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Why October is Breast Cancer Awareness Month - and why we wear pink ribbons

Breast Cancer Awareness Month dates back to 1985

The Independent UK

Study reveals how cancer drug helps to restore immune system's ability to fight tumors

A group led by scientists at The University of Texas at Austin has discovered a brand-new, bio-inspired medication that restores the capability of immune cells to combat cancer. Read further on Dynamite News:

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Indoor wood burning raises women’s lung cancer risk by 43%, says US study

Results from study involving 50,000 women suggest even occasional wood burning can contribute to lung cancer

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Jill Biden urges women to get mammograms for Breast Cancer Awareness Month

“There is no one-size-fits-all approach, but we know that early detection of cancer saves lives,” the first lady says in a new public service announcement.

Chicago Sun-Times

Jill Biden urges women to get mammograms or other cancer exams during Breast Cancer Awareness Month

Jill Biden is urging women to talk to their doctors about getting mammograms or other cancer screenings during October, which is Breast Cancer Awareness Month

The Independent UK

New breast cancer treatment not approved for NHS use

The health spending watchdog said the ‘the cost-effectiveness estimates were too high for it to be recommended for use in the NHS’.

The Independent UK

Cancer patient ‘upset and angry’ after chemo session delayed due to NHS strikes

Flora White, 51, was told she has ‘months to live’ after she was diagnosed with cancer for the second time in March this year.

The Independent UK

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Multi-level marketing exec dies of colon cancer after trying to cure it naturally

Critics said her decision to publicise her ‘natural’ treatment plan was dangerous

The Independent UK

Khloe Kardashian reveals cheek indentation after skin cancer removal

‘I am definitely not complaining,’ Kardashian says of the mark left behind from melanoma removal

The Independent UK

Firefighters fear PFAS in their gear could be contributing to rising cancer cases

Firefighters around the country are concerned that gear laced with PFAS, a group of toxic industrial compounds, could be one reason why cancer rates among their ranks are rising

The Independent UK

Linda Evangelista reveals she was diagnosed with breast cancer twice within last five years

‘Breast cancer was not going to kill me,’ model says

The Independent UK

Researchers discover new genes that cause head, neck cancer patients to be resistant to chemotherapy

Researchers from Queen Mary University of London have identified two new genes that make patients with head and neck cancer resistant to chemotherapy. Read further on Dynamite News:

Dynamite News

Patients in England will be first to access seven-minute cancer treatment jab

NHS is first health system to offer injection to hundreds of patients which will cut treatment times by up to three quarters

The Guardian - UK

Cancer jab to speed up treatment for patients

The immunotherapy is usually given intravenously.

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Amy Dowden reveals ‘life-threatening’ sepsis battle amid cancer treatment

The Strictly professional has had a mastectomy since being diagnosed with breast cancer

The Independent UK

‘Postcode lottery’ in cancer care leaves some patients waiting longer – Labour

The party said its analysis of NHS data revealed the extent of regional inequalities in cancer treatment.

The Independent UK

Duran Duran’s Andy Taylor says prostate cancer is ‘asymptomatic’ after end-of-life diagnosis

Guitarist called the scientist who recommended the treatment ‘the Elon Musk of cancer’

The Independent UK

No harmful levels of PCBs found at Wyoming nuclear missile base as Air Force investigates cancers

The Air Force says no harmful levels of carcinogenic PCBs were found inside the launch facilities at a nuclear missile base in Wyoming

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The Independent UK

Chris Evans says he is ‘extraordinarily lucky’ after receiving ‘stage zero’ skin cancer diagnosis

The former BBC Radio 2 host said specialists refer to it as ‘stage zero’ or ‘pre-cancer’

The Independent UK

Chris Evans: I’m extraordinarily lucky after ‘second best’ skin cancer diagnosis

The radio DJ said specialists refer to it as ‘stage zero’ or ‘pre-cancer’.

The Independent UK

How to check for cancer, as Morrisons puts NHS cancer advice in underwear labels

Labels in the Nutmeg brand’s boxer shorts and crop-top bras will offer advice.

The Independent UK

How to check breasts and testicles, as Morrisons puts NHS cancer advice in underwear labels

Labels in the Nutmeg brand’s boxer shorts and crop-top bras will offer advice.

The Independent UK

Strikes will make new cancer targets more difficult to meet, top medic warns

Exclusive: Old cancer targets ‘not the right thing; for patients, says NHS’ top cancer lead

Evening Standard

Two-thirds of NHS cancer targets to be scrapped by autumn

More than two-thirds of NHS cancer targets will be scrapped by autumn, the Government has confirmed.

The Independent UK

Government confirms two-thirds of cancer targets will be scrapped by autumn

It is hoped the new targets will help diagnose and treat cancer faster

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