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Testing menstrual blood for HPV could be alternative to smear test, study finds

About 70 per cent of cases are prevented through cervical screening, according to cancer research, and the HPV vaccine is cutting cases of cervical cancer by 90 per cent.

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Princess of Wales shares message on World Cancer Day

Catherine, Princess of Wales has posted a message on World Cancer Day.

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Kate speaks of fear, strength and hope in personal World Cancer Day message

The Princess of Wales has discussed fear, strength and hope in a personal message released on World Cancer Day.

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New weight loss drug by Pfizer shows promising results in trial

Pfizer acquired the drug’s developer following a bidding war with Novo Nordisk last year

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London firefighters exposed to toxic chemicals face higher risk of cancer, report warns

Around one in 25 of the firefighters surveyed by the FBU have reported being diagnosed with cancer

Evening Standard

The unanswered questions in the NHS’s new cancer plan

NHS England’s new national cancer plan focuses on catching cancer earlier and treating it faster. The government has also promised to meet all cancer waiting-time targets by 2029. This includes a long-missed target, namely that most patients should start treatment within 62 days of being referred by their GP.

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Wes Streeting’s cancer plan is admirable – but it’s not the silver bullet the NHS needs

The government has published a plan with strong promises for NHS cancer care. But will it be a hostage to scientific developments – and is it getting the ‘basics’ right? Rebecca Thomas takes a look

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Princess Kate Speaks About “Moments of Strength, Kindness, and Profound Connection” on World Cancer Day

“Please know you are not alone.”

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New 10-year plan includes test for more than 50 cancers

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Kate issues personal message on World Cancer Day, saying ‘you are not alone’

The princess describes how a cancer journey has ‘moments of fear and exhaustion’ but also ‘moments of strength, kindness and profound connection’.

Evening Standard

King Charles honours 'community of care' on World Cancer Day with two posts that send a strong message

His Majesty shone a light on the work of his fellow royals and offered thanks 'to everyone who offers support in ways seen and unseen'

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Princess Kate Shares "Good for My Soul" Activity With a Well-Wisher in Wales

The Princess of Wales revealed one thing that lifts her spirits.

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Dave Coulier urges public to get checked after ‘rollercoaster’ cancer battle

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Jamie Theakston reflects on 'shock' cancer diagnosis two years on

The radio presenter opted for surgery rather than chemotherapy after being diagnosed in August 2024, undergoing three operations that ultimately proved successful

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Voices: ‘There are more important things than being thin’: Readers on living with Ozempic side effects

YOUR VIEWS: Our community shared deeply mixed experiences of Ozempic and Mounjaro, with many warning of severe and sometimes debilitating side effects, while others said more manageable symptoms were a price worth paying for the health benefits

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Strictly’s Amy Dowden urges cancer awareness as she thanks those who saved her

‘Forever grateful to the Drs, nurses, paramedics, NHS, researchers, volunteers, charities and to all those individuals who have helped and supported me,’ says the dancer

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Dave Coulier shares major health update after tongue cancer diagnosis

The ‘Full House’ actor had two cancer diagnoses in two years

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London firefighters exposed to toxic chemicals and face higher cancer risk, report warns

Around one in 25 firefighters have been diagnosed with cancer as they are routinely exposed to toxic substances from fires

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Amy Dowden shares emotional update on World Cancer Day

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Amy Dowden shares raw breast cancer treatment video to mark World Cancer Day

Strictly Come Dancing star Amy Dowden issued an emotional message to those who saved and supported her through breast cancer to mark World Cancer Day on Wednesday, 4 February.

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Blood and saliva tests to detect cancer before symptoms begin ‘could be part of NHS screening within a decade’

The government has set out how it intends to transform cancer detection and treatment in a new 10-year plan

Evening Standard

Early detection cancer tests ‘could be part of NHS screening within a decade’

The Government has set out how it intends to transform cancer detection and treatment in a new 10-year plan.

Evening Standard

Amy Dowden ‘forever grateful’ to those who saved her from breast cancer

The Welsh dancer, 35, has documented her breast cancer treatments online, including chemotherapy and two mastectomies.

The Independent UK

Inside the NHS cancer crisis as senior doctors warn of treatment ‘disaster’

SPECIAL REPORT: The NHS can offer more treatments for cancer than ever before, but clinicians warn that staff shortages mean patients cannot get these life-saving treatments in time, as Rebecca Thomas reports

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BBC radio presenter reveals wife’s diagnosis on World Cancer Day

A BBC Radio 5 Live presenter revealed his wife's cancer diagnosis during an episode of You, Me and the Big C broadcast for World Cancer Day on Wednesday, 4 February.

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