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Rates of anal cancer have quadrupled since the mid-70s, but why? We explore the possible reasons, and ask why the media didn't cover the story. Rates of anal cancer have quadrupled since the mid-70s, but why? We explore the possible reasons, and ask why the media didn't cover the story.

by Greg Jones | Analysis | 5 June 2014

5 June 2014

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.

by Cancer Research UK | News | 5 June 2014

5 June 2014

Concluding our story on Epstein-Barr virus and cancer, we explore the ongoing research into the virus and how this could lead to treatments in the future. Concluding our story on Epstein-Barr virus and cancer, we explore the ongoing research into the virus and how this could lead to treatments in the future.

by Emma Smith | Analysis | 9 April 2014

9 April 2014

This entry is part 4 of 5 in the series Cancer and Infections
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50 years of Epstein-Barr virus

50 years ago three scientists published their findings on the first human virus that can cause cancer - read the story of Epstein-Barr virus. 50 years ago three scientists published their findings on the first human virus that can cause cancer - read the story of Epstein-Barr virus.

by Emma Smith | Analysis | 26 March 2014

26 March 2014

This entry is part 3 of 5 in the series Cancer and Infections
Helicobacter pylori

In the next in our Cancer and Infections series, we look at the stomach bug H. pylori and how it's linked with cancer. In the next in our Cancer and Infections series, we look at the stomach bug H. pylori and how it's linked with cancer.

by Emma Smith | Analysis | 7 March 2014

7 March 2014

This entry is part 2 of 5 in the series Cancer and Infections
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The link between cancer and infections

Can you catch cancer? The answer is no, but you can pick up an infection that increases the chances of developing certain types. Can you catch cancer? The answer is no, but you can pick up an infection that increases the chances of developing certain types.

by Emma Smith | Analysis | 26 February 2014

26 February 2014

This entry is part 1 of 5 in the series Cancer and Infections
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A tribute to Anne Szarewski

In tribute to Anne Szarewski we look at her career and the huge contribution she made to our understanding of the links between HPV and cancer. In tribute to Anne Szarewski we look at her career and the huge contribution she made to our understanding of the links between HPV and cancer.

by Peter Sasieni | Analysis | 2 September 2013

2 September 2013

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Cancer news often gets more attention if a celebrity has been diagnosed, but does this help raise awareness or can the celebrity angle do more harm than good? Cancer news often gets more attention if a celebrity has been diagnosed, but does this help raise awareness or can the celebrity angle do more harm than good?

by Kat Arney | Analysis | 5 July 2013

5 July 2013

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A tantalising tale of obesity, bacteria and liver cancer

Could a fatty diet alter the bacteria in your gut, causing them to secrete a chemical that can cause liver cancer? Could a fatty diet alter the bacteria in your gut, causing them to secrete a chemical that can cause liver cancer?

by Henry Scowcroft | Analysis | 28 June 2013

28 June 2013