Gene 'switches' could predict when breast cancers will spread to the brain

Scientists have found a pattern of genetic ‘switches’ that are linked to breast cancer’s spread to the brain. Scientists have found a pattern of genetic ‘switches’ that are linked to breast cancer’s spread to the brain.

5 November 2014

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Trial results reveal first targeted treatment to boost survival for oesophageal cancer

New trial results show that patients with a specific type of oesophageal cancer survived longer when they were given gefitinib. New trial results show that patients with a specific type of oesophageal cancer survived longer when they were given gefitinib.

5 November 2014

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The Mail and Telegraph’s coverage of new cancer survival figures was misleading

We clarify some misleading reporting of new cancer survival statistics. We clarify some misleading reporting of new cancer survival statistics.

4 November 2014

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• Science & Technology

NCRI 2014 conference summary - day 2

Here’s our round up from day two of the NCRI cancer conference in Liverpool. Here’s our round up from day two of the NCRI cancer conference in Liverpool.

4 November 2014

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Half of smokers using Liverpool Stop Smoking Services used e-cigs

Over half of smokers using Liverpool Stop Smoking Services have tried electronic cigarettes according to data presented at the NCRI Cancer Conference. Over half of smokers using Liverpool Stop Smoking Services have tried electronic cigarettes according to data presented at the NCRI Cancer Conference.

4 November 2014

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Patients with emergency-diagnosed lung cancer report barriers to seeing their GP

Many patients whose lung cancer is diagnosed as an emergency in hospital reported difficulties in previously seeing their GP Many patients whose lung cancer is diagnosed as an emergency in hospital reported difficulties in previously seeing their GP

4 November 2014

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Swallowing a sponge on a string could replace endoscopy as pre-cancer test

Swallowing a sponge on a string could replace endoscopy as an equally effective but less invasive way of spotting early signs of oesophageal cancer. Swallowing a sponge on a string could replace endoscopy as an equally effective but less invasive way of spotting early signs of oesophageal cancer.

4 November 2014

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NCRI 2014 conference summary - day 1

Here's our round up from day one of the NCRI cancer conference in Liverpool Here's our round up from day one of the NCRI cancer conference in Liverpool

3 November 2014

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Keeping active in middle age may help cut breast cancer risk, study shows

Postmenopausal women who do the most amount of vigorous exercise could be around a fifth less likely to develop breast cancer than those who don't up Postmenopausal women who do the most amount of vigorous exercise could be around a fifth less likely to develop breast cancer than those who don't up

3 November 2014

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Sea sponge drug could boost advanced breast cancer survival by five extra months

A cancer drug originally developed from sea sponges could give women with advanced breast cancer an average of five extra months of life. A cancer drug originally developed from sea sponges could give women with advanced breast cancer an average of five extra months of life.

3 November 2014

It’s pancreatic cancer awareness month

It’s November, and that means its pancreatic cancer awareness month. Here are some useful links about the disease. It’s November, and that means its pancreatic cancer awareness month. Here are some useful links about the disease.

2 November 2014

Step towards blood test for many cancer types

Scientists find more than 800 blood markers in cancer patients that could lead to a single blood test for early detection of cancer. Scientists find more than 800 blood markers in cancer patients that could lead to a single blood test for early detection of cancer.

2 November 2014