Exercise is the prescription that every cancer patient deserves – and one they’re in control of Mounting evidence shows even moderate exercise can be a valuable companion to cancer treatment The Guardian - AU · Oct 17, 2023
Black and Brown breast cancer survivors spread message of advocacy: ‘Keep that appointment’ The Lurie Cancer Center Hispanic Breast Cancer Clinic and support groups, including Sisters Working It Out, offer patients of color health care access, community and hope. Chicago Sun-Times · Oct 13, 2023
How do some cancer cells survive chemotherapy? Scientists find one way Cancer treatment is costly, time-consuming, and painful. A new study suggests that the location of a gene in cancer cells' nucleus could be the cause of drug resistance to Taxol. Researchers found that a protein called lamin B receptor (LBR) helps keep the gene close to the nuclear envelope, making… The Hindu · Oct 12, 2023
‘How can this devastating illness get no attention?’ MP Siobhain McDonagh on her sister’s fatal brain cancer After former Labour general secretary Margaret McDonagh died, her sister decided to fight for better treatment and research The Guardian - UK · Oct 8, 2023
Strictly Come Dancing star Amy Dowden details near-death experience amid breast cancer treatment Strictly Come Dancing star Amy Dowden has revealed that she nearly died after she was rushed to hospital with sepsis and blood clots following her first two rounds of chemotherapy. Evening Standard · Oct 5, 2023
Strictly Come Dancing star Amy Dowden begins fifth round of chemotherapy Strictly Come Dancing star Amy Dowden revealed she has begun her fifth round of chemotherapy in a new social media update amid her breast cancer battle. Evening Standard · Sep 29, 2023
Baby with rare blood cancer finally finds stem cell match: ‘A real pinch me moment’ Francis’s mother says son ‘is fine in himself at the moment’ despite undergoing chemotherapy The Independent UK · Sep 29, 2023
Family’s ‘pinch me moment’ as baby with rare cancer enters remission Francis’s mother Anna said her son ‘is fine in himself at the moment’ despite undergoing chemotherapy. The Independent UK · Sep 28, 2023
Joannou credits family for surviving cancer and heart attack "I was just forced to stop and think about death" Newcastle Herald · Sep 25, 2023
‘I miraculously survived cancer during pregnancy - and now I’m giving birth again’ Sarah Boyd is ‘lucky and fortunate’ to be alive after being diagnosed with triple negative breast cancer in August 2020 The Independent UK · Sep 23, 2023
From 1600BC to 21st-century breakthroughs: how much do you know about cancer research? Whether it’s new drugs or pioneering ways to use them, our knowledge of cancer and its treatment is advancing all the time. Find out how much you know about the disease with this quiz The Guardian - UK · Sep 22, 2023
Cancer patient ‘upset and angry’ after chemo session delayed due to NHS strikes Flora White, 51, was told she has ‘months to live’ after she was diagnosed with cancer for the second time in March this year. The Independent UK · Sep 21, 2023
Child Diagnosed With Eye Cancer After It Was Mistaken For Eczema Amelia is doing fantastically now. You really wouldn’t notice that she only has sight in one eye. Zenger · Sep 6, 2023
Cancer-hit dad who planned his own funeral defies doctors’ three-week life expectancy prognosis Dennis Blackman, 62, was diagnosed with acute myeloid leukaemia and given three weeks to live in March 2022. The Independent UK · Sep 6, 2023
The Times of India · Sep 5, 2023 Head, neck cancer: New genes that make patients resistant to chemotherapy identified New genes have been identified that can change the way cancer treatments were being done until now. The study has been published in Molecular Cancer Journal.
Dynamite News · Sep 5, 2023 Researchers discover new genes that cause head, neck cancer patients to be resistant to chemotherapy Researchers from Queen Mary University of London have identified two new genes that make patients with head and neck cancer resistant to chemotherapy. Read further on Dynamite News:
The Independent UK · Aug 31, 2023 Breakthrough as new drug promises to shield child cancer patients from hearing loss A high number of children who get a certain cancer treatment suffer hearing loss
The Independent UK · Aug 30, 2023 New drug could prevent hearing loss among child cancer patients A high number of children who get a certain cancer treatment suffer hearing loss.
The Independent UK · Aug 28, 2023 ‘Chemo brain’ course to be extended to England and Wales after Scottish success The course, which helps tackle post-chemotherapy cognitive problems, was deemed effective by researchers at Glasgow Caledonian University.
The Guardian - UK · Aug 28, 2023 Strictly’s Amy Dowden had ‘life-threatening’ sepsis during cancer treatment Latin and ballroom dancer, 33, was taken ill ‘in an instant’ two days after chemotherapy for breast cancer
The Independent UK · Aug 28, 2023 Amy Dowden reveals ‘life-threatening’ sepsis diagnosis amid cancer treatment The ‘Strictly Come Dancing’ star has been sharing her cancer journey
Evening Standard · Aug 28, 2023 Amy Dowden reveals ‘life-threatening’ sepsis battle amid cancer treatment The Strictly professional has had a mastectomy since being diagnosed with breast cancer
The Independent UK · Aug 27, 2023 NHS cancer patients ‘facing post code lottery’ in waits for treatment Nearly 45 per cent of cancer patients waiting more than two months for chemotherapy in some parts of England, analysis suggests
Newcastle Herald · Aug 23, 2023 Gareth Liddiard going solo in battle against cancer Great music for an even greater cause.
Evening Standard · Aug 21, 2023 Strictly’s Amy Dowden shares glimpse of new wig after detailing ‘heart-breaking’ hair loss amid chemotherapy The dancing star, who is keeping her followers updated on her cancer journey, shared a snap of a new bespoke hairpiece