Many men unaware of family connection risk over prostate cancer
Two-thirds of UK men with a family history of prostate cancer are unaware of the danger they could be facing as a result of inheriting harmful genes, research has shown.
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Study suggests yoga can improve wellbeing and reduce tiredness in cancer patients
Cancer patients sleep better and suffer less pain and fatigue if they practise yoga, research suggests. New studies presented at the world’s largest cancer conference in Chicago found that as
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Judge rules mentally ill woman in cancer scare should have surgery against will
A mentally ill woman who doctors fear has a gynaecological cancer should undergo exploratory surgery against her will, a judge has ruled after a hearing in a specialist court. Doctors
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Scientists hail blood test that detects cancer years ahead of symptoms
A universal blood screening test that detects cancer years before symptoms appear could revolutionise treatment, scientists say. Researchers attending the world’s biggest cancer conference in Chicago unveiled studies showing that
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Webwatch: Symptom app helps cancer patients live longer, trial suggests
An app that tracks cancer patients’ symptoms can boost their survival by five months, according to a new study. Research presented at the world’s biggest cancer conference found that patients
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Charities welcome ‘outstanding’ results of breast cancer drug clinical trial
Charities have welcomed the “outstanding” results of a clinical trial which shows that a drug for a type of incurable breast cancer delays the disease getting worse. Olaparib (Lynparza) can
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New imaging system using protons could help improve cancer treatment
A new imaging system has been developed that could help doctors pinpoint and treat cancer more accurately using cutting-edge proton therapy. Three dimensional computerised tomography (CT) images were created using
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Prince of Wales and Duchess officially open cross-border cancer centre at Altnagelvin
The Prince of Wales and Duchess of Cornwall have officially opened the North West Cancer Centre at Altnagelvin Hospital. The North West Cancer Centre welcomed its first patients in November
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Confused man can be sedated in order to give him cancer treatment, rules judge
Doctors can sedate a man found walking the streets in a confused state in order to provide cancer treatment, a judge has ruled. Ms Justice Russell on Monday concluded that
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Warning of ‘huge scale’ of claims against breast surgeon as £18m already paid out
The NHS has paid out nearly £18 million after settling the cases of more than 250 patients treated by a surgeon convicted of carrying out needless breast operations. Top surgeon
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