, but one expert has now claimed that it is "too soon" to make a direct connection between drinking and breast cancer. Read more...
Spices 'may stop breast cancer'
Posted: 08/12/2009
For years, healthcare experts have been promoting the medicinal benefits of herbs and spices, but new evidence has suggested that they may actually be able to prevent breast cancer. Read more...
Rise in cancer rates 'caused by 24-hour drinking'
Posted: 07/12/2009
In the past few years, 24-hour drinking has been named as the major cause of the rise in liver disease, but now experts are claiming that it is also a significant factor in the increase in cancer incidences. Read more...
Dairy products 'may prevent uterine cancer'
Posted: 04/12/2009
Each year, over 7,000 UK women are diagnosed with uterine cancer, a condition which kills almost 1,800 people, but experts in the US believe they may have discovered a way to reduce mortality rates. Read more...
Passive smoking 'may cause breast cancer'
Posted: 03/12/2009
It is a well-known medical fact that people who smoke are more likely to develop lung cancer, but new research has linked the habit with a different form of the disease. Read more...
Late cancer diagnosis 'costing thousands of lives'
Posted: 02/12/2009
Healthcare experts predict that cancer will become the world's biggest killer by next year and a large factor in this is late diagnosis. Read more...
Cervical cancer screening 'saves lives'
Posted: 01/12/2009
Each year, over 2,800 UK women are diagnosed with cervical cancer, making it the sixth most deadly form of the disease, and healthcare experts are constantly striving to raise awareness of preventative measures which can be taken. Read more...
European female cancer deaths decreasing
Posted: 30/11/2009
Despite cancer being predicted to be the biggest killer in the world by next year, deaths due to the disease are declining across Europe, new figures have revealed. Read more...
Experts find cancer-preventing gene
Posted: 27/11/2009
Healthcare experts have discovered a gene which may be able to protect the body against cancer. Read more...
Vaccine technique 'may eliminate cancer tumours'
Posted: 26/11/2009
For many cancer sufferers, the main treatment options following diagnosis is chemotherapy, radiotherapy or, in some forms of the disease, surgery, but experts in the US believe that a new approach may be just as effective. Read more...
Pregnancy protein 'may beat breast cancer'
Posted: 25/11/2009
Each year over a million women are diagnosed with breast cancer worldwide, making it the single most common form of cancer among the females and the biggest killer, but new research may be able to have an impact on these statistics. Read more...
Simple touch techniques 'can reduce breast cancer symptoms'
Posted: 23/11/2009
Though healthcare experts are constantly striving to develop pharmaceuticals capable of alleviating breast cancer pain, researchers have claimed that a simple method of touch therapy may be able to ease sufferers' discomfort. Read more...
Healthy lifestyle 'can prevent female cancer'
Posted: 20/11/2009
Cancer is set to become the single biggest killer in the world next year, with over 300,000 people a year diagnosed with a malignant form of the condition last year. Read more...
Discovery may help female cancer sufferers
Posted: 19/11/2009
Healthcare experts have known for years that cancer thrives on blood sugar and cancer cells favour glucose, but experts now claim that this preference may be the key to defeating the condition. Read more...
Biannual breast screening 'as effective as yearly scans'
Posted: 18/11/2009
For years, healthcare experts have been recommending that women go for annual scans to detect whether they have breast cancer, but new studies have revealed that being screened every 24 months may be just as effective. Read more...
New combination therapy 'could beat breast cancer'
Posted: 17/11/2009
Every year over a million women are diagnosed with breast cancer worldwide, with more than 45,000 coming from the UK. Read more...
Experts link coffee and breast cancer
Posted: 16/11/2009
Many recent studies have linked coffee with health benefits, such as experts in Florida and Japan recommending that three large cups a day could help to cure Alzheimer's. Read more...
Radical discovery 'can re-grow breasts'
Posted: 12/11/2009
Healthcare experts are constantly striving to make new discoveries in the field of breast cancer and have an impact on the one million women a year who are diagnosed with the condition. Read more...
Breast density linked to cancer recurrence
Posted: 11/11/2009
Breast cancer affects over 45,000 people a year in the UK, and though 80 per cent of sufferers survive beyond five years, the disease often returns later in life. Read more...
New cervical cancer test 'more effective'
Posted: 10/11/2009
Every year, almost 2,000 women are diagnosed with cervical cancer, a condition which kills one in three sufferers within five years. Read more...
Low-tar cigarettes 'still a cancer threat'
Posted: 09/11/2009
As the government and the media increasingly criticise smoking and the effects it has on health, many women are trying to quit by first turning to low-tar cigarettes which they believe will not cause as much damage to the lungs. Read more...
Shorter radiation course for breast cancer 'just as effective'
Posted: 06/11/2009
Each year, over a million women are diagnosed with breast cancer worldwide and, though survival rates are constantly improving, the ordeal of going through treatment can often leave permanent physical and mental scarring. Read more...
Can green tea prevent cancer?
Posted: 05/11/2009
Several studies conducted in the last few years have highlighted the health benefits of green tea, with the most recent instance being a US investigation which claimed that green tea can combat prostate cancer. Read more...
Weight training 'has multiple benefits' for breast cancer survivors
Posted: 04/11/2009
Thanks to modern healthcare techniques and screening processes, over 80 per cent of the women diagnosed with breast cancer in the UK go on to beat the disease. Read more...
Certain breast cancer type 'increases chance of recurrence'
Posted: 03/11/2009
Over a million women a year are diagnosed with breast cancer throughout the world, though the disease does not manifest itself in the same way in each sufferer. Read more...
New treatment 'may beat breast cancer in one session'
Posted: 02/11/2009
Though 80 per cent of women diagnosed with breast cancer now go on to defeat the disease, 20 per cent still do not survive past five years. Read more...
Cholesterol medicine 'may stop ovarian cancer'
Posted: 30/10/2009
Heart disease and cancer are the two biggest killers in the world and healthcare experts are constantly striving to find cures for the conditions. Read more...
Alternative cervical cancer test 'not better'
Posted: 29/10/2009
Every year, almost 3,000 women are diagnosed with cervical cancer in the UK, with the majority of these cases being discovered thanks to the Papanicolaou test - also known as the Pap test. Read more...
Pregnant depressed women 'at risk from flu jabs'
Posted: 28/10/2009
Millions of people a year have flu jabs to protect themselves from the potentially debilitating virus, but new research has suggested that one section of the population may be at risk from the virus. Read more...
Female lung cancer deaths 'on the rise'
Posted: 27/10/2009
Breast and cervical cancer are often given greater media coverage than other forms of female cancer, but new research has shown that another form the disease is posing an increasing threat to women. Read more...
Lifesaving breast cancer treatment proven effective
Posted: 26/10/2009
Each year almost 50,000 UK women are diagnosed with breast cancer, with almost 12,000 dying from the disease within five years. Read more...
Normal cells 'may increase breast cancer tumours'
Posted: 23/10/2009
Breast cancer affects over a million women a year worldwide and is the most common form of cancer for female sufferers. Read more...
Biochip 'could help ovarian cancer treatment'
Posted: 22/10/2009
Ovarian cancer is a devastating condition which affects over 6,600 women in Britain every year, or the equivalent of 125 each week. Read more...
Breast cancer screening 'may not be reducing deaths'
Posted: 22/10/2009
For over 20 years, women have been screened for breast cancer, which is the most commonly-diagnosed disease among women. Read more...
Breast cancer sufferers 'have lower vitamin D levels'
Posted: 09/10/2009
Breast cancer sufferers often suffer from a lack of energy, particularly those undergoing chemotherapy for the condition, as the treatment saps energy. Read more...
Charities and prime minister send breast cancer message
Posted: 08/10/2009
Every year, over 45,000 women are diagnosed with breast cancer in the UK - the equivalent of 125 a day. Read more...
HPV 'linked to head and neck cancer'
Posted: 07/10/2009
The human papillomavirus (HPV) is the single biggest cause of cervical cancer, accounting for 70 per cent of cases of the disease. Read more...
Gene discovery 'may prevent majority of breast cancer deaths'
Posted: 06/10/2009
A radical new discovery is being hailed as one of the most significant ever made in the battle against breast cancer. Read more...
Expert: Early diagnosis boosts survival rates significantly
Posted: 05/10/2009
Breast cancer can be a devastating disease for sufferers and their family as although there is now an 80 per cent survival rate in the UK, one in five people who contract the condition will die within five years of diagnosis. Read more...
Being alone 'makes breast cancer worse'
Posted: 02/10/2009
Being diagnosed with breast cancer is a devastating time in a woman's life and the effects can be mental as well as physical. Read more...
Housework 'can stop breast cancer'
Posted: 01/10/2009
Those hours spent vacuuming the carpet and washing the dishes may seem monotonous, but new research has revealed that regular housework can help to prevent breast cancer. Read more...
Wales sunbed ban 'will prevent skin cancer'
Posted: 30/09/2009
Much has been made recently of how dangerous sunbeds can be, with the International Agency for Research on Cancer condemning the equipment earlier this year. Read more...
New technique 'can identify cervical cancer cells'
Posted: 29/09/2009
For many women who are diagnosed with cervical cancer, it is too late for them to receive effective treatment to combat the condition. Read more...
Vaccines and testing 'could eradicate cervical cancer'
Posted: 25/09/2009
Cervical cancer is one of the most fatal forms of the disease and causes the death of almost a thousand UK women each year. Read more...
New drug 'may help breast cancer sufferers'
Posted: 24/09/2009
Though the survival rate for breast cancer is now above 80 per cent in the UK, for one in five people the condition is likely to be deadly. Read more...
HRT 'increases cancer death risk'
Posted: 21/09/2009
Thousands of women a year undergo hormone replacement therapy (HRT), but when doing so these women may be placing themselves at risk, a new study has revealed. Read more...
Breast cancer survivors 'may suffer mental problems'
Posted: 17/09/2009
Over a million people a year are diagnosed with breast cancer worldwide and although 80 per cent of patients now go on to survive the condition, the effects of the disease can often last much longer. Read more...
Latin people 'less likely to die of cancer'
Posted: 16/09/2009
Researchers are constantly attempting to establish links between race and death rates, with several healthcare facilities claiming that a person's ethnic origin can be a significant factor in whether they develop cancer. Read more...
New drug 'could stop breast cancer'
Posted: 15/09/2009
In the quest for a breast cancer cure, healthcare experts have turned to a range of treatments and therapies, with limited results. Read more...
Protein 'can make breast cancer more invasive'
Posted: 11/09/2009
Though breast cancer affects thousands of women a year, many are able to be treated before it becomes life threatening, resulting in an 80 per cent survival rate. Read more...
Obesity, alcohol and smoking increase breast cancer risk
Posted: 10/09/2009
Breast cancer is a condition which can ruin lives but thanks to healthcare research around the world, the five-year survival rate for the disease has now exceeded 80 per cent in many countries. Read more...
Preventing gum disease 'may stop cancer'
Posted: 08/09/2009
As the search for a cure for cancer continues, experts in the US believe they may have found a link between the disease and gum problems. Read more...
Cervical cancer vaccine 'may stop breast cancer'
Posted: 07/09/2009
Women all over the globe have been protected against deadly cervical cancer thanks to the human papillomavirus (HPV) vaccine, but now it seems that the wonder drug may have further uses. Read more...
Ovarian cancer 'must be targeted'
Posted: 27/08/2009
As thousands of women develop breast cancer every year in the UK, the disease has a large spot in the public's collective consciousness and there are several charities frequently raising further awareness of the condition. Read more...
Marker 'may aid breast cancer treatment'
Posted: 26/08/2009
The fight against breast cancer is stronger than ever, with women and men all over the world constantly taking part in fundraising efforts to tackle the disease. Read more...
Being separated 'increases cervical cancer death risk'
Posted: 25/08/2009
Although many factors have been attributed to causing an increased risk of death from cervical cancer, with size and race among them, researchers now believe they have found another. Read more...
Vaccine 'could fight ovarian cancer'
Posted: 24/08/2009
A new vaccine which may give hope to sufferers of ovarian cancer is about to be tested by specialists in the US. Read more...
Experts fine tune cervical cancer drug
Posted: 18/08/2009
Healthcare experts are constantly seeking the elusive cure for cancer, with thousands of researchers all over the world devoting years of their life to the cause, often with little result. Read more...
Radical tool 'could beat ovarian cancer'
Posted: 13/08/2009
Despite researchers the world over searching for solutions, ovarian cancer is still one of the biggest female killers. Read more...
Tobacco and alcohol 'causing mouth cancer cases'
Posted: 11/08/2009
There has been a surge in the number of people in the UK being diagnosed with deadly mouth cancer, according to the latest statistics. Read more...
Ovarian cancer sufferers 'can preserve fertility'
Posted: 10/08/2009
Although ovarian cancer usually affects older women, 17 per cent of the 6,800 new cases of ovarian cancer diagnosed each year in the UK affect those under the age of 40. Read more...
Scientists make breast cancer breakthrough
Posted: 07/08/2009
As one of the leading causes of death in the world in women, scientists have been attempting to identify what makes breast cancer so deadly and attempt to plug gaps in the knowledge of the disease. Read more...
Diet 'may affect breast cancer risk'
Posted: 06/08/2009
When women sit down to lunch or dinner, they may not be aware that what they are about to consume could affect their chances of developing breast cancer. Read more...
Research breakthrough 'may prevent ovarian cancer'
Posted: 05/08/2009
Ovarian cancer is one of the most common forms of the disease in the UK and kills over 4,000 women a year. Read more...
Many people 'obsessed' with tanning
Posted: 04/08/2009
With skin cancer cases rocketing and healthcare agencies issuing frequent warnings about the dangers of UV rays, it is perhaps surprising that so many people are still choosing to bake in the sun in search of the perfect tan. Read more...
Eating too much 'may cause cancer'
Posted: 03/08/2009
With supermarkets increasingly offering special offers on food and some restaurants providing all-you-can-eat buffets, the temptation is often there to eat more food than is needed. Read more...
Chinese women join breast cancer trial
Posted: 31/07/2009
Chinese women are to take part in one of the world's largest breast cancer trials, it has been revealed. Read more...
Cervical cancer screening 'unlikely to benefit young'
Posted: 30/07/2009
Screening women under the age of 25 for cervical cancer is unlikely to be successful, according to a new study. Read more...
Sunbeds 'definitely cause cancer'
Posted: 29/07/2009
People who use sunbeds are creating a definite risk to their health, according to a healthcare authority. Read more...
Vigorous exercise 'reduces cervical cancer risk'
Posted: 29/07/2009
Taking part in high-intensity exercise sessions may prevent the risk of developing cervical cancer, a new study has found. Read more...
Using the pill 'may increase breast cancer risk'
Posted: 28/07/2009
New research has revealed that women who take the contraceptive pill may have a greater chance of developing breast cancer. Read more...
Breast and ovarian cancer survival 'could depend on race'
Posted: 09/07/2009
Race could be a factor in breast and ovarian cancer survival rates, according to new research. Read more...
Foods 'do not cause cancer'
Posted: 03/07/2009
Foods 'do not cause cancer' Read more...
Vegetarians 'less likely to get cancer'
Posted: 01/07/2009
Vegetarians are less likely to develop cancer than those who eat meat, according to new research. Read more...
Groundbreaking therapy 'offers breast cancer hope'
Posted: 30/06/2009
Scientists have developed a new type of treatment which uses light to kill breast cancer cells, which may give hope to thousands of sufferers. Read more...
Tributes pour in for Farrah Fawcett
Posted: 26/06/2009
Luminaries from the world of entertainment have been paying their respects to the actress Farrah Fawcett, who died yesterday (June 25th) aged 62 following a lengthy battle with cancer. Read more...
Cervical cancer test age set to be lowered
Posted: 24/06/2009
The age at which girls can be screened for cervical cancer is expected to be lowered, following a discussion about a study of the disease held today. Read more...
Tests to extend screening to women with dense breasts
Posted: 22/06/2009
An upcoming clinical study is aiming to extend effective breast cancer screening to women with dense breasts. Read more...
Double cervical cancer screening 'not more effective'
Posted: 19/06/2009
New research has shown that a double round of tests used to check for cervical cancer may not offer any additional benefit, which may boost the need for cancer cover. Read more...
Breast cancer survivor to strip for charity
Posted: 18/06/2009
A woman who survived breast cancer is to take part in a Calendar Girls-esque photo shoot to raise money for charity. Read more...
Many girls 'not aware of cervical cancer'
Posted: 09/06/2009
Thousands of young women are still not aware of the causes of cervical cancer, despite TV star Jade Goody's recent highly-publicised battle with the disease. Read more...
Discovery 'may increase breast cancer survival'
Posted: 08/06/2009
Healthcare specialists have made a radical new discovery which could increase survival in breast cancer sufferers. Read more...
Asbestos 'may cause ovarian cancer'
Posted: 28/05/2009
Women who have been exposed to asbestos at any time in their lives have a greater risk of developing ovarian cancer, a new study reveals. Read more...
Many women 'refuse breast cancer treatment'
Posted: 26/05/2009
A new study has revealed that large numbers of women are turning down the opportunity for breast cancer treatment. Read more...
Gene 'may predict breast cancer prognosis
Posted: 20/05/2009
Healthcare experts have found that a gene present in the body may help doctors to prescribe the correct course of treatment to breast cancer sufferers. Read more...
Ginger 'may ease post-cancer treatment sickness'
Posted: 18/05/2009
Women undergoing treatment for breast cancer and other forms of the disease may find that ginger helps to reduce post-therapy sickness, new research suggests. Read more...
Ex-smokers 'have more money'
Posted: 13/05/2009
People who quit smoking go on to have happier and wealthier lives, new research suggests. Read more...
Recession 'may cause cancer'
Posted: 11/05/2009
People aiming to cut costs during the recession by using sunbeds may be increasing their risk of skin cancer, an authority suggests. Read more...
New breast cancer marker 'predicts recurrence'
Posted: 07/05/2009
Scientists in the US have discovered that a protein in the body may be able to predict the return of breast cancer. Read more...
MRI 'may detect breast cancer earlier'
Posted: 06/05/2009
Healthcare experts in the US have discovered 3T MRI scans can detect early-stage breast cancer more effectively than other forms of identification. Read more...
Brain cancer treatment approved
Posted: 06/05/2009
A radical new treatment for brain cancer has been approved for use on sufferers. Read more...
Cancer surgery increase 'may save lives'
Posted: 30/04/2009
A rise in the number of people receiving surgery for lung cancer will result in more lives being saved, an expert asserts. Read more...
Screening programme identifies 25 cancer cases
Posted: 30/04/2009
A national screening programme has helped to identify over 25 bowel cancer cases in Wales. Read more...
Study shows drug could benefit breast cancer patients
Posted: 28/04/2009
A new form of chemotherapy drug could help people battling one of the most aggressive forms of breast cancer, it has been claimed. Read more...
Cancer disappearance 'offers hope for sufferers'
Posted: 21/04/2009
A cancer sufferer has spoken of how her cancer 'vanished' after she was given only months to live. Read more...
Broccoli 'could help fight stomach cancer'
Posted: 06/04/2009
Three-day old broccoli could help in the fight against stomach cancer, according to a new study. Read more...
Bowel cancer rates soar for young people
Posted: 31/03/2009
The number of young people who are suffering from bowel cancer has soared, new statistics indicate, which may boost the need for health insurance. Read more...
Frankincense 'may prevent bladder cancer'
Posted: 19/03/2009
Frankincense oil may help to provide cancer cover, according to new US research. Read more...
Cervical cancer scheme to be extended
Posted: 18/03/2009
A scheme to immunise schoolgirls in Wales from the threat of cervical cancer is to be extended. Read more...
Over two drinks a day 'may cause cancer'
Posted: 16/03/2009
Researchers have revealed that men who regularly consume alcohol may have a heightened risk of developing prostate cancer. Read more...
Girls survives extensive cancer operation
Posted: 12/03/2009
A seven-year-old girl has recovered from a marathon operation to remove a cancerous tumour. Read more...
New test 'can spot ovarian cancer early'
Posted: 11/03/2009
A new test may help to identify ovarian cancer in women before the disease has time to spread. Read more...
EU: Recession could cause cancer
Posted: 10/03/2009
The worldwide economic crisis may lead to people developing cancer, according to a European Union (EU) official. Read more...
Genome sequencing reveals key to cancer
Posted: 06/03/2009
Scientists have revealed a new process may be able to identify the cause of cancer. Read more...
Cancer fundraiser receives award
Posted: 06/03/2009
A cancer sufferer and fundraiser who died last year has been recognised for her efforts. Read more...
MRI 'may reduce complications' for cervical cancer patients
Posted: 05/03/2009
Women suffering from cervical cancer may benefit from pretreatment MRI or CT scans, according to new research. Read more...
Cancer gene is identified
Posted: 03/03/2009
Scientists have identified a gene found in the deadliest form of cancer, which may lead to advances in treatment for the disease. Read more...
Glass of wine each day 'can help prevent cancer'
Posted: 02/03/2009
A glass of wine per day could help prevent throat cancer, according to a new study. Read more...
Cancer survivor to join campaign
Posted: 02/03/2009
One survivor of bladder cancer is to become part of Cancer Research UK's new campaign. Read more...
Baldness drug may aid prostate cancer
Posted: 27/02/2009
Scientists have revealed that a drug used to treat baldness may aid men with prostate cancer. Read more...
Cancer 'switch off' gene found
Posted: 24/02/2009
Scientists have discovered that a gene present in animals and humans helps to suppress cancer. Read more...
Calcium 'lowers female cancer risk'
Posted: 24/02/2009
Women with a high calcium intake may have a lower risk of developing cancer, recent research reveals. Read more...
Cancer 'buddy' helped sufferer through her ordeal
Posted: 23/02/2009
A stomach cancer sufferer has told of how a support group helped to make her ordeal more bearable. Read more...
Cancer patient demands tests for all sufferers
Posted: 23/02/2009
A man suffering from prostate cancer is hoping all men in Wales over 50-years-old will soon be offered prostate specific antigen (PSA) screening tests. Read more...
Half a glass of wine a day 'can increase need for cancer cover'
Posted: 18/02/2009
Drinking one glass of wine per day can increase the risk of breast cancer and other forms of the disease, according to research. Read more...
Cancer sufferers being treated quicker
Posted: 17/02/2009
The NHS is getting closer to meeting guidelines regarding the treatment of cancer sufferers, new figures reveal. Read more...
Some hysterectomy patients need more targeted surgery
Posted: 13/02/2009
Many women who are due to undergo a hysterectomy need surgery that is more focused, it has been suggested. Read more...
Study: Exercise reduces risk of colon cancer
Posted: 12/02/2009
A new study has discovered physical activity is one of the best ways people can reduce the risk of colon cancer. Read more...
Ward to investigate aggressive form of breast cancer opens
Posted: 12/02/2009
A £4.2 million research unit will open today to find ways of diagnosing, treating and preventing one of the most aggressive forms of breast cancer. Read more...
Pregnant women 'should watch out for breast abnormalities'
Posted: 09/02/2009
Scientists have recommended pregnant women be aware of any changes to their breasts and inform their doctor straight away if they notice anything unusual. Read more...
Study: Marijuana doubles risk of testicular cancer
Posted: 09/02/2009
Scientists have discovered men are two times more likely to be diagnosed with testicular cancer if they consume marijuana regularly at least once a week. Read more...
"Jade's a battler"
Posted: 06/02/2009
Jade Goody's grandfather, John Caddock, has declared she is a "battler", it has been reported. Read more...
Cervical cancer "changed my life for the better"
Posted: 05/02/2009
Being diagnosed with cervical cancer "changed my life for the better", one survivor has reported. Read more...
Study: Changes to body clock could fight cancer
Posted: 04/02/2009
Tinkering with the body's internal clock could be a way to target cancer treatment, it has been suggested. Read more...
Green tea 'could prohibit cancer drug'
Posted: 04/02/2009
A compound found in green tea could destroy the activity of a cancer drug causing it to be ineffective, a new report has found. Read more...
Study: Boys 19% more likely to develop skin moles
Posted: 03/02/2009
Boys are 19 per cent more likely to develop moles after spending time in the sun and by the water which could cause a higher risk of developing skin cancer, a new study has found. Read more...
Abolition of cancer drug charge 'will improve survival rates'
Posted: 02/02/2009
Abolishing charges for prescription cancer drugs will help to increase survival rates, it was claimed in recent days. Read more...
Study: Tadpoles could lead to skin cancer cure
Posted: 30/01/2009
Tadpoles could hold the key into preventing skin cancer, new research has found. Read more...
Sheffield family runs for a good cause
Posted: 30/01/2009
A Yorkshire family is taking part in a three-kilometre race to raise money for the Sheffield Teenage Cancer Trust (STCT). Read more...
Uterus cancer patients could keep ovaries
Posted: 29/01/2009
A new study has found younger sufferers of endometrial cancer may be able to keep their ovaries. Read more...
'A healthy heart is a happy heart'
Posted: 27/01/2009
This month, Heart Research UK is telling people that happiness can help keep their heart healthy. Read more...
Study to look at caffeine and leukaemia link
Posted: 26/01/2009
A new study aims to find out if there is a link between coffee consumption during pregnancy and the risk of a child developing leukaemia. Read more...
Takeaways as rewards is "thoughtless"
Posted: 23/01/2009
Giving takeaways as an incentive to students who attend revision sessions is "inappropriate" and "thoughtless", it has been claimed. Read more...
Medical research is supported 'to prevent diseases'
Posted: 19/01/2009
It has been suggested that medical research continues to be supported by charity donations because people want to see certain diseases prevented altogether. Read more...
Post-menopausal exercise 'can reduce breast cancer risk'
Posted: 16/01/2009
The results of a new study have found doing exercise after the menopause can reduce the risk of breast cancer. Read more...
Christina Applegate discusses her post-cancer plans
Posted: 16/01/2009
Hollywood actress Christina Applegate has said she is planning to get back into sport since getting the all-clear from breast cancer last year. Read more...
Ovarian cancer sculptures to go on show
Posted: 15/01/2009
An art exhibition focusing on ovarian cancer is to be held at a US university. Read more...
Researchers discover ARF1 protein role in breast cancer
Posted: 15/01/2009
Researchers from Canada have identified that a new protein, ARF1, plays a "critical role" in the progression of breast cancer. Read more...
Grease star shows her support to breast cancer
Posted: 14/01/2009
Olivia Newton-John has shown her support to breast cancer research by visiting a hospital in her home city of Cambridge. Read more...
Children are 'vulnerable to tobacco toxins'
Posted: 14/01/2009
Children are more likely to be affected by the toxins from cigarettes than adults, it has been suggested. Read more...
Hepatitis C doubles risk of pancreatic cancer
Posted: 14/01/2009
The hepatitis C virus (HCV) has been shown to double the risk of developing cancer of the biliary tree, according to a new study. Read more...
Study: Chemo more effective at certain times
Posted: 13/01/2009
Cancer patients may have an improved chance of survival if they receive chemotherapy treatment at particular times of the day, a new report has found. Read more...
Cancer victim 'gives generously on her birthday'
Posted: 06/01/2009
A non-Hodgkin's lymphoma sufferer has celebrated her 70th birthday by asking her loved ones to donate money to charity. Read more...
It is 'difficult for a man with breast cancer'
Posted: 05/01/2009
One man who has overcome breast cancer has talked out about the difficulties he faced as a male suffering from a disease that is usually associated with women. Read more...
Study: Obesity could lead to ovarian cancer
Posted: 05/01/2009
Obese women aged between 50 and 71 who have never received hormone therapy are more likely to develop ovarian cancer than those who have, new research has shown. Read more...
Study: Grape-seed oil kills leukaemia cells
Posted: 02/01/2009
New research had shown how grape-seed extracts could kill leukaemia cells. Read more...
Study: Dangers of third-hand smoking for children
Posted: 30/12/2008
New research has highlighted how susceptible children are to the toxins of third-hand smoke. Read more...
Solihull girls 'getting protected' against cervical cancer
Posted: 23/12/2008
Around 85 per cent of girls in Solihull have received a vaccination against cervical cancer since an immunisation drive began in September, it has been announced. Read more...
Vaccine against cervical cancer 'has achieved wide coverage'
Posted: 22/12/2008
More than 70 per cent of girls aged between 12 and 13 have received their first HPV (human papillomavirus) jab since the vaccination campaign started in September, it was announced today. Read more...
Study: Cervical cancer less likely if partner is circumcised
Posted: 19/12/2008
Women are at less risk of cervical cancer if their sexual partner has been circumcised, two new studies have reported. Read more...
Ban on displaying cigarettes "will help to reduce impulse purchasing"
Posted: 18/12/2008
The tobacco display ban will help young people stop smoking because they are less likely to buy cigarettes on impulse, it has been suggested. Read more...
The 'importance of detecting cancer early'
Posted: 17/12/2008
The earlier treatment for cancer begins the better the chance of recovery and some can even be cured completely, it has been advised today. Read more...
Celebrity golf to raise cancer awareness
Posted: 15/12/2008
A number of Hollywood television and film stars are meeting up today to play alongside golfing professionals so they can promote cancer awareness and research. Read more...
Jade 'happy' to raise cancer awareness
Posted: 12/12/2008
Jade Goody is happy that the media coverage of her treatment for cervical cancer is raising people's awareness of the disease. Read more...
Cervical cancer 'more likely in women from deprived areas'
Posted: 02/12/2008
The chance of developing cervical cancer is higher for women living in deprived areas, new research states. Read more...
Mammogram follow-up 'can wait for a year'
Posted: 26/11/2008
Women with breast cancer who opt to be treated with breast-conserving therapy and radiation should have a mammogram 12 months after their treatment, scientists have said. Read more...
Lung cancer research looks at smokers' likelihood of illness
Posted: 21/11/2008
A new study into why some smokers get lung cancer while others do not could potentially inform further treatments for the disease. Read more...
New compound could offer ovarian cancer hope
Posted: 20/11/2008
Scientists say they have discovered a potential new treatment for a range of cancers that is effective and does not have such a detrimental effect on patients as other medications. Read more...
Women's ovarian cancer survival 'improved' by body protein
Posted: 17/11/2008
A body protein gives some women a better chance at survival because it encourages the diseased cells to eat each other, according to new research. Read more...
Over-30s 'taking risks' with unprotected sex
Posted: 13/11/2008
Teenagers are more likely to use a condom while having sex than people in their 30s and 40s, new research shows. Read more...
Sex drive patch linked to cancer
Posted: 06/11/2008
Women in the US will are not yet allowed to take a drug to boost their sex drive because of fears over the risk of developing cancer. Read more...
Vitamin supplement 'does not reduce cancer risk'
Posted: 05/11/2008
A dietary supplement containing B vitamins and folic acid does not prevent against cancers in women who are also at risk from heart disease, a study shows. Read more...
Possible cancer treatment 'breakthrough'
Posted: 30/10/2008
Scientists may have discovered why women receiving treatment for breast cancer can develop immunity to the drug they are being given. Read more...
X-ray plan for breast cancer checks
Posted: 29/10/2008
Women in Scotland being screened for breast cancer are to get an increased number of X-rays to help doctors more effectively detect the disease. Read more...
New imaging technique for cervical cancers discovered
Posted: 21/10/2008
Early stage cervical cancers that have proved difficult to spot can now be found using a new imaging technique. Read more...
'Anti-cancer' protein discovered
Posted: 17/10/2008
A protein which stops cells from becoming vulnerable to the development of cancer has been discovered by Cancer Research UK scientists, it has been reported. Read more...
Women 'unaware of breast cancer/alcohol link'
Posted: 17/10/2008
Women are unaware that drinking too much can increase the risk of developing breast cancer, according to a new survey. Read more...
Jade's cancer story 'raises awareness among women'
Posted: 16/10/2008
The number of young women getting tested for cervical cancer has increased since it was revealed Jade Goody had the condition. Read more...
Study: Palm reading could help diagnose cancer
Posted: 16/10/2008
Paying attention to the condition of palms of hands could help in the diagnosis of ovarian cancer, according to a new study. Read more...
