• Health & Medicine

Immune-boosting antibody combination could improve lymphoma survival

Combining two different immunotherapy treatments could dramatically improve lymphoma survival. Combining two different immunotherapy treatments could dramatically improve lymphoma survival.

30 November 2017

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Men twice as likely to develop oral cancer

Men are more than twice as likely as women to develop oral cancer, according to new figures released by Cancer Research UK today (Wednesday). Men are more than twice as likely as women to develop oral cancer, according to new figures released by Cancer Research UK today (Wednesday).

29 November 2017

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Gut bacteria might hitch a ride with spreading bowel cancer cells

Bacteria found in certain bowel cancers can also be found inside a small number of tumours that have spread to another part of the body, says new research. Bacteria found in certain bowel cancers can also be found inside a small number of tumours that have spread to another part of the body, says new research.

24 November 2017

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Experimental drug trial seeks to improve treatment for head and neck cancer

A trial to test an experimental drug in patients with head and neck cancer launches in the UK through the Combinations Alliance. A trial to test an experimental drug in patients with head and neck cancer launches in the UK through the Combinations Alliance.

24 November 2017

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Two breast cancer drugs get NHS approval

Two breast cancer drugs have been recommended for use by the NHS in England. Two breast cancer drugs have been recommended for use by the NHS in England.

16 November 2017

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The HPV vaccine and cervical screening: how many tests do you need?

New research shows women who have had the HPV vaccine may only need 3 cervical screens in their entire life, rather than the 12 that are standard in the UK. New research shows women who have had the HPV vaccine may only need 3 cervical screens in their entire life, rather than the 12 that are standard in the UK.

10 November 2017

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NHS data shows drop in cervical cancer screening attendance

Less than three quarters of eligible women are attending cervical cancer screening appointments in England, according to new figures. Less than three quarters of eligible women are attending cervical cancer screening appointments in England, according to new figures.

10 November 2017

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HPV jab means women only need three cervical screens in a lifetime

Women may only need three cervical screens in their lifetime if they have been given the human papillomavirus (HPV) vaccine. Women may only need three cervical screens in their lifetime if they have been given the human papillomavirus (HPV) vaccine.

10 November 2017

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Risk of certain breast cancers coming back remains for at least 20 years after treatment

New research says the risk of a certain type of breast cancer coming back in other parts of the body stays constant for at least 20 years after treatment. New research says the risk of a certain type of breast cancer coming back in other parts of the body stays constant for at least 20 years after treatment.

8 November 2017

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Big data analysis predicts risk of radiotherapy side effects

Analysing big data to predict men’s risk of side effects could help personalise radiotherapy treatment for prostate cancer. Analysing big data to predict men’s risk of side effects could help personalise radiotherapy treatment for prostate cancer.

7 November 2017

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Test could diagnose oesophageal cancer 8 years earlier

A new genetic test could help diagnose oesophageal cancer up to 8 years before symptoms appear in people at a high risk of the disease. A new genetic test could help diagnose oesophageal cancer up to 8 years before symptoms appear in people at a high risk of the disease.

6 November 2017