The Latest Breaking News on Cancer

Prostate cancer diagnosis ‘lottery’ sees regions lagging far behind London

Data shows men in Scotland almost three times more likely to be diagnosed at a late stage

The Guardian - UK · Jan 12, 2023

Breast cancer screening gets £10m funding injection

The money will fund 29 new units, including 16 mobile ones that can be used flexibly in underserved areas

Wales Online · Jan 12, 2023

Whitley Bay prostate cancer survivor urges men to get checked - and thanks Bill Turnbull for saving his life

Craig Carr said if Bill Turnbull hadn't inspired him to get checked for prostate cancer, his cancer could have gone unchecked for a decade

Chronicle Live · Jan 12, 2023

Australian-first trial of anal cancer therapy hopes to make the disease history

As Australian doctors trial a new therapy targeting the cells that turn into anal cancer, they are also pushing for the stigma around anal screening and anal health to be addressed.

ABC News · Jan 11, 2023

Stormont dog walk to help NI families cope with cancer

And the PSNI Dog Unit will be on hand for a meet and greet

Belfast Live · Jan 11, 2023

Michael Flatley diagnosed with 'aggressive form of cancer' as fans asked for 'prayers'

Riverdance star Michael Flatley has been diagnosed with an 'aggressive' cancer. He has undergone surgery and is being cared for by doctors.

Irish Mirror · Jan 11, 2023

Riverdance star Michael Flatley diagnosed with 'aggressive' cancer and has had surgery

Michael Flatley has been diagnosed with an 'aggressive' cancer, his team have confirmed. The Riverdance star previously fought skin cancer in 2003, after a fan spotted the early warning signs during a TV appearance

Daily Mirror · Jan 11, 2023

Derry woman opens up on pancreatic cancer diagnosis at the age of 27

"Timely diagnosis and treatment for pancreatic cancer is not only possible, but essential for survival"

Belfast Live · Jan 11, 2023

Triggering cancer cells to become normal cells – how stem cell therapies can provide new ways to stop tumors from spreading or growing back

How cells become cancerous is a process researchers are still trying to fully understand. Generally, normal cells grow and multiply through controlled cell division, where old and damaged cells are replaced after they die by new cells. Sometimes this process stops working, leading cells to start growing uncontrollably and develop…

The Conversation · Jan 11, 2023

Jill Biden to have surgery to remove lesion above right eye

Jill Biden will undergo surgery to remove a potentially cancerous lesion above her right eye

The Independent UK · Jan 11, 2023