What’s making the news in Healthcare
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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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...
Mushroom drug 'may lead to cancer treatment'
Posted: 23/12/2009
Cancer is expected to become the biggest killer in the world by next year and experts are constantly striving to find a cure for the disease, but scientists in the UK claim that a new drug may offer hope to the millions of sufferers worldwide. 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...
Cancer discovery 'may lead to personalised treatment'
Posted: 21/12/2009
Cancer is expected to become the biggest killer in the world by the end of next year and healthcare experts are constantly striving to formulate new treatments for the condition, but a recent discovery may possibly lead to personalised treatments, one expert has suggested. 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...
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...
90% of women 'do not know breast cancer prevention measures'
Posted: 23/09/2009
Each year over a million women are diagnosed with breast cancer, with more than 200,000 going on to die from the condition within five years. Read more...
Heat therapy 'may increase breast cancer survival'
Posted: 22/09/2009
Whereas breast cancer used to be one of the deadliest forms of the disease, rapid advances in treatment over the last 50 years have resulted in an 80 per cent five-year survival rate in the UK. 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...
New test 'may help breast cancer patients'
Posted: 18/09/2009
Breast cancer sufferers experience a range of physical and mental issues during their treatment and for many it can have a substantial impact of their family as well as themselves. 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...
New treatment 'may assist breast cancer survivors'
Posted: 15/09/2009
Despite being one of the most common forms of cancer, over 80 per cent of UK women diagnosed with breast cancer go on to survive the condition. Read more...
Personalised trials 'may aid in breast cancer treatment'
Posted: 14/09/2009
Over a million women a year are diagnosed with breast cancer, yet every single person's tumour is different. 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...
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...
Smoking and weight gain 'increase breast cancer risk'
Posted: 03/09/2009
Many factors have been identified as possible causes of breast cancer over the years, though scientists now believe they have found the two most likely reasons why people develop the disease. Read more...
Staying fit and healthy 'reduces breast cancer risk'
Posted: 01/09/2009
For years, experts have been advising people to stick to a healthy diet and exercise in order to minimise their risk of developing deadly diseases. 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...
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...
New drug 'increases breast cancer survival'
Posted: 19/08/2009
A lauded new drug which helps breast cancer sufferers to live longer has shown more promising results in the latest trials. 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...
MRI 'may not help breast cancer sufferers'
Posted: 17/08/2009
It is a well-known fact that the earlier cancer is diagnosed and the sooner it is treated, then the better the patient's chances of recovering are. Read more...
Eating meat 'does not cause breast cancer'
Posted: 14/08/2009
Recent healthcare studies have suggested that vegetarians may have a lower risk of developing cancer than those who frequently eat meat, which may have led many people to alter their diets. 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...
Breastfeeding 'may reduce cancer risk'
Posted: 12/08/2009
Breastfeeding has long been lauded as a good way for women to lose baby weight following pregnancy. 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...
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...
Specialists make breast cancer breakthrough
Posted: 21/07/2009
Healthcare specialists in Singapore have made a breakthrough which may give a clue to why breast cancer is so aggressive. 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...
Metabolic syndrome 'increases breast cancer risk'
Posted: 02/07/2009
Women suffering from metabolic syndrome may have an increased risk of developing cancer, new research reveals. 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...
New drug 'may stop breast and ovarian cancer'
Posted: 29/06/2009
Trials of a new drug which may halt the progression of breast and ovarian cancer have been encouraging so far, according to scientists. 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...
New cervical cancer campaign launched
Posted: 25/06/2009
Healthcare authorities in the UK have launched a new campaign to ensure that GPs spot the symptoms of cervical cancer earlier. 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...
Key gene 'causes deadly breast cancer'
Posted: 15/06/2009
Healthcare experts in the US have identified a "key gene" which may be instrumental in causing one of the deadliest forms of breast cancer. Read more...
Female cancer trial enrolment 'still low'
Posted: 12/06/2009
Women continue to be under-represented when it comes to taking part in cancer trials, it has been revealed. 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...
Obesity 'causes cancer'
Posted: 12/05/2009
People who are overweight have an increased risk of developing cancer, according to a specialist. 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...
Lung cancer treatment 'still inadequate in the UK'
Posted: 01/05/2009
The level of care being offered to lung cancer patients varies greatly across the NHS, a new report has revealed. 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...
Intense bladder cancer treatment 'may not increase survival'
Posted: 09/04/2009
Healthcare experts have revealed that intense treatment for early-stage bladder cancer may not have had an affect on sufferers. Read more...
New drug 'may increase lifespan' of ovarian cancer sufferers
Posted: 08/04/2009
Healthcare specialists in London have developed an ovarian cancer drug which may prolong the life of sufferers Read more...
Gwyneth Paltrow blasted over cancer statement
Posted: 06/04/2009
The actress Gwyneth Paltrow has been blasted by scientists over her claims that shampoo poses a serious cancer risk to children. 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...
Breast cancer screening questioned
Posted: 02/04/2009
The effectiveness of breast cancer screening has been questioned after a recent US report revealed how many lives are actually saved by the process. Read more...
MS sufferers 'less likely' to develop cancer
Posted: 31/03/2009
People suffering from multiple sclerosis (MS) may be less likely to develop cancer, new research reveals. Read more...
Cancer waiting times 'to be halved'
Posted: 31/03/2009
The amount of time it takes cancer sufferers to see a healthcare specialist is to be reduced, according to Scotland's health minister. 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...
Vegetarians 'may have lower risk of some cancers'
Posted: 17/03/2009
People who do not eat meat may have a lower risk of developing some cancers, according to ongoing research. Read more...
Experts to review cervical cancer screening
Posted: 13/03/2009
A team of experts is to review cervical cancer screening in women under the age of 25. Read more...
Protein 'may stop spread of cancer'
Posted: 13/03/2009
UK scientists have discovered a protein which may stop cancer spreading around the body. Read more...
Clue to cancer and diet link uncovered
Posted: 12/03/2009
Scientists have uncovered a clue as to why the spread of cancer is linked to diet. Read more...
Innovative procedure reduces cancer risk
Posted: 11/03/2009
Doctors at a US university have performed a cutting-edge procedure to reduce a cancerous polyp. Read more...
Smallpox vaccine may give clue to cancer spread
Posted: 05/03/2009
Cancer vaccine uptake 'encouraging'
Posted: 05/03/2009
Nearly nine out of every ten Welsh schoolgirls have received a vaccine to prevent cervical cancer. Read more...
Vegetables 'may prevent cancer'
Posted: 03/03/2009
Certain vegetable extracts may help to prevent cancerous melanomas, according to new research. Read more...
Female claims for cancer are high
Posted: 27/02/2009
More than half of claims on critical illness cover are for cancer treatment, according to figures from a leading insurer. Read more...
'Visit the doctor regularly' to avoid ovarian cancer
Posted: 26/02/2009
Women should pay frequent visits to their doctor to detect ovarian cancer, according to an expert. Read more...
Healthy lifestyle 'may reduce breast cancer risk'
Posted: 26/02/2009
Women with a healthy and active lifestyle may have a lower risk of developing cancer, according to a study. Read more...
Yoga 'may reduce stress' in breast cancer patients
Posted: 25/02/2009
Women with breast cancer can gain an emotional benefit from participating in yoga sessions, recent research reveals. Read more...
People in deprived areas 'more susceptible to cervical cancer'
Posted: 21/02/2009
Those who live in poorer areas are more likely to develop cervical cancer, according to recent research. Read more...
Breast cancer survivors 'less likely to be in work'
Posted: 20/02/2009
A new report reveals those who have survived breast cancer and other forms of the disease are less likely to be in employment than healthy individuals. Read more...
Menopause drug 'may trigger breast cancer'
Posted: 18/02/2009
A drug used to treat women undergoing the menopause may lead to breast cancer relapse, research reveals. Read more...
Cancer tests increase following Jade Goody news
Posted: 17/02/2009
More women are undergoing cervical cancer screening after hearing of Jade Goody's battle with the disease, it has emerged. Read more...
Scientists uncover breast cancer hotspot
Posted: 16/02/2009
Researchers have identified a genetic area which may make Asian women more susceptible to breast cancer. Read more...
Cervical cancer checks 'vital'
Posted: 16/02/2009
A cervical cancer sufferer is urging women to immunise against the disease. Read more...
Toni Braxton has breast tumour removed
Posted: 11/12/2008
Singer Toni Braxton has revealed that she had a tumour removed from her breast last month. Read more...
Men with partners 'more likely to have cancer screening'
Posted: 10/12/2008
Men who live with a significant other or wife are more likely to be screened for prostate cancer, it has been suggested. Read more...
Researchers discover "key" breast cancer marker
Posted: 09/12/2008
Researchers have discovered a "key" protein linked to the spread of breast cancer, it has been revealed online in Developmental Cell. Read more...
Precious metal 'shows promise as cancer treatment'
Posted: 08/12/2008
The use of a precious metal as part of a cancer treatment has "shown huge promise" in research trials, it emerged today. Read more...
"Written-off" drugs still effective, research finds
Posted: 05/12/2008
A group of breast cancer drugs that had been "written off" may still be useful for treatment of sufferers who are obese, it was said this week. Read more...
Enzyme in broccoli 'can slow breast cancer'
Posted: 04/12/2008
Broccoli and cabbage contain an anti-cancer compound that can slow the development of breast cancer, a study from the University of California at Berkeley (UCB) has revealed. Read more...
