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Genetic tests for cancer on NHS to help families detect ‘Jolie’ gene

Health secretary Wes Streeting has backed the plans for the first-of-its-kind database

The Independent UK

NHS England to develop ‘world-first’ database for genes linked to cancer

The health service is developing a register of 120 genes known to increase the likelihood of getting cancer as part of a 10-year plan.

Evening Standard

Breakthrough for prostate cancer patients as NHS now offers life-extending drug

The new medication is suitable for patients who are unable to receive chemotherapy or standard treatments

The Independent UK

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‘Doctors laughed off my cancer fears – then I got my diagnosis at 24’

Kelly Underwood first presented with lethargy, sore eyes, and rashes on her knuckles

The Independent UK

The NHS cancer screenings you’re eligible for – and how to request a test

Eligibility for these vital NHS health checks varies significantly by age and location

The Independent UK

‘Molly never got to hear it’: fury as denials finally end on Glasgow hospital infections

Families accuse health board of ‘deceit and cowardice’ after years-long battle to prove contaminated water was linked

The Guardian - UK

Rural and coastal areas of England to get more cancer doctors

Government says plan will help end postcode lottery in access to diagnostic tests and treatment

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Wes Streeting makes new NHS pledge amid cancer care ‘postcode lottery’

The measures form part of the government’s upcoming National Cancer Plan, a strategy that will aim to prevent cancer, speed up diagnosis and enhance treatment

The Independent UK

CaniCatiCare and Veterinary Precision Medicine: The Road to Start First Line Targeted Anti-Cancer Therapies in Dogs

CaniCatiCare Inc. (CCC), a pet precision medicine company, has recognized a persistent distance between the pace of innovation in human healthcare and the way comparable advances reach companion animals.

International Business Times

Are Lola Blankets worth it? We found a dupe for a third of the price

The faux fur Lola Blanket has a heart-touching story – and a $275 price tag. We tested a cheaper and just-as-soft dupe

The Guardian - US

Prince Kate Is 'Ready To Be Queen' Following 'Private' Cancer Battle, Insider Claims

After a dreadful year of health battles, Princess Kate is said to be more focused than ever, with an insider claiming she is ready to be queen at Windsor home.

International Business Times UK

Tony Iommi's guitar auction raises £53,000 for Birmingham cancer charity

The auction of a guitar belonging to Black Sabbath rocker Tony Iommi has raised £53,000 for a cancer charity in the musician's home city of Birmingham.

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Common acid reflux drugs cleared of stomach cancer risk in new study

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The Independent UK

Study finds no stomach cancer link to long-term acid reflux drugs

Early research on the links was ‘hampered by several methodological limitations’ says researchers

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The Conversation

Ending dementia stigma could change its trajectory: Cancer’s history shows why

At a recent party, another guest, a nurse, asked what I do for a living. I explained that as a health policy researcher, my work focuses on helping health-care systems co-ordinate care for dementia as effectively as for major conditions like cancer, diabetes or stroke. She stopped me mid-sentence.

Cycling News

'The wind was 89 kilometres per hour' - Wicked weather derails Brendan Johnston from fastest known time attempt on Perth to Sydney ride

After finishing FKT attempt, Australian withdraws from RADL GRVL to recover from injured ankle and sets sight on Unbound Gravel 200

The Independent UK

‘A stranger told me to check a mole on my back for skin cancer - she saved my life’

A stranger’s warning on the street turned into a life-saving experience from skin cancer

Euronews

Promising vaccine for aggressive melanoma could unlock the body’s potential to fight cancer

A personalised mRNA vaccine developed by Moderna and Merck shows lasting benefits for patients with high-risk skin cancer.

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Evening Standard

Davina McCall shares details of 'perfect' wedding and reveals why husband is 'ultimate menopause ally'

The presenter, 58, has battled a brain tumour and breast cancer in recent years

Evening Standard

Queen adds a touch of Spice to royal visit

Camilla was joined by Geri Halliwell-Horner for a tour of Maggie’s Cheltenham centre in Gloucestershire.

Cycling Weekly

'I never told my parents how bad it really was' – How one rider went from cancer diagnosis to medal-winning form

A stage-four cancer diagnosis at just 20 threatened to end Yuli van der Molen’s career before it had really begun. She tells Tom Davidson how she made it back

MusicRadar

“He had a massive impact on Australian culture. He was the engine driving one of the greatest live bands of all time”: Tributes paid to Midnight Oil founder Rob Hirst

Drummer has died of pancreatic cancer, aged 70

The Conversation

Rob Hirst was not the figurehead of Midnight Oil – but he was its backbone

The death of Rob Hirst from pancreatic cancer at the age of 70 is the close of a long and, in many ways, surprising career.

Evening Standard

Ads for sunbed firms banned for misleading and irresponsible safety claims

Long-standing advice from the NHS and Cancer Research UK says there is no safe or healthy way to get a tan using UV radiation.

The Independent UK

Cancer screenings are up and death rates are down: The healthiest US states ranked

The yearly report found that cancer screenings are up and premature deaths are down across the country

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