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Gene mutation 'increases risk of secondary breast cancer'
Posted: 06/04/2010
Breast cancer suffers may be at a significantly increased risk of developing a tumour in the opposite breast due to a gene mutation, according to a new study. Read more...
Early breast cancer detection 'vital to survival'
Posted: 06/04/2010
It is essential that breast cancer is detected early to ensure that sufferers have the highest possible chance of surviving the disease, according to one expert. Read more...
Lifestyle choices 'affect breast cancer risk'
Posted: 31/03/2010
A person's chances of developing breast cancer can be influenced by lifestyle choices, according to one expert. Read more...
Pregnancy 'does not increase breast cancer death risk'
Posted: 30/03/2010
Women who have survived breast cancer will not increase their risk of the disease returning if they fall pregnant, according to a new study. Read more...
Famous faces sign up to promote breast cancer awareness
Posted: 29/03/2010
A number of famous faces from the world of entertainment have signed up to a new campaign aimed at raising awareness of breast cancer, a condition which affects over a million women a year worldwide. Read more...
Metastatic breast cancer survival 'improving'
Posted: 26/03/2010
The number of women surviving metastatic breast cancer is increasing, according to a new report. Read more...
Cervical screening statistics 'concerning'
Posted: 25/03/2010
The number of women undergoing cervical cancer screening may be falling, according to new figures. Read more...
Taking aspirin 'may stop breast and ovarian cancer'
Posted: 24/03/2010
A new study has revealed that women who regularly take aspirin may be able to reduce their risk of developing breast and ovarian cancer. Read more...
Tumour freezing treatment 'may become standard'
Posted: 23/03/2010
A new treatment which involves freezing cancer tumours may become the industry standard for treating patients, it has been claimed. Read more...
Rare mutation 'may cause secondary breast cancer'
Posted: 22/03/2010
A rare type of mutation may increase the chances of a breast cancer patient developing a second tumour in the opposite breast, according to a new study. Read more...
Cervical cancer self-test kits given thumbs up
Posted: 17/03/2010
A new kit which is designed to help women diagnose cervical cancer has been given the thumbs up by experts. Read more...
Cancer drug provision 'needs radical review'
Posted: 16/03/2010
There needs to be a radical review of cancer drug provision in the UK to ensure that people who are in need of treatment receive the best possible medication. Read more...
Doctors can use tumour's assets to help drug intake
Posted: 12/03/2010
An expert has said that doctors can use a cancer's own architecture to help treat it and improve drug delivery to the tumour. Read more...
Breast cancer drug effectiveness 'may depend on proteins'
Posted: 11/03/2010
The effectiveness of a type of drug which stops the progression of cancer may depend on the body producing two key proteins, it has been claimed. Read more...
Can Papaya prevent breast cancer development?
Posted: 10/03/2010
In recent months there have been numerous studies suggesting that 'superfoods' may be able to reduce the risk of cancer or prevent the spread of the disease, and now experts have claimed that papaya can be added to that list. Read more...
Older breast cancer patients 'must have both breasts scanned'
Posted: 09/03/2010
Scanning the undiagnosed breast in new breast cancer patients may be more effective in identifying the condition, particular in older women. Read more...
Smoking 'should not be allowed'
Posted: 08/03/2010
There would be a blanket ban on smoking if it were an activity invented nowadays, it has been claimed. Read more...
Freezing breast cancer tumours 'can slow progression'
Posted: 05/03/2010
Experts have discovered that freezing breast cancer tumours can slow progression of a disease which affects over one million people a year worldwide. Read more...
Radiation 'a must' for breast cancer survivors
Posted: 04/03/2010
Every year over 45,000 women are diagnosed with breast cancer in the UK, although 80 per cent now go on to beat the condition thanks to chemotherapy or surgery. Read more...
Study: HRT may be linked to cataracts
Posted: 03/03/2010
A new study has suggested that women who undergo hormone replacement therapy (HRT) may be at an increased risk of developing cataracts. Read more...
Study investigates why oestrogen 'can fuel breast cancer'
Posted: 02/03/2010
Oestrogen can play a key role in the growth and spread of breast cancer, and finding out why the process occurs can possibly lead to new cures, it has been claimed. Read more...
Hypnosis 'can ease breast cancer pain'
Posted: 01/03/2010
Every year over a million women are diagnosed with breast cancer worldwide and for many the condition leads to intense pain, but these sufferers may have new hope following the publication of a latest study. Read more...
IVF pregnancies 'lead to more complications'
Posted: 26/02/2010
Women who conceive through in-vitro fertilisation (IVF) are more likely to suffer from complications during pregnancy, it has been claimed. Read more...
Proteins in oral lesions may predict cancer development
Posted: 25/02/2010
The presence of a protein which has been known to cause breast cancer may also be an indicator of oral cancer when found in the mouth, a new study has suggested. Read more...
Could bitter melon stop breast cancer?
Posted: 24/02/2010
A new study has suggested that bitter melon may be effective in killing breast cancer cells. Read more...
New treatments being developed for ovarian and breast cancer
Posted: 23/02/2010
There are signs of success with two new treatments being developed to treat ovarian and breast cancer, it has been claimed. Read more...
Dolphins 'may provide key to cervical cancer treatment'
Posted: 22/02/2010
The key to formulating new treatments for cervical cancer and testing their efficacy may lie with dolphins, it has been claimed. Read more...
'Chemical tags' may lead to cancer development
Posted: 19/02/2010
This year cancer is expected to become the single biggest killer in the world, but specialists believe that they may have found the reason why the disease develops. Read more...
Researchers may have found leukaemia cause
Posted: 19/02/2010
A new study may shed light into why leukaemia, one of the deadliest cancers, develops in the first place. Read more...
Home breast cancer detection kit 'a possibility'
Posted: 18/02/2010
Every year 45,000 women in the UK are diagnosed with breast cancer, many of whom are identified when it is too late to provide adequate treatment. Read more...
Flowers may hold key to preventing cancer drug resistance
Posted: 17/02/2010
Every year over a million women are diagnosed with breast cancer, and although 80 per cent of those with the condition in the UK survive, hundreds do not because they have developed resistance to breast cancer drugs. Read more...
Experts link breast cancer with mammographic density
Posted: 16/02/2010
Healthcare experts in Australia have revealed that certain breast cancer genetic variants increase mammographic density, which they claim confirms the link between density and the disease. Read more...
Smoking 'harms survival' in HPV neck cancer patients
Posted: 15/02/2010
Head and neck cancer patients who smoke have worse survival outcomes than those who do not have the habit, particularly if their condition is linked to the human papillomavirus (HPV), it has been claimed. Read more...
Baked rhubarb 'can help to kill cancer cells'
Posted: 15/02/2010
Are MRI scans needed in surgery assessment for breast cancer patients?
Posted: 15/02/2010
Breast cancer patients may not have to undergo additional MRI scans when assessing if they need further surgery to remove tumours or growths. Read more...
Prevalence of tamoxifen use to prevent breast cancer is 'very low'
Posted: 10/02/2010
Very few women without a history of breast cancer use tamoxifen as a means to prevent the onset of the disease. This is according to researchers at the National Cancer Institute in the US, who explained that reasons for its low take up "stem from various sources". Read more...
Poorer breast cancer patients 'have higher stress levels'
Posted: 09/02/2010
Female cancer patients in financial hardship are more likely to suffer from stress and develop related diseases, a new report has shown. Read more...
Experts discover possible breast cancer treatment
Posted: 08/02/2010
A team of experts in the US has made a discovery which could lead to new breast cancer treatments being formulated. Read more...
Spotting symptoms 'ineffective in detecting ovarian cancer'
Posted: 05/02/2010
Looking out for symptoms of ovarian cancer is a far from effective means of catching the disease early, the findings of a new study suggest. Read more...
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...
Enzyme 'can kill cancer gene'
Posted: 02/02/2010
Cancer is expected to become the biggest killer in the world in 2010, but experts in the UK believe that they may have found a solution in the form of an enzyme which can 'clean' cancer cells. Read more...
New technique 'may stop ovarian cancer'
Posted: 01/02/2010
Every year almost 7,000 women are diagnosed with ovarian cancer in the UK, but a new treatment method may provide healthcare experts with a way to beat the disease. Read more...
Experts find protein linked to cervical and breast cancer drug resistance
Posted: 29/01/2010
For many women suffering from breast and ovarian cancer, a key part of their treatment is chemotherapy drugs known as taxanes, but many people can build up a resistance to this medication, preventing effective treatment. Read more...
Drug-resistance breast cancer genes discovered
Posted: 28/01/2010
Every year over a million women are diagnosed with breast cancer around the world and, though 80 per cent receive treatment to help them beat the disease, one in five do not survive beyond five years. Read more...
Smoking when pregnant 'causes circulatory problems'
Posted: 27/01/2010
Women who smoke when pregnant increase the chance of newborns having circulatory problems, according to a new study. Read more...
New research 'may lead to better breast cancer treatment'
Posted: 26/01/2010
A new study in the US may lead to more effective treatments for breast cancer and reduce the number of women dying from the disease, it has been claimed. Read more...
Cervical cancer screening 'a must for young women'
Posted: 25/01/2010
Every year almost 1,000 UK women die from cervical cancer and it is essential that young ladies continue to go for screening in order to ensure these statistics do not rise, one expert has said. Read more...
Research 'shows promising signs' of cancer detection
Posted: 22/01/2010
A new test has been formulated which may help to detect pancreatic cancer, the fourth most common form of the disease in the UK. Read more...
Exercise 'helps women quit smoking'
Posted: 21/01/2010
While healthcare experts have been searching for a miracle cure for smoking for decades, most remedies rely on mental willpower, though specialists in Canada believe they may have identified another solution. Read more...
Experts find common breast cancer cause
Posted: 20/01/2010
A team of researchers in the US has discovered the cause of the most common type of breast cancer, which they claim may increase understanding of the disease. Read more...
Breakthrough breast cancer treatment 'reduces mastectomies'
Posted: 19/01/2010
Although more than 80 per cent of the women diagnosed with breast cancer in the UK will go on to defeat the condition, many are left with the physical scars of a mastectomy. Read more...
Study may lead to skin cancer treatment
Posted: 18/01/2010
The number of people being diagnosed with skin cancer continues to rise in the UK, despite healthcare warnings about the dangers of the sun and tanning booths, but new research may help to reduce mortality statistics. Read more...
HPV figurers 'highlight importance of cervical cancer screening'
Posted: 15/01/2010
New research has revealed that 56 per cent of young adults in a new sexual relationship are infected with the human papillomavirus (HPV), with 44 per cent having the type that causes cervical cancer. Read more...
Cell transplantation technique 'may help breast cancer sufferers'
Posted: 14/01/2010
Every year over 45,000 women are diagnosed with breast cancer in the UK and 20 per cent do not survive beyond five years, but experts claim that a treatment process may be able to help sufferers live longer 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...
Diabetes leg amputations increase on 10-year period
Posted: 30/12/2009
Diabetes comes with many side effects, but one new study has suggested that the risk of limb amputation associated with the condition is rising. 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...
Cancer survival 'much worse' in dementia sufferers
Posted: 17/12/2009
Every year over a million people worldwide are diagnosed with breast cancer, though healthcare advancements have ensured that 80 per cent of sufferers in the UK now survive the disease. Read more...
Does breast cancer heighten risk of fatal heart attack?
Posted: 17/12/2009
Women who find out that they have got breast cancer may be at an increased risk of suffering from a fatal heart attack. 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...
Herceptin combined with chemotherapy 'can help to beat breast cancer'
Posted: 14/12/2009
A new drug is offering hope to cancer insurance customers across the world, as a major pharmaceutical firm released the impressive findings. Read more...
Two glasses of wine can increase breast cancer risk
Posted: 11/12/2009
Many ladies have a glass of wine or two in the evening or on the weekend, but new research has found that this may lead to an increased risk of 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...
Expert: Seek advice before getting a mammogram
Posted: 03/12/2009
Younger cancer insurance customers should discuss screening options for breast cancer with their healthcare experts, new research has found. 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...
Early breast cancer diagnosis 'could save thousands'
Posted: 01/12/2009
Up to 10,000 people each year could be needlessly killed by cancer as the disease is not diagnosed quickly enough, a new report has claimed. 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...
Chemotherapy 'may cause insomnia'
Posted: 24/11/2009
Though over 80 per cent of UK women diagnosed with breast cancer go on to defeat the condition, a large proportion have chemotherapy to either reduce the size of the tumour or as additional treatment. 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...
Expert: Girls should still get vaccinated against cervical cancer
Posted: 26/10/2009
Health insurance customers are being urged to get the cervical cancer vaccine, after some people became worried about the treatment following the death of 14-year-old Natalie Morton after her injection. 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...
Jade Goody boosts smear test rate
Posted: 23/10/2009
Jade Goody's fight against cervical cancer was spread across the newspapers and TV at the time, but it seems that the mass media attention has helped other women in Britain, as new figures reveal that screening numbers have increased. 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...
Should the UK be using Gardasil as cervical cancer vaccine?
Posted: 21/10/2009
The UK's Department of Health (DoH) has come under fire a number of times for its choice of cervical cancer vaccine, with this week being no exception. Research released from Australia has shown that the Gardasil drug it uses also reduces the number of patients who get genital warts. Read more...
Pregnant mothers can pass cancer to their children
Posted: 14/10/2009
Mothers-to-be who suffer from cancer could pass the disease on to their unborn child, new research has found. Read more...
Govt funding helps cancer patients with hair loss
Posted: 12/10/2009
Women who are recovering from breast cancer can get a boost their confidence after a charity which helps ladies who have lost their hair was given government funding. 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...
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...
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...
Breast cancer intervention 'reduces depression and inflammation'
Posted: 04/09/2009
For the thousands of women who are diagnosed with breast cancer each year, the following months are spent in a depression which affects not only themselves but also their loved ones. 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...
Women 'need to be breast aware'
Posted: 28/08/2009
Rarely a day goes by without a fundraising event for breast cancer taking place somewhere in the country and women often participate in fun runs and similar activities in their thousands in honour of friends and family. 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...
Gardasil 'continues to be safe and effective'
Posted: 21/08/2009
Women's health insurance holders have been reassured about the safety of the Gardasil vaccine against cervical cancer, after more comments came from the US government. Read more...
Low dose oestrogen could help breast cancer sufferers
Posted: 20/08/2009
Women who are suffering from a recurrence of breast cancer may find a low dose of oestrogen could help them to battle the disease. 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...
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 cancer mum's race to raise charity funds
Posted: 28/07/2009
A mother from Manchester who is battling breast cancer plans to take part in a charity run to raise funds to tackle the condition. 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 cancer sufferer receives boost
Posted: 20/07/2009
The wife of top golfer Phil Mickelson has received a boost after being told that her breast cancer has not spread to her lymph nodes. Read more...
Women advised to check legs for cancer
Posted: 17/07/2009
Women should ensure they check their legs for melanomas as this is the most common area of the body that develops the dangerous cancer, it has been claimed. Read more...
Majority of Brits back sunbed ban
Posted: 16/07/2009
Almost 90 per cent of UK people think those under the age of 18 should be banned from using sunbeds. Read more...
HRT users 'at higher risk of ovarian cancer'
Posted: 15/07/2009
New research has suggested women taking menopause medication are at a 38 per cent higher risk of getting ovarian cancer. Read more...
Rise in thyroid cancer 'not due to screening'
Posted: 14/07/2009
The rise in thyroid cancer cases being detected is not due to more widespread screening, one organisation has stated. Read more...
Lifestyle changes 'can help tackle breast cancer'
Posted: 13/07/2009
As women get older the likelihood of their developing breast cancer increases, it has been stressed. Read more...
New radiotherapy hope for pancreatic cancer sufferers
Posted: 13/07/2009
A 62-year-old man suffering from pancreatic cancer has been given hope of long-term survival after being treated with an advanced form of radiotherapy. Read more...
Number of moles 'is the most important factor in melanoma risk'
Posted: 13/07/2009
Warnings that spending prolonged periods of time in the sun can lead to skin cancer have been overemphasised, scientists have claimed. Read more...
Insulin 'may raise breast cancer risk'
Posted: 10/07/2009
High levels of insulin in the blood may increase the chance of women developing breast cancer, new healthcare research suggests. 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...
Breast cancer mum wins the lottery
Posted: 08/07/2009
A woman who was recently diagnosed with breast cancer has expressed her joy at scooping the jackpot on the National Lottery. Read more...
Gabby and Linda become ironwomen for breast cancer race
Posted: 06/07/2009
TV presenters Gabby Logan and Linda Barker have competed in an ironman race in order to raise money for a breast cancer charity. 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...
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...
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...
Thousands to take part in breast cancer study
Posted: 23/06/2009
A breast cancer study has attracted thousands of participants in Scotland attempting to find new treatments for the disease. 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...
Singer 'recovering well' after breast cancer surgery
Posted: 17/06/2009
Singer and DJ Sonique is said to be "stable" after undergoing breast cancer surgery, less than seven days after being diagnosed with the condition. Read more...
New technique 'may reduce breast cancer spread'
Posted: 16/06/2009
Scientists have discovered a new technique which may be able to restrict the spread of breast cancer. 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...
Fear 'may prevent cervical cancer screening'
Posted: 11/06/2009
Many women may be avoiding going for cervical cancer screening because they are scared, according to new healthcare research, which may boost the need for cancer insurance. Read more...
One-stop clinics 'may detect breast cancer'
Posted: 10/06/2009
A recent study has concluded that one-stop breast cancer clinics may be able to detect the disease in women most effectively. 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...
Golfer to play while wife has breast cancer treatment
Posted: 02/06/2009
On of the world's top golfers has revealed he is to compete in an upcoming tournament while his wife undergoes treatment for breast cancer. 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...
Main cause of breast cancer discovered
Posted: 12/05/2009
Healthcare experts in the US have discovered the cause of the most common form of breast cancer. 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...
Cancer drug 'provides long-lasting protection'
Posted: 08/05/2009
Clinical tests have revealed that a drug which treats the human papillomavirus (HPV) provides long-lasting protection against cervical cancer. Read more...
Government pledges healthcare cancer grant
Posted: 08/05/2009
The Department of Health has pledged £1.6 million to healthcare charity Macmillan to improve services. 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...
Breast cancer spread genes identified
Posted: 07/05/2009
Healthcare specialists have identified the genes which allow breast cancer to spread to the brain, in a new breakthrough. 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...
Genetic faults 'could predict ovarian cancer drug success'
Posted: 05/05/2009
Healthcare experts have discovered that a pattern of genetic faults could help to predict the effectiveness of certain cancer drugs. Read more...
Women smokers 'more vulnerable' to lung cancer
Posted: 05/05/2009
Female smokers are more likely to develop lung cancer earlier than their male counterparts, new research suggests. Read more...
Marie Curie named charity of the year
Posted: 01/05/2009
Marie Curie has been named the first ever charity of the year by chocolate manufacturer Nestle. Read more...
Sports star aims to raise money for cancer
Posted: 01/05/2009
A former boxing star will compete in the Be A Gunner event, which aims to raise money for a cancer organisation. 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...
Aspirin 'may cut risk of cancer'
Posted: 29/04/2009
New healthcare research reveals that people who take aspirin in their 40s may have a reduced risk of developing cancer later in life. Read more...
Nail salons 'may increase risk of cancer'
Posted: 29/04/2009
Women who frequently visit nail salons have an increased risk of developing skin cancer, it has been suggested. 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...
Vitamin D 'may prevent cancer'
Posted: 27/04/2009
Vitamin D may act as a successful treatment for prostate cancer, according to a new UK study. Read more...
Cancers cases 'on the rise'
Posted: 24/04/2009
The number of people in suffering from cancer in Northern Ireland and Eire has increased, according to new statistics. Read more...
Nicotine gum 'may cause cancer'
Posted: 24/04/2009
People who chew nicotine gum in an effort to stop smoking may have a higher risk of developing cancer, according to healthcare experts. Read more...
HRT reduces risk of colon cancer
Posted: 24/04/2009
Women who are on hormone replacement therapy (HRT) may find they have a reduced risk of getting colon cancer, new studies find. Read more...
New vaccine 'helps fight cancer'
Posted: 23/04/2009
Healthcare specialists at Cancer Research UK have unveiled a vaccine which helps the body to fight cancer. Read more...
Burnt meat 'may cause cancer'
Posted: 23/04/2009
Healthcare specialists in the US have discovered that people who eat burnt meat may be at risk of contracting pancreatic cancer. Read more...
Drinking wine 'may reduce cancer risk'
Posted: 22/04/2009
People who drink wine may have a better chance of surviving non-Hodgkin's lymphoma, according to recent findings. Read more...
Walnuts 'may prevent cancer'
Posted: 22/04/2009
Women who eat walnuts may have a lower risk of developing breast cancer, according to a new survey. Read more...
Protein 'may kill breast cancer'
Posted: 21/04/2009
Healthcare experts in the US have discovered a protein which may be able to stop the development of breast cancer. 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...
Healthcare test 'may prevent cancer risk'
Posted: 20/04/2009
Healthcare specialists at a US institution claim a new bodily fluid test may be able to predict a smoker's risk of developing lung cancer. Read more...
Herbal extracts 'may prevent cancer'
Posted: 20/04/2009
Healthcare experts in the US have discovered a herbal extract which may be able to prevent the development of pancreatic cancer. Read more...
Tea and coffee 'may prevent uterus cancer'
Posted: 17/04/2009
A new study suggests that women who drink a few cups of tea or coffee a day may have a lower risk of developing endometrial cancer, which affects the uterus. Read more...
New technology 'may prevent cancer'
Posted: 17/04/2009
Healthcare specialists at the University of Leicester claim new research may be able to diagnose prostate cancer at an early stage. Read more...
Fruit 'may increase smokers' cancer risk'
Posted: 16/04/2009
Smokers who eat fruit and vegetables may be increasing their risk of developing colon cancer, according to a new study. Read more...
Scottish women 'less aware' of breast cancer
Posted: 16/04/2009
Women living in Scotland have a lack of awareness about the symptoms of breast cancer, according to a charity. Read more...
Bracelet 'may prevent cancer'
Posted: 15/04/2009
The development of a new bracelet may help to stop people developing a deadly form of cancer. Read more...
Homeopathy 'not detrimental to cancer treatment'
Posted: 15/04/2009
Healthcare experts in London have discovered that homeopathy does not interfere with cancer treatment. Read more...
Blushing drinkers 'may have cancer risk'
Posted: 14/04/2009
People who blush when they drink alcohol may have an increased risk of developing cancer, a new study reveals. Read more...
Simple test 'may detect cancer'
Posted: 14/04/2009
Healthcare experts in the US have developed technology which may be able to diagnose cancer from a drop of blood. 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...
Common virus 'can kill breast cancer'
Posted: 09/04/2009
A US healthcare specialist has discovered that a common human virus may be able to prevent cancer. 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...
Skin cancer most common among young women
Posted: 08/04/2009
Healthcare specialists have revealed that melanoma is now the most common cancer among young UK women. Read more...
Cervical cancer screening age 'should be lower'
Posted: 07/04/2009
The age at which women can be screened for cervical cancer should be lowered, according to healthcare experts. Read more...
Duchess raises awareness of breast cancer
Posted: 07/04/2009
The Duchess of York has taken part in a modelling campaign for the Fashion Targets Breast Cancer clothing range, designed to raise awareness of the disease 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...
Oily fish 'kills all cancer cells'
Posted: 03/04/2009
A new study reveals a substance found in oily fish may reduce the size of cancerous tumours. Read more...
Young women warned of lung cancer risks
Posted: 03/04/2009
Young women in Northern Ireland are being warned about the risk of lung cancer, after statistics revealed high death rates. Read more...
Cervical cancer test 'significantly' reduces deaths
Posted: 02/04/2009
New research indicates that a single round of cervical cancer tests can help to significantly reduce the number of deaths from the disease. 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...
Numerous CT scans 'may cause cancer'
Posted: 01/04/2009
People who have several CT scans throughout their lifetime have an increased risk of developing cancer, new research suggests. Read more...
New healthcare test 'may predict breast cancer spread'
Posted: 01/04/2009
Healthcare specialists in the US have produced a test which may enable doctors to identify which breast cancer patients need aggressive therapy. 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...
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...
Healthcare specialists find breast cancer genes
Posted: 30/03/2009
British healthcare experts have located new breast cancer genes which may alter a woman's risk of developing breast cancer. Read more...
Cutting down on red meat 'a good idea'
Posted: 30/03/2009
Reducing the amount of red meat a person eats may be a good way of reducing the risk of cancer, according to healthcare specialists. Read more...
Hot tea 'may cause cancer'
Posted: 27/03/2009
New research reveals people who regularly drink hot liquids may have an increased risk of developing cancer. Read more...
'High uptake' for cervical cancer immunisation
Posted: 27/03/2009
Healthcare authorities in Scotland are reporting a high uptake for an immunisation designed to prevent girls from contracting cervical cancer. Read more...
Oily fish 'may reduce cancer risk'
Posted: 25/03/2009
People who regularly consume oily fish may have a lower risk of developing advanced cancer, new research reveals. Read more...
Government makes cancer drug U-turn
Posted: 25/03/2009
Kidney cancer sufferers in the UK are to be treated with an expensive healthcare drug on the NHS, after a government body originally turned it down. Read more...
Half of female sufferers 'beat cancer'
Posted: 24/03/2009
A new study reveals 50 per cent of women diagnosed with cancer defeat the disease. Read more...
Red meat 'may increase cancer death risk'
Posted: 24/03/2009
People who frequently consume red meat may have an increased risk of dying from cancer, ongoing research reveals. Read more...
Cervical cancer awareness 'is Jade's legacy'
Posted: 23/03/2009
The rise in the number of women undergoing cervical cancer tests is Jade Goody's main legacy, tributes have claimed. Read more...
Some drugs 'may increase cancer spread'
Posted: 23/03/2009
New research has revealed some drugs used to prevent the spread of cancer may actually increase it. Read more...
Breast cancer screening age to be raised
Posted: 20/03/2009
The maximum age at which women in Northern Ireland can be screened for breast cancer is to be raised. 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...
Early detection 'may save women with secondary breast cancer'
Posted: 18/03/2009
Breast cancer sufferers in remission may reduce their risk of death if a second bout of the disease is detected early. 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...
Mushrooms 'may prevent breast cancer'
Posted: 17/03/2009
New Australian research reveals that eating mushrooms may help to prevent breast cancer. 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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
Breast cancer screening 'can identify high-risk cases'
Posted: 11/03/2009
Breast cancer screening in postmenopausal women can identify high-risk cases, a study reveals. 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...
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...
Cancer sufferer film to premiere
Posted: 04/03/2009
A new film depicting the life of a breast cancer sufferer as she battles both the disease and the chemical industry will soon premiere in the US. 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...
Vegetables 'may prevent cancer'
Posted: 03/03/2009
Certain vegetable extracts may help to prevent cancerous melanomas, according to new research. 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...
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...
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...
'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...
'Brave' Wendy fights to the end
Posted: 26/02/2009
Former TV star Wendy Richard has been described as "brave" after losing her battle with cancer today. 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...
New breast cancer guidelines issued
Posted: 25/02/2009
Breast cancer patients in England and Wales are to be provided with more consistent care, according to new guidelines. 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...
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...
Apple a day 'can help minimise breast cancer growth'
Posted: 20/02/2009
Eating apples and other fruit and vegetables on a daily basis can help to prevent the growth of breast cancer, research has revealed. 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...
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...
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...
Hodgkin's survivors 'more likely to develop beast cancer'
Posted: 13/02/2009
Scientists have discovered that children aged between 12 and 19 who are treated for Hodgkin's disease are more likely to develop breast cancer later in life. 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...
Study: Statins does not help breast cancer
Posted: 06/02/2009
Scientists sponsored by the National Cancer Institute have examined whether or not statins have an effect on the prevention of breast cancer and have found they do not. 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...
HRT "likely to have ? small effect" on breast cancer
Posted: 05/02/2009
Short-term use of HRT is "likely to have only a small effect" on the risk of developing breast cancer, it has been suggested. 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...
One-fifth not receiving recommended treatment
Posted: 04/02/2009
A new study has shown that around one-fifth of women are not undergoing "lifesaving treatment" after having a mastectomy. 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...
New tool 'can determine breast cancer options'
Posted: 02/02/2009
Scientists have developed a new tool that is able to determine what types of treatment will be best for a patient with breast cancer, it has been announced. 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...
Study: Plums could prevent breast cancer growth
Posted: 29/01/2009
A new study has found plums may help prevent the growth of breast cancer. 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...
Women not screened "appropriately"
Posted: 28/01/2009
A new study has found that some women who are at a higher risk of developing breast cancer are "not being screened appropriately". Read more...
High sex drive 'could lead to prostate cancer'
Posted: 27/01/2009
Men who have a high sex drive in their 20s are more likely to develop prostate cancer later in life, a new study has found. Read more...
Study: CPM not necessary for everyone
Posted: 27/01/2009
Many women undergo a contralateral prophylactic mastectomy (CPM) unnecessarily, a new study has found. 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...
"Confidentiality laws must be adjusted" to stop breast cancer
Posted: 26/01/2009
"Confidentiality laws must be adjusted" to prevent women contracting breast cancer, it has been suggested. Read more...
Bowel screening programme 'is successful'
Posted: 23/01/2009
A bowel screening programme in Somerset has been announced by the NHS as being one of the most successful in the country. 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...
Study: 3 cuppas a day reduces breast cancer risk
Posted: 22/01/2009
The risk of lobular breast cancer is reduced by 66 per cent if women under the age of 50 drink three or more cups of tea a day, a study has found. Read more...
Study: Tobacco causes more than lung cancer deaths
Posted: 22/01/2009
Tobacco can cause many more mortalities beside lung cancer, a new report has found. Read more...
£15m to speed up breast screening
Posted: 21/01/2009
The Welsh Assembly Government will donate £15 million to speed up diagnosis and treatment for breast cancer, NHS Wales reported today. Read more...
Breast cancer DVD due to launch
Posted: 20/01/2009
A new DVD aimed at anyone who has been affected by the emotional or physical consequences of breast cancer is due to be launched on January 27th. Read more...
Free NHS prescriptions for cancer patients
Posted: 20/01/2009
From today, cancer patients can apply for free medication which they will be able to receive from April 1st, the Department of Health has announced. 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...
Report: Family history of breast cancer increases risk of disease
Posted: 19/01/2009
A new report published in the British Journal of Cancer has stated that women with a strong family history of breast cancer are at a higher risk of developing the disease than women who do not. 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...
Jade: I will not let cancer beat me
Posted: 12/01/2009
Ex-Big Brother contestant Jade Goody has said she will not let cervical cancer beat her, it has been reported today. Read more...
Study: High insulin levels could lead to breast cancer
Posted: 12/01/2009
Increased levels of insulin might be the reason why obese, postmenopausal women are at a higher risk of breast cancer, new research has found. Read more...
Baby without breast cancer gene is born
Posted: 09/01/2009
The first ever UK baby to be tested for a breast cancer gene has been born and is "doing very well", announced the University of Central London (UCL) today. Read more...
Study: Bladder cancer more fatal for women
Posted: 08/01/2009
Women are more likely to die from bladder cancer in the first year of diagnoses than men, new research has found. Read more...
Skiers 'should protect skin'
Posted: 08/01/2009
People going skiing this winter should protect themselves against sun rays in the same way they would do on a beach holiday, a skin cancer expert has suggested. Read more...
Study: Mre11 protein has two effects
Posted: 07/01/2009
New research has discovered that a protein present in cells affects the development of cancer in two ways. Read more...
Radiation workers 'at lower cancer risk'
Posted: 07/01/2009
A new report has revealed that radiation workers are less likely to develop cancer than other people. Read more...
Study: Breast cancer gene found
Posted: 06/01/2009
A fatal gene that is present in 30 to 40 per cent of breast cancer patients has been identified by scientists. 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...
Survey: People will spend new year at home
Posted: 31/12/2008
More people will see in the new year by celebrating at home, a survey has revealed. Read more...
Study: Newer blood better for cancer survival
Posted: 31/12/2008
Researchers have found that using blood which has been stored for less than nine days might increase cancer survival rates. 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...
Study: Chemo doses should match body weight
Posted: 30/12/2008
New research has shown that if the amount of chemotherapy given to ovarian cancer sufferers is measured in relation to how much they weigh, it can improve survival rates. Read more...
Anastacia: "Cancer nearly killed me"
Posted: 29/12/2008
Chicago-born singer Anastacia has admitted that breast cancer nearly killed her, it has been revealed. Read more...
Study: Why sprouts this Christmas could fight breast cancer
Posted: 24/12/2008
Scientists have found out the reason why some vegetables could combat breast cancer, it has been reported. Read more...
Breast cancer campaign launched in Devon
Posted: 23/12/2008
An initiative has been launched by a group of north Devon campaigners to try and promote the early diagnosis of breast cancer among young women. 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...
Baby without breast cancer gene due
Posted: 22/12/2008
The first British baby screened to be free of a mutated gene that can cause breast cancer is due to be born this week in London to a 27-year-old woman. 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...
Scientists working to reduce cancer panic
Posted: 19/12/2008
A tool has been developed which can assess whether suspected cancer-causing agents - such as deodorants, coffee and artificial sweeteners - pose a high or unlikely risk of the disease. 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...
Placenta study 'leads to cancer gene'
Posted: 17/12/2008
Scientists have found a gene mutation while studying the placenta that can influence cancer development. 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...
Fruit and veg could help some breast cancer patients
Posted: 16/12/2008
Women who do not suffer hot flashes after treatment for breast cancer may benefit from eating a diet high in fruit and vegetables, research has suggested. Read more...
Portrait of breast cancer survivor to be shown in Paris
Posted: 16/12/2008
An amateur artist's painting of a woman who has undergone a mastectomy is set to hang in one of the world's greatest galleries. 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...
New discovery could 'stop cancer from killing people'
Posted: 15/12/2008
By looking at how cancer spreads through the body, scientists have found a way to possibly stop it and potentially save lives. Read more...
Oestrogen 'can help metastatic cancer'
Posted: 12/12/2008
Breast cancer survivors are often given drugs to lower oestrogen because doctors believe it can increase the growth of the disease, but new research suggests that the hormone could help control metastatic beast cancer. 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...
An hour walk 'can reduce breast cancer'
Posted: 11/12/2008
Women who regularly walk and take other forms of light exercise are less likely to develop breast cancer, research has found. 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...
Metastatic breast cancer patients 'improved with non-hormonal treatment'
Posted: 10/12/2008
The overall survival rate of women with recurrent inoperable or metastatic breast cancer has improved over the last 35 years, due to non-hormonal treatments, new research shows. 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...
Trisha inspired me, says Jade Goody
Posted: 05/12/2008
Jade Goody, who is currently undergoing treatment for cervical cancer, says television personality Trisha Goddard has inspired her. 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...
Gamma imaging 'can find difficult-to-detect cancer'
Posted: 04/12/2008
A type of breast cancer considered one of the most difficult to detect is now identifiable via a gamma imaging method, new research reveals. Read more...
Breast radiation reduced via novel technique
Posted: 04/12/2008
Radiation exposure to the breast has been reduced by over half thanks to a novel technique, it emerged this week. Read more...
Cancer mortality decline 'down to screening and behaviour'
Posted: 03/12/2008
The drop in cancer mortality rates is due to improvements in screening and behaviour, it has been suggested. 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...
Exercise and sleep 'can lower risk' of cancer
Posted: 01/12/2008
Not getting enough sleep can reduce the benefits of having a healthy lifestyle, according to new findings. Read more...
Fewer breast biopsies 'could reduce pain'
Posted: 01/12/2008
Scientists have suggested a new way in which breast lesions can be tested for presence of cancer. Read more...
EU rejects treatment for metastatic breast cancer
Posted: 28/11/2008
A breast cancer drug licensed in the US has been turned down for women in Europe. Read more...
Self-eating ovarian cancer cells explained further
Posted: 28/11/2008
More detailed insight into the process by which cancer cells "eat" themselves has been published by researchers from the University of Texas. 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...
Family history of breast cancer risk is assessed
Posted: 26/11/2008
Women who have a family history of early breast cancer are in a high-risk group for developing it themselves before the age of 40, according to new research. Read more...
US study reveals cancer threat to young women
Posted: 25/11/2008
New research has uncovered differences in the threat of breast cancer in young women which is dependent on their racial background and age. Read more...
Breast cancer regressions could occur naturally in some cases
Posted: 25/11/2008
Some breast tumours might disappear on their own without any treatment, according to a new study. Read more...
Cancer drug could hold increase risk of thrombosis
Posted: 24/11/2008
Trials have suggested the cancer treatment bevacizumab is linked to higher risk of venous thromboembolism, an article in JAMA and Archives Journals states. Read more...
New compounds could give breast cancer hope
Posted: 24/11/2008
The scientist who has created two new compounds to combat cancer says they could be potential new treatments. 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...
Powerful protein could turn tables on cancer
Posted: 21/11/2008
A protein known to "free" cancer cells, allowing them to spread around the body, could offer a new hope for treatment, according to scientists. Read more...
Bone loss 'caused by additional factors' in breast cancer survivors
Posted: 20/11/2008
Women who have gone on to develop osteoporosis during or after treatment for breast cancer have been found to have links to other extenuating factors, according to a study. 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...
Employers 'should tackle' staff health
Posted: 19/11/2008
Meals available to buy in the workplace should be healthier options, according to the forum chairperson of the National Obesity Forum. Read more...
Protein identified as key in metastasis
Posted: 19/11/2008
Researchers may have identified a way to prevent metastasis in people who have breast cancer, they have announced. Read more...
Scientists elaborate on 'mouse-window' cancer cells study
Posted: 18/11/2008
A new method of observing individual cancer cells has been described in detail for the first time by scientists at the Albert Einstein College of Medicine of Yeshiva University. 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...
Psychological help increases cancer survival, study shows
Posted: 17/11/2008
Women who receive professional help regarding the psychological aspects of cancer care live longer than those who do not, according to new research. Read more...
