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How to destroy a 'forever chemical' – scientists are discovering ways to eliminate PFAS, but this growing global health problem isn't going away soon

PFAS chemicals seemed like a good idea at first. As Teflon, they made pots easier to clean starting in the 1940s. They made jackets waterproof and carpets stain-resistant. Food wrappers, firefighting foam, even makeup seemed better with perfluoroalkyl and polyfluoroalkyl substances.

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Mum heartbroken as daughter, 9, dies of brain tumour after stroke-like symptoms

Faye Taylor, from Scotland, was diagnosed with a tumour deep in her brain stem in May, after she started complaining of a sore head and pains in her left leg, arm and hand

Daily Mirror

Breast cancer linked to chemical found in shampoo and beauty products in new study

The study found cancer-causing chemicals in cosmetics are more dangerous than previously thought.

Daily Record

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Downpatrick family's turmoil after son diagnosed with inoperable brain cancer

His parents say Jordan's symptoms were misdiagnosed as depression and migraines

Belfast Live

How Rwanda could become one of the first countries to wipe out cervical cancer

With a strong HPV vaccination programme for girls and a concerted screening and treatment drive for women, the country could be the first in Africa to eliminate the disease

The Guardian - UK

Australian study to use new technology in bid to improve understanding of pancreatic cancer

A new study will use novel technology to hopefully better understand how pancreatic cancer — the third-leading cause of cancer deaths last year- spreads and causes pain.

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Research: Cancer-related fibroblasts induce drug sensitivity

They discovered that the presence of cancer-associated fibroblasts had varying effects on tumour cells based on both the type of non-small cell lung cancer and the drug used for treatment. Full story on Dynamite News:

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Ex-councillor reveals toll of prostate cancer tests

Man, 74, 'endured 18 months of anxiety' before all-clear

Wales Online

‘Months of anxiety’: Ex-councillor reveals toll of prostate cancer tests

Retired councillor Richard Westlake underwent 18 months of tests for prostate cancer before being given the all-clear.

The Independent UK

Considering genetic risk ‘could improve prostate cancer referral process’

Scientists looked at the impact of incorporating genetic risk for cancer into the GP triage and referral processes

The Independent UK

'Red flag' signs of bowel cancer as testing kits rolled out

Home testing kits are being rolled out across England

Liverpool Echo

Everyone 58 and over in England to be sent free bowel cancer home test kits by NHS

Bowel cancer awareness is at an all-time high due to the work of Dame Deborah James. Now, the NHS are sending all over-58s a test they can take at home to test for the disease.

Daily Mirror

Population-based screening for NCDs reach 10 lakhs

Campaign is an important activity planned under the government’s Nava Kerala Karma Padhati

The Hindu

$Children born near fracking wells more at risk for leukemia – study$

Children born near fracking wells more at risk for leukemia – study

Report looked at over 400 cases of acute lymphoblastic leukemia out of a sample of 2,500 Pennsylvania children ages two to seven

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Young author diagnosed with skin cancer months after beating stage 3 sarcoma

Yorkshire author Hannah Russell, 25, underwent six operations over a two-year period in a bid to beat stage three sarcoma followed by melanoma 12 months later

Daily Record

Unusual skin cancer symptoms as Scots mum gets incurable diagnosis despite no visible signs

The type of skin cancer can take many different forms, which people can easily miss if not aware.

Irish Mirror

Mum-of-two diagnosed with incurable skin cancer despite having no moles or skin changes

Melissa Young, from Kirkcaldy, says she didn't notice any changes to her skin before she was told the heartbreaking news that she had Stage 3 melanoma

Dynamite News

Health: Why men face higher risk of most cancers than women?

Men have a higher incidence of most cancers than women. A study showed that the cause could be underlying biological sex differences rather than behavioural differences related to smoking, alcohol consumption, food, and other things. Read more on Dynamite News:

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Liverpool Echo

This Morning doctor issues warning to anyone sunbathing this summer

Dr Ellie Cannon provided tips for how people can protect themselves as the UK is hit by scorching conditions

Wales Online

Doctors told woman pain was 'muscle strain' - three months later she lost her leg to cancer

Gemma Harrison had her leg amputated three months after being sent home by doctors with just muscle rub and pain killers

Daily Mirror

Mum's warning after incurable skin cancer diagnosis despite never having any moles

Melissa Young, from Kirkcaldy, said her stage three skin cancer might have gone unnoticed for longer had she not caught Covid causing her to find a lump under her arm

Daily Mirror

Young girl's serious 'ear infection' turned out to be rare childhood blood cancer

Before her devastating diagnosis, young Sophie, now 12, would often cry at the end of the school day if her mum didn't have the closest car parking space because her legs were tired

Daily Mirror

'Warrior' schoolgirl, 12, diagnosed with brain tumour after visit to Specsavers dies

Grace Kelly was diagnosed with the brain tumour last year, prompting her parents to seek £200,000 for pioneering treatment before their daughter's death last weekend

The Independent UK

Girl, 12, diagnosed with brain tumour after trip to Specsavers dies before £200K raised for treatment

Grace Kelly went to a Specsavers branch for a routine check-up when opticians discovered swelling behind her eyes

Edinburgh Live

Scottish mum diagnosed with incurable skin cancer despite never having any moles

The mum-of-two has said that doctors were unable to pinpoint the exact cause of the cancer but she fears that using sunbeds twice a week could have been the cause.

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