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Dwayne Johnson had secret testicular cancer scare

Dwayne Johnson had a testicular cancer scare - but didn't even tell his wife until he got the all-clear.

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India raises price cap on cancer drugs to tackle shortage

India's drug price regulator has increased the ceiling prices of cancer drugs cisplatin and carboplatin by 50% to tackle shortages caused by a sharp rise in platinum costs. The National Pharmaceutical Pricing Authority (NPPA) approved the one-time hike in public interest after supply disruptions affected hospitals across the country.

The Economic Times

Yes, men can get breast cancer. Here’s how common it is

The average lifetime risk of men getting breast cancer is 1 in 755

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Caroline Kennedy acting as ‘new parent’ to daughter Tatiana Schlossberg’s kids after her death

Tatiana Schlossberg died aged 35 in December after being diagnosed with blood cancer

The Independent UK

‘Unsustainable situation’ drives senior lab scientist out of NZ hospitals

Opinion: Terry Taylor’s departure is a symptom of a sick medical laboratory funding system, outsourced, ill-equipped and under-funded, argues Ian Powell.

Newsroom.co.nz

Patent Cliff Predators: GSK Acquires Nuvalent For $10.6 Billion

GSK agreed to acquire Nuvalent for $10.6 billion, or $124 per share, a roughly 40% premium, to add two late-stage lung cancer assets and offset an impending patent cliff.

MarketBeat

History-making French sailor Charlie Dalin dies aged 42 after cancer battle as Macron pays tribute

Charlie Dalin’s passing was announced on Thursday

The Independent UK

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America's 18 Million Cancer Survivors Are Struggling Mentally Long After Treatment Ends — and Most Get No Help

NPR/KFF June 9, 2026: America's 18 million cancer survivors face persistent post-treatment anxiety and depression — mostly unaddressed. Projected to grow to 22 million by 2035. Here's what the research shows.

Medical Daily

French Vendée Globe champion Charlie Dalin dies at 42

France's Charlie Dalin has died from cancer at the age of 42, his family announced on Thursday, one year after he sailed to a spectacular victory in the Vendée Globe. Dalin won the round-the-world race weeks after being diagnosed with a rare form of gastrointestinal cancer.

France 24

Ovarian cancer drug approved for NHS use will prolong lives

A drug that can treat chemotherapy-resistant ovarian cancer has just been approved for use on the NHS in England. Mirvetuximab soravtansine (also known as Elahere) is the first new drug to be approved for hard-to-treat ovarian cancer in over 20 years.

The Conversation

Too sick to work, but can they prove it? New Medicaid rule worries patients

Blood cancer survivor DeAnna Brandon worries about new Medicaid work requirements affecting her health coverage

AAP

Why some men with prostate cancer may soon need only five radiotherapy sessions

For many men with prostate cancer, the word “radiotherapy” still conjures up weeks of daily hospital trips: 20 or more sessions, Monday to Friday, for a month or longer. A new NHS England programme aims to shrink that burden dramatically by offering eligible men a highly focused form of radiotherapy…

The Conversation

AI Is Now Detecting Cancer Years Before Doctors Can — New 2026 Research Shows How Machine Learning Is Transforming Diagnosis

A 2026 Nature Cancer AI identified 18 cancer types with high accuracy from minimal slides. A Mayo Clinic AI detected pancreatic cancer up to 3 years before diagnosis — nearly doubling specialist rates.

Medical Daily

SLAMF6 Cancer Discovery 2026: Scientists Identify Hidden T Cell Brake That Explains Why Immunotherapy Fails

A June 2026 Nature study identified SLAMF6, a previously unknown T cell self-suppressor, as the reason immunotherapy fails for many cancer patients. Custom antibodies in mice showed superior tumor-killing results.

Medical Daily

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AI could transform how millions of NHS patients are diagnosed

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Infosys-backed 4baseCare raises Rs 128 crore, plans to take its cancer testing platform global

Precision oncology startup 4baseCare has raised Rs 128 crore. This funding will expand its genomics labs globally and scale its AI platform, OncoTwin. The company aims to make precision oncology inclusive for under-represented populations. 4baseCare is also decentralising genomic testing infrastructure in India. This move brings advanced cancer diagnostics closer…

The Independent UK

£20m artificial intelligence tech ‘will speed up cancer diagnosis for millions’ of UK patients

More than four million patients have already received a faster lung cancer diagnosis or all-clear thanks to AI, the government have said

The Economic Times

India's healthcare transformed in 12 years under PM Modi: Report

India's healthcare sector has seen a major transformation over the last 12 years. Health insurance coverage has expanded significantly. Maternal and child healthcare has improved. Medical infrastructure has seen a substantial increase. The government has focused on making healthcare accessible and affordable for all citizens.

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Breast cancer and endometriosis drug Zoladex is being pulled from Australia. How will women be affected?

The vital medicine, made by AstraZeneca, will not be available from November, possibly leaving thousands of women without treatment

The Independent UK

Tyler Mane diagnosed with ‘super rare’ breast cancer

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Medical Daily

FDA Approves Bemotrizinol: First New Sunscreen Ingredient in 25 Years to Hit U.S. Market in 2026

The FDA approved bemotrizinol on June 9, 2026 — the first new sunscreen ingredient in the U.S. in more than 25 years. It provides superior UVA protection already used worldwide.

The Guardian - US

Actor Tyler Mane reveals he is having treatment for rare male breast cancer

Star, 59, of 2000 blockbuster X-Men seeks to raise awareness of condition as he undergoes chemotherapy

The Independent UK

X-Men star Tyler Mane reveals ‘super rare’ breast cancer diagnosis: ‘My first reaction was to keep it secret’

Less than one percent of men are diagnosed with male breast cancer in their lifetime

International Business Times UK

Tiger Woods' Secret Battle To Support Cancer-Stricken Vanessa Trump as Don Jr. Weds New Wife

Tiger Woods and Vanessa Trump face separate health challenges, with Woods undergoing treatment abroad and Trump battling breast cancer.

Total Film

Marvel community rallies around X-Men star following cancer diagnosis

Sabretooth star Tyler Mane has shared his cancer battle

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