Skin cancer time bomb for young Britons

Almost three quarters of Britain's young men and women are boosting their risk of potentially fatal skin cancer in their search for a suntan. Almost three quarters of Britain's young men and women are boosting their risk of potentially fatal skin cancer in their search for a suntan.

30 March 2004

• Health & Medicine

Parents need to set example by eating more fruit and veg

MORE than a third of children under six fail to eat fruit and vegetables on a daily basis according to a new report1 by Cancer Research UK. MORE than a third of children under six fail to eat fruit and vegetables on a daily basis according to a new report1 by Cancer Research UK.

7 March 2004

Internet is key to patient power

The web is enabling cancer patients to uncover the latest medical facts and check that they have been offered the best treatments without having to challenge their doctors face to face, according to a study in the British Medical Journal1. The web is enabling cancer patients to uncover the latest medical facts and check that they have been offered the best treatments without having to challenge their doctors face to face, according to a study in the British Medical Journal1.

5 March 2004

• Health & Medicine

New scan could predict response to brain cancer treatment

A new type of brain scan could tell doctors whether or not a cancer treatment is working weeks earlier than is currently possible, researchers report in the British Journal of Cancer1. A new type of brain scan could tell doctors whether or not a cancer treatment is working weeks earlier than is currently possible, researchers report in the British Journal of Cancer1.

17 February 2004

Study highlights nurses' role in tackling depression

Even after lifesaving treatments, one out of every twelve cancer patients may be suffering from depression, according to a report published in the British Journal of Cancer1. Even after lifesaving treatments, one out of every twelve cancer patients may be suffering from depression, according to a report published in the British Journal of Cancer1.

20 January 2004

• Health & Medicine

Complementary medicine could hinder cancer treatment

Cancer patients who use herbal remedies and health supplements during conventional treatment may risk dangerous side effects, according to a new report published today in the British Journal of Cancer1. Cancer patients who use herbal remedies and health supplements during conventional treatment may risk dangerous side effects, according to a new report published today in the British Journal of Cancer1.

20 January 2004

Differences in breast cancer risk in South Asian women

Cancer Research UK scientists have discovered that the risk of breast cancer among South Asian Women in the UK differs according to their specific ethnic subgroup. Cancer Research UK scientists have discovered that the risk of breast cancer among South Asian Women in the UK differs according to their specific ethnic subgroup.

6 January 2004

• Health & Medicine

Teenagers missing out on specialist cancer treatment

Adolescents with cancer are often missing out on the specialist research, treatment and care enjoyed by younger patients, Cancer Research UK and the UK Children's Cancer Study Group (UKCCSG) warn at a special press briefing. Adolescents with cancer are often missing out on the specialist research, treatment and care enjoyed by younger patients, Cancer Research UK and the UK Children's Cancer Study Group (UKCCSG) warn at a special press briefing.

9 December 2003

Survivors of childhood Hodgkin's Disease have increased risk of cancer

Children treated for Hodgkin's disease before 1986 have an increased risk of developing another cancer later in life, according to a new study1 by an international team of researchers including scientists from Cancer Research UK. Children treated for Hodgkin's disease before 1986 have an increased risk of developing another cancer later in life, according to a new study1 by an international team of researchers including scientists from Cancer Research UK.

28 November 2003

New breast cancer test could predict response to tamoxifen and anastrozole

Scientists have developed a new high-tech test with the potential to accurately predict whether breast cancer patients will benefit from anti-hormonal treatments such as tamoxifen and anastrozole. Scientists have developed a new high-tech test with the potential to accurately predict whether breast cancer patients will benefit from anti-hormonal treatments such as tamoxifen and anastrozole.

30 October 2003

Scientists find gene clue to prostate cancer

Some men may be genetically more prone to the harmful effects of cancer-causing agents, according to a study published in the British Journal of Cancer1. Some men may be genetically more prone to the harmful effects of cancer-causing agents, according to a study published in the British Journal of Cancer1.

14 October 2003

Fussy eating may be evolutionary adaptation

Children who are picky about what they choose to eat have now been served with the perfect excuse - their fussiness may be an evolutionary trait, designed to protect them from harm. Children who are picky about what they choose to eat have now been served with the perfect excuse - their fussiness may be an evolutionary trait, designed to protect them from harm.

7 October 2003