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Cancer death rates 60% higher in deprived areas, UK research finds

Analysis by Cancer Research UK says there are 28,400 extra cancer deaths across the UK every year due to deprivation

The Guardian - UK

Shirley Ballas and Julia Bradbury urge women to take up breast cancer checks

A new campaign – supported by Breast Cancer Now and Cancer Research UK – launches with a new advert across TV, radio and online.

Evening Standard

‘Be vigilant, ladies’: Shirley Ballas and Julia Bradbury urge women to check breasts

The TV stars are part of a new Breast Cancer Now and Cancer Research UK campaign

The Independent UK

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Sharp rise in cancer patients in England waiting months for treatment

More than 11% of patients had to wait more than 104 days last year, up from 4.4% in 2016, analysis shows

The Guardian - UK

More than 74,000 people did not start cancer treatment on time in 2024 – report

More than 50 cancer charities have joined forces to urge the Government to tackle long waits in cancer care.

Evening Standard

Brave Scots Schoolboy Who Defied Blood Cancer Becomes Face of UK-Wide Campaign

In an inspiring tale of courage and recovery, seven-year-old Fraser Wood from Aberdeen has become the face of hope as the poster boy for a new campaign by Cancer Research UK.

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Lung cancer in people who have never smoked on the rise - with research pointing to one common cause

New research points to air pollution as a growing contributor to lung cancer around the world

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Groundbreaking new test 90% accurate in finding patients at high risk of bowel cancer

Doctors believe new test could lead to earlier diagnoses and more effective treatment for thousands of patients

The Independent UK

New bowel cancer test shows greater than 90% accuracy in high-risk patients

Experts hope to create a blood test to see which patients with inflammatory bowel disease are most at risk of bowel cancer.

Evening Standard

One simple lifestyle change can lower your risk of bowel cancer by 17%, new study reveals

Drinking a glass of milk every day may help reduce the risk of bowel cancer, according to a new study

Woman & Home

Ultra-processed food? Forever chemicals? Declining birth rates? What’s behind rising cancer in the under-50s?

Research into the disease has never been more far-reaching, but there is little consensus as to what is causing the rocketing rates of diagnosis in young adults

The Guardian - UK

Boy, six, who lost leg and survived cancer is recognised for his bravery

Isaac Perry, from Colchester in Essex, was nominated for a Cancer Research UK Star Award by his mother.

Evening Standard

MRI scan could fast-track patients for bladder cancer treatment, study finds

An MRI instead of a surgical procedure helped speed up the wait between diagnosis and treatment, UK research has found

The Independent UK

New hope for patients with deadly bile duct cancer

A suite of treatments could pave the way for extending the lives of patients, or even offering a cure.

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Can drinking milk help prevent cancer?

"[In addition], reducing consumption of alcohol and red and processed meat could also help protect against cancer"

The Independent UK

Why liver cancer rates have doubled in two decades

Deaths from liver cancer are projected to increase by a further 10 per cent by 2040, but a charity says half of all cases could be prevented

The Independent UK

Liver cancer death rate almost twice as high as 20 years ago, charity warns

The disease is currently the eighth most common cause of cancer death in the UK.

The Independent UK

What is the definition of remission? And what does it mean for Kate’s cancer?

The word remission will give Kate a ‘deep breath of relief’

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Why a daily glass of milk really could reduce bowel cancer risk – an oncologist explains

A glass of milk a day could help keep bowel cancer away – or so finds a study by Oxford University and Cancer Research UK. The research suggests that increasing daily milk intake by as little as one glass could have a significant impact on lowering the likelihood of developing…

The Conversation

Want to quit vaping this year? Here’s what the evidence shows so far about effective strategies

Lots of people who vape want to quit, but there’s very little guidance on how best to do so.

Evening Standard

Having a glass of milk a day ‘cuts risk of bowel cancer by almost a fifth’

One in 20 women and one in 17 men in the UK will be diagnosed with bowel cancer in their lifetime.

The Independent UK

Smartwatch technology could help people quit smoking, study finds

The research, by the University of Bristol, was completed by 18 participants.

The Independent UK

The royal family’s ‘brutal’ 2024 as the Windsors faced major health challenges

The past 12 months also saw the King head to Australia and Samoa, William with a new beard and Kate sharing a candid video of time with her family.

Evening Standard

The royal family’s 'brutal' 2024 as the Windsors faced major health challenges

The past 12 months also saw the King head to Australia and Samoa, William with a new beard and Kate sharing a candid video of time with her family.

The Independent UK

Alarm over dip in cancer screening

Tens of thousands of lives have been saved by screening in the last few years alone.

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