• Health & Medicine

Salt increases risk of stomach cancer

People who eat a regular diet of highly salted food double their risk of stomach cancer according to a report published in the British Journal of Cancer1. People who eat a regular diet of highly salted food double their risk of stomach cancer according to a report published in the British Journal of Cancer1.

6 January 2004

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New screening test could prevent more cervical cancer

A new test could be a more effective early warning system for preventing cervical cancer than the traditional smear - according to Cancer Research UK scientists. A new test could be a more effective early warning system for preventing cervical cancer than the traditional smear - according to Cancer Research UK scientists.

3 December 2003

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Modernising the NHS cervical screening programme

Today, at the Britain Against Cancer conference, the NHS Cervical Screening Programme announces the introduction of liquid based cytology (LBC) and a change in national policy. Today, at the Britain Against Cancer conference, the NHS Cervical Screening Programme announces the introduction of liquid based cytology (LBC) and a change in national policy.

22 October 2003

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Screening key to controlling cancer sooner

The new boss of Britain's leading cancer charity predicts developments in detecting four of the most feared cancers will see death rates fall in under a decade. The new boss of Britain's leading cancer charity predicts developments in detecting four of the most feared cancers will see death rates fall in under a decade.

15 September 2003

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New phase of Northern Ireland ovarian cancer screening trial launched

The next phase of a major screening trial for ovarian cancer in Northern Ireland is launched by Cancer Research N. The next phase of a major screening trial for ovarian cancer in Northern Ireland is launched by Cancer Research N.

10 September 2003

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Cervical screening - who should have it and how often?

All women aged between 25 and 49 should be offered cervical screening every three years, but five years is regular enough for women aged 50 to 64, according to a new report from Cancer Research UK. All women aged between 25 and 49 should be offered cervical screening every three years, but five years is regular enough for women aged 50 to 64, according to a new report from Cancer Research UK.

1 July 2003

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Scientists identify genes for cancer lifestyles

People who smoke, take drugs or drink heavily could have their genes to blame for their unhealthy lifestyles, Cancer Research UK scientists reveal in a study1. People who smoke, take drugs or drink heavily could have their genes to blame for their unhealthy lifestyles, Cancer Research UK scientists reveal in a study1.

17 June 2003

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Breast cancer deaths almost halved after screening

A Cancer Research UK report produces the strongest evidence yet that organised breast screening programmes save lives. A Cancer Research UK report produces the strongest evidence yet that organised breast screening programmes save lives.

24 April 2003

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Confusion about sexual virus test causes anxiety and could harm relationships

Women fear that the trust between couples in long term relationships and marriage could be undermined if tests for a sexually transmitted virus were to form part of the screening process for cervical cancer - according to a new report1. Women fear that the trust between couples in long term relationships and marriage could be undermined if tests for a sexually transmitted virus were to form part of the screening process for cervical cancer - according to a new report1.

2 February 2003

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Cancer risk to children of having older parents

Older parents are at significantly increased risk of having a child with the most common form of leukaemia, Cancer Research UK reveals. Older parents are at significantly increased risk of having a child with the most common form of leukaemia, Cancer Research UK reveals.

26 January 2003

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10,000 'at risk' women in trials for early breast screening

A leading Cancer Research UK scientist is among eight top clinical researchers chosen to launch a pioneering breast cancer screening study for women between 40-44 who have a significant family history of the disease. A leading Cancer Research UK scientist is among eight top clinical researchers chosen to launch a pioneering breast cancer screening study for women between 40-44 who have a significant family history of the disease.

28 November 2002

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Cancer prevention pill placed on the horizon

Popping pills made from natural plant toxins could become an effective way of preventing cancer, a leading Cancer Research UK scientist claimed last week at the charity's first annual conference in Warwickshire. Popping pills made from natural plant toxins could become an effective way of preventing cancer, a leading Cancer Research UK scientist claimed last week at the charity's first annual conference in Warwickshire.

4 November 2002