Majority of women at high risk of breast cancer shun preventative drug
Only one in seven women who are at high risk of breast cancer are taking a preventative drug, a new study suggests. Researchers found that six in seven women with
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Tag: Cancer
Webwatch: Innovative website launched to support cancer caregivers in Northern Ireland
‘Cancer Caring Coping’ is a new online resource created by cancer caregivers for cancer caregivers. It is based on research by Dr Olinda Santin from Queen’s University Belfast, who found
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Breast cancer charity welcomes ‘major reversal’ over NHS use of genetic test
Health officials have reversed a decision over whether a genetic test for breast cancer patients should be used by the NHS. The Oncotype DX test was provisionally rejected for use
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Tessa Jowell urges MPs to ‘fight the good fight’ during emotional cancer debate
Tessa Jowell urged MPs to “keep fighting the good fight” to improve cancer treatment during an emotional Commons debate. Tears were shed and applause rang out in the chamber for
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Baroness Jowell first patient to share medical data with global cancer database
Dame Tessa Jowell “feels a deep sense of responsibility” to give a voice to patients and pave the way for other cancer sufferers, her daughter has said. Jess Mills said
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Appeal to Jewish community for stem cell donor to save grandmother’s life
The family of a “bubbly” and “loving” grandmother say the answer to their desperate search for a stem cell donor to save her life probably lies in the Jewish community.
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Scientists identify 80 weaknesses in prostate cancer that drugs could target
Weaknesses in prostate cancer that could be targeted by drugs have been identified by scientists, in the most comprehensive study of its kind. An international team, led by the Institute
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New ‘state-of-the-art’ cancer facility to be built after Manchester hospital fire
A new “state-of-the-art” cancer research facility will be built at the Christie Hospital in Manchester, on a site which was devastated by fire. The blaze started on the roof of
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PM announces £75 million cash injection towards prostate cancer research
Theresa May has set out plans to help ensure that prostate cancer patients are “treated earlier and faster”. The Prime Minister has pledged £75 million towards clinical trials for the
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New ‘one-stop shops’ to speed up cancer diagnosis being trialled by NHS
New “one-stop shops” to speed up cancer diagnosis are being trialled across the country for the first time. GPs can refer patients suffering from “vague” symptoms including unexplained weight loss,
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