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Red meat and breast cancer – still no solid evidence

Following wide media coverage of a study linking eating large amounts of red meat and breast cancer, we explain why the evidence just isn't there yet. Following wide media coverage of a study linking eating large amounts of red meat and breast cancer, we explain why the evidence just isn't there yet.

11 June 2014

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New clues to skin cancer development show sunscreen is not enough

Scientists have shown that sunscreen cannot be relied upon alone to prevent malignant melanoma, the most deadly form of skin cancer. Scientists have shown that sunscreen cannot be relied upon alone to prevent malignant melanoma, the most deadly form of skin cancer.

11 June 2014

Over a third of cancer patients delay seeing the doctor about one of the most worrying cancer symptoms

Around 35 per cent of cancer patients wait too long to see their doctor about bleeding from their bottom - despite it being a cancer symptom Around 35 per cent of cancer patients wait too long to see their doctor about bleeding from their bottom - despite it being a cancer symptom

11 June 2014

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Immune cells found near tumours boost breast cancer survival

Women with breast cancer are 10 per cent more likely to survive for five years or more if they have certain immune cells near their tumour Women with breast cancer are 10 per cent more likely to survive for five years or more if they have certain immune cells near their tumour

10 June 2014

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Cervical screening – is age the only debate?

To mark cervical screening awareness week we explore the evidence on how the programme could be improved to prevent more cases of cervical cancer in the future. To mark cervical screening awareness week we explore the evidence on how the programme could be improved to prevent more cases of cervical cancer in the future.

9 June 2014

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Children getting burnt on unsupervised sunbeds

Half of all under-18s who use sunbeds have been burned at least once, according to new research. Half of all under-18s who use sunbeds have been burned at least once, according to new research.

9 June 2014

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Anal cancer rates quadrupled since mid 70s

Anal cancer rates in the UK have increased by nearly 300 per cent over the last 40 years, according to new figures published by Cancer Research UK. Anal cancer rates in the UK have increased by nearly 300 per cent over the last 40 years, according to new figures published by Cancer Research UK.

5 June 2014

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Beyond the burger – tips for a healthy barbecue

A rare sunny weekend in the UK is a great opportunity to get the barbecue out and tuck in to some tasty food. Here are some healthier alternatives. A rare sunny weekend in the UK is a great opportunity to get the barbecue out and tuck in to some tasty food. Here are some healthier alternatives.

2 June 2014

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Scientists discover new route to boost pancreatic cancer treatment

Cancer Research UK scientists have uncovered new insights into how a key pancreatic cancer drug – gemcitabine – is broken down in tumour cells Cancer Research UK scientists have uncovered new insights into how a key pancreatic cancer drug – gemcitabine – is broken down in tumour cells

30 May 2014

Pink gorillas on the loose in London for Cancer Research UK's Race for Life

Shocked commuters go bananas when they see pink gorillas hitting the pavement to encourage women to sign up for Cancer Research UK’s Race for Life. Shocked commuters go bananas when they see pink gorillas hitting the pavement to encourage women to sign up for Cancer Research UK’s Race for Life.

29 May 2014

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Poorer people more likely to get and die from cancer

The poorer you are the more likely you are to get and die from cancer according to a new report today. The poorer you are the more likely you are to get and die from cancer according to a new report today.

29 May 2014

Scientists find new way to combat drug resistance in skin cancer

Rapid resistance to vemurafenib - a treatment for a type of skin cancer - could be prevented by blocking a druggable family of proteins Rapid resistance to vemurafenib - a treatment for a type of skin cancer - could be prevented by blocking a druggable family of proteins

22 May 2014