The Latest Breaking News from Cancer

‘Milestone’ treatment could reshape future leukaemia care

The Flair trial found that 94 per cent of patients who received the two targeted drugs were alive with no disease progression after five years

The Independent UK · Jun 15, 2025

Northern Ireland scientists lead study aimed at helping identify cancer earlier

The researchers say the study will be the first of its kind to examine prescription information comprehensively in the UK.

Evening Standard · Jun 15, 2025

Gen X and millennials three times more likely to be diagnosed with appendix cancer than their parents, study finds

Cancer of the appendix, the small pouch-like organ attached to the large intestine that supports the immune system, affects 1 or 2 people for every million people in the U.S., according to the research.

The Independent UK · Jun 15, 2025

"Obviously, I’m gonna buy him a beer or two or three." Def Leppard guitarist Vivian Campbell thanks stem cell donor after getting cancer all clear

Def Leppard guitarist Vivian Campbell's cancer is in remission for first time since 2013 diagnosis

Metal Hammer · Jun 14, 2025

"It is a wonderful honour for me": The Who's Roger Daltrey reacts to receiving a Knighthood in King Charles III's Birthday Honours list

Arise, Sir Roger

Louder · Jun 14, 2025

Beckham humbled by knighthood as King’s Birthday Honours list released

Sir David said: ‘It will take a little while for the news to sink in but I’m immensely proud and it’s such an emotional moment.’

The Independent UK · Jun 13, 2025

Senior health figure accuses NHS of racism over care given to dying mother

Victor Adebowale says failure to detect his mother’s cancer was example of ‘black service, not NHS service’

The Guardian - UK · Jun 13, 2025

Health leader condemns ‘black service, not NHS service’ received by mother

He said that inequity ‘still exists within the NHS’.

The Independent UK · Jun 13, 2025

King sharing his cancer diagnosis ‘has helped men open up’, says BEM recipient

Jenna Speirs, and her parents Caroline and Duncan Speirs, have each been awarded a British Empire Medal (BEM) for their charity work.

The Independent UK · Jun 13, 2025

David Beckham 'humbled and proud' as England football legend is knighted in King’s Birthday Honours

David Beckham receives a knighthood as Strictly presenters Tess Daly and Claudia Winkleman are made MBEs - along with teenage darts star Luke Littler

Evening Standard · Jun 13, 2025