The Latest Breaking News from Cancer

How exercise in your teenage years could reduce cancer risk

Breast cancer is the most common cancer in women in the UK

The Independent UK · Jan 19

Harry Potter books signed by stars of films up for grabs in prize draw

The draw is raising money for Pancreatic Cancer UK and organised in memory of Alan Rickman, who died of the disease 10 years ago.

Evening Standard · Jan 19

This raunchy ad is unexpectedly important

Have you checked your snowballs?

Creative Bloq · Jan 19

Magda Szubanski Issues Alert After Becoming The Subject Of Online Cancer Fundraising Scam

AI-generated pics of the star circulated on social media and implied she was asking for cash.

Pedestrian.tv · Jan 19

Researchers discover new treatments for liver and bowel cancer

Scientists hope to ‘tackle the disease at its beginnings’ after a genetic breakthrough.

Evening Standard · Jan 19

Woman who says smear test saved her life urges others not to delay screening

Gayle Maxwell, who was diagnosed with cancer aged 39 in 2015, is sharing her story as part of Cervical Cancer Prevention Week.

The Independent UK · Jan 19

Researchers discover new treatments to prevent growth of two cancers

The research looked at the genes which can cause cancer, with a focus on the bowel and liver

The Independent UK · Jan 19

Grandmother says two-minute test in her 30s saved her life

Gayle Maxwell had a smear test in January 2015, after delaying it to enjoy the Christmas holidays

The Independent UK · Jan 19

Cancer charity to expand nutrition lessons after trial cut NHS waiting lists

Maggie’s describes approach that uses food to help patients with recovery as ‘win-win’ and calls for collaboration in new government strategy

The Guardian - UK · Jan 18

Jim Hartung Cause Of Death: Legendary Coach Dies After Losing Voice To Throat Cancer

Jim Hartung, the gymnast who helped the US win its only men's team gold at the 1984 Olympics, died at 65. He battled throat cancer and lost his voice but continued coaching for nineteen years.

International Business Times UK · Jan 18