The Latest Breaking News on Cancer

New mRNA cancer vaccine has a key difference from most jabs

The experimental Moderna melanoma vaccine can't prevent melanoma, but it can be used to treat the cancer.

Inverse · Jan 22, 2023

‘This will happen before 2030’: how the science behind Covid vaccines might help to fight cancer

The success of mRNA-based drugs in combating coronavirus is inspiring scientists to create similar vaccines for melanoma and other tumours

The Guardian - UK · Jan 22, 2023

Smear tests 'not working' as hundreds miss crucial cancer diagnosis

HUNDREDS of cervical cancer cases are going undetected in Scotland each year due to missed routine screenings, The Ferret can reveal.

The National (Scotland) · Jan 22, 2023

14 symptoms of pancreatic cancer you’re most likely to ignore

A pancreatic Cancer UK specialist nurse outlines easy-to-ignore signs of the disease

The Independent UK · Jan 21, 2023

5 myths about lung cancer everyone needs to stop believing

Experts debunk common misconceptions around lung cancer

The Independent UK · Jan 21, 2023

US cancer rates and trends: how have cancer rates and mortality changed over time?

Between 2000 and 2021, the cancer incidence rate per 100,000 people fell by 5.7%, while the mortality rate dropped by 27.5%.

USAFacts · Jan 20, 2023

Fit and healthy dad 'knocked off his feet' after routine test

Keith says a simple test could mean "life or death"

Liverpool Echo · Jan 20, 2023

'I put night sweats down to the menopause - then I was told I had months to live'

The retired primary school teacher has been told she has a lethal illness that has led to sepsis, pneumonia and a spinal collapse

Manchester Evening News · Jan 20, 2023

Five early signs of pancreatic cancer as man battles disease for a second time

After having pancreatic cancer twice, Charles Czajkowski is dedicating the rest of his life to raising awareness of the early symptoms

The Independent UK · Jan 20, 2023

5 myths about lung cancer everyone needs to stop believing

Experts debunk common misconceptions around lung cancer

The Independent UK · Jan 20, 2023