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Sarah Ferguson: ‘I feel blessed to have looked cancer in the eye and not blinked’

In June, the Duchess of York revealed that she had been diagnosed with breast cancer following a routine mammogram

The Independent UK

Salon owner with incurable cancer who lost hair during treatment makes customisable wigs to help others feel ‘confident’

Amanda Humphrey sells handmade human hair wigs, which can be custom-coloured and tailored for each individual

The Independent UK

Rise in mouth cancer deaths ‘linked to shortage of NHS dentists’

The problems in accessing care will ‘inevitably cost lives’, dental leaders have said.

The Independent UK

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Air pollution | Delhi chokes on smog as AQI remains in 'severe' zone

Air quality in Delhi remains 'severe' as toxic smog hangs heavy. Commuters, residents suffer breathing problems. SC expresses grave concern, orders stop to stubble burning. Smog towers not working, govt asked to repair. Meeting to be held to ensure crop burning stops. Cold weather traps pollution, AQI beyond 400 poses…

The Hindu

Sarah Beeny shares family heartbreak as her father Richard dies

The TV presenter was brought up by her dad following the death of her mum from breast cancer aged 39 when she was just 10

Evening Standard

Annual Lung Cancer Screening Boosts Survival Rates, World-First Study Finds

Long-term study shows early detection through CT scans leads to 81% survival rate over 20 years

Zenger

What is anastrozole? Nearly 300k women given drug to prevent breast cancer

The drug, used for many years to treat the disease, has now been licensed as a preventative option

Evening Standard

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Naruvi Hospitals in Vellore to soon get burns, stroke centre

Naruvi Hospitals in Vellore to launch full-fledged burns ward and stroke centre. Tie-up with TN govt. to provide healthcare to employees and pensioners. Preliminary work underway to establish cancer care centre.

The Hindu

What is Anastrozole? The breast cancer drug that can cut risk by half

Women post-menopause with ‘strong family history’ of breast cancer encouraged speak to GP about drug, expert says

The Independent UK

Share your reaction to women gaining access to cancer drug that halves the risk of breast cancer

We’d like to hear your thoughts on anastrozole being offered to women in England at higher risk of developing breast cancer

The Guardian - UK

'Remarkable' daily pill cuts breast cancer risk by almost half

Anastrozole, used for many years to treat the disease, has now been licensed as a preventative option

Evening Standard

Nearly 300,000 women to be offered drug which can cut risk of breast cancer in half

Drug was previously used to treat breast cancer but has been ‘repurposed’ to also prevent cases

The Independent UK

Drug that can halve breast cancer risk offered to 289,000 women in England

Anastrozole to be made available to women who have been through the menopause and have family history of breast cancer

The Guardian - UK

Almost 300,000 women to be offered drug which can reduce risk of breast cancer

The drug is to be offered to post-menopausal women at moderate or high risk of breast cancer.

The Independent UK

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The Independent UK

Cancer survivor with ileostomy bag left without running water in Surrey

Residents reported brown water which Thames Water insisted was safe to drink after fixing the problem

Evening Standard

Jonnie Irwin shares update after gruelling radiotherapy

The presenter, 49, has been battling terminal lung cancer that spread to his brain in November 2022

The Hindu

About 21,000 new cases are registered in Kidwai every year

At Kidwai Memorial Institute of Oncology, 21K new cases are registered/yr, 3.6L patients/yr. To mark National Cancer Awareness Day, a camp is being held in Bandipur. Early intervention is key to survival; most come in advanced stages. In India, 14L new cases/yr, 87.5K from Karnataka. Tobacco usage contributes to 1/3…

The Guardian - US

Held in bondage: US patients losing equity in homes to hospital lawsuits

Atrium Health in North Carolina is one of likely thousands of hospitals using ‘extraordinary’ collection measures, report finds

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The Conversation

Your biological age predicts dementia and stroke regardless of your actual age – new study

As we journey through life, the risk of developing chronic diseases, including cancer, heart disease and neurological disorders, increases significantly. However, while we all grow older chronologically at the same pace, biologically, our clocks can tick faster or slower. Relying solely on chronological age – the number of years since…

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Gogglebox fans are all saying the same thing about Bobby Brazier

Gogglebox viewers have a new favourite duo after Friday night's episode

Evening Standard

London leavers: 'our journey from renting in Primrose Hill to renovating a £231k cottage in Cornwall'

Anoushka Francis-Keeble and Matt Keeble survived cancer, IVF and renovations to buy their dream home on the Cornish coast

The Independent UK

World’s first finger-prick test to quickly spot brain cancer recurrence developed

Aim is to develop simple test for patients to use at home

The Hindu

Andhra Pradesh Govt. urged to conduct health survey in Parvatipuram-Manyam, ASR districts

Dr. Naik urges State Govt. to conduct health survey in tribal areas of Parvatipuram-Manyam & Alluri Sitaram Raju districts due to high prevalence of cancer & TB. He observed many tribal people suffering from chronic diseases & unable to afford nutritious food.

The Guardian - UK

Finger-prick test could help spot brain cancer recurrence sooner

Researchers designing lateral flow test that patients could use at home and avoid six-month wait for MRI scan

The Independent UK

Scientists discovered why flu is easier to fight off than cancer

It is hoped that the research will lead to a new breakthrough in treatment.

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