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Researchers shed light on increased risk of second cancers among breast cancer survivors

Breast cancer survivors have a much greater chance of having secondary cancers, including endometrial and ovarian cancer for women and prostate cancer for men, according to new research based on data from almost 600,000 patients in England. Read further on Dynamite News:

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Decline in cigarette smoking has stalled, study finds

UCL researchers warn consumption has not changed since 2019 despite Government interventions

Evening Standard

Are sunbeds bad for you? More than a third of Londoners at higher risk of skin cancer

‘There’s no such thing as a safe UV tanning,’ Cancer Research UK says

Evening Standard

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Smoking among middle-class women in England up by 25% in 10 years – study

Rate for better-off 18 to 45s rose from 12% to 15% but fell 24% for working class women while proportion of male smokers was stable

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Tobacco firms lobbying MPs to derail smoking phase-out, charity warns

Tactics include proposals to raise smoking age to avoid outright ban, and exemptions for cigars, says Cancer Research UK chief

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Cancer charities praise ‘brave’ Princess of Wales for speaking about her diagnosis

Cancer Research UK’s chief executive says high-profile cancer cases such as Catherine’s can help others to seek help early

The Guardian - UK

London scientists seek to develop world's first vaccine for lung cancer

The vaccine was created using technology similar to the Oxford-AstraZeneca Covid-19 vaccine

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UK researchers find way of diagnosing bowel cancer without biopsies

PET scans can examine entire bowel before and during treatment, avoiding risks associated with taking tissue samples

The Guardian - UK

What is Jemperli? New drug could slow progression of womb cancer

Cancer Research UK says 9,700 cases of the illness are diagnosed each year in the UK

Evening Standard

Generation Z is bringing back cigar and pipe smoking

A resurgence is being seen in the smoking trend which is “incredibly dangerous” say anti-smoking campaigners

Evening Standard

From gender to race: how cancer inequality is being tackled across the UK

More people are surviving cancer than ever before, but factors such as socioeconomic background, race and gender can negatively impact outcomes for many – but important work is being done to make sure that no one is left behind

The Guardian - UK

How technology is helping to prevent and diagnose an array of cancers

From toothbrushes to intelligent toilets, Nic Fleming investigates the creative innovations playing an important role in achieving better outcomes for cancer patients

The Guardian - UK

Cancer survival rates in the UK plateau, prompting urgent concerns

Learn about the concerning slowdown in cancer survival rates in the U.K., caused by delays in diagnosis and treatment, as highlighted by a recent report fr...

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Deaths Due To Cancer In UK To Rise By 53% By 2050

Cancer remains one of the most formidable health challenges worldwide.

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The Guardian - UK

Oesophageal cancer test ‘should be made more available in UK’

Charities say deaths will be prevented if ‘sponge on a string’ test is widely adopted

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Progress on cancer survival in UK at slowest in 50 years, study finds

Experts blame austerity as rate of advance in improving prognosis has slowed markedly since 2010

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UK bowel cancer death rates forecast to rise by third among under-50s

Experts say alarming projections stem from surge in obesity, poor diets and physical inactivity

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From chemo to surgery: how cancer treatments are becoming kinder

Many cancer patients today are experiencing fewer side effects and better outcomes thanks to pioneering research

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50 years of Cancer Research UK: how small successes over time are leading to better outcomes for people with cancer

Thanks to advances in scientific research and policy, people diagnosed with cancer in 2024 can expect kinder treatments and better outcomes. Here, Nic Fleming looks back over 50 years of dedication, innovation and progress

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Cervical cancer: why scientists think it could soon be eliminated

Thanks to the HPV vaccine and the national cervical screening programme, cervical cancer rates have dropped significantly in the UK over the past 15 years. Some governments are now setting targets to eliminate the disease

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‘It gives doctors the gift of time’: how AI is shaping the future of cancer diagnosis and treatment

AI has the potential to revolutionise cancer research and clinical practice – so how is it being used now, and what developments could be on the horizon?

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Leave a legacy: four ways to fund cancer research in your will

A third of Cancer Research UK’s funding comes from supporters leaving gifts in wills, and this has led to key innovations in treating cancer. Here’s how you can pledge to create a future that protects the people you love

The Guardian - UK

‘Sometimes it feels like forever since I last saw him’: why I’m honouring my son with a legacy gift for cancer research

Shona Gilmour has had to face cancer twice. But just as she pieced her life back together, the disease returned in the most unthinkable way

The Guardian - UK

‘It’s a way of getting my own back on leukaemia’: why I’m funding cancer research in memory of my brother

For Liz Roberts, losing her brother to cancer in his 30s prompted a change in the way she understood the disease. Now, she’s working to help others understand it better too – and leaving a legacy gift for cancer research in her will

The Independent UK

Scientists awarded funding to search for pancreatic cancer test

The location and function of the pancreas make it a difficult cancer to treat.

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