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Cancer patch test could mean fewer painful biopsies

A new patch could alleviate the need for hundreds of thousands of Australians to undergo painful, costly and unnecessary skin biopsies for suspected cancer.

AAP

Marie had cancer and needed to reach Centrelink. Like millions of Australians, she couldn’t get through

More unanswered calls, growing delays for payments to be processed, all while staff head for the exit. Is Centrelink facing a new crisis?

The Guardian - AU

Strictly Come Dancing: Amy Dowden shares ‘devastating’ news ahead of Blackpool week

‘This means the plans for me to dance in the Strictly Ballroom this year are no longer possible,’ Strictly fan- favourite wrote

The Independent UK

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Farmer who was forced to abandon land and house due to wildlife menace dies

Cancer survivor Subramanian's tragic death highlights plight of farmers in Kannur. Forced to abandon home due to wild animal raids, he grappled with securing housing assistance. He was denied BPL card and pension. Community expresses indignation, highlighting systemic issues that led to his death.

The Hindu

‘This might be the last thing I ever write’: Paul Auster on cancer, connection and the fallacy of closure

As he was finishing his latest novel, the writer became seriously ill. He talks about making sense of his life through fiction, the secret of sustaining love and how his new book took him by surprise

The Guardian - UK

On this day in 2013 – Elena Baltacha announces retirement from tennis

The Kyiv-born Scot died of liver cancer in 2014 at the age of 30

The Independent UK

Strictly Come Dancing’s Dianne Buswell ‘proud’ of dad as he begins cancer treatment

In a photo posted on Instagram, Buswell’s father is seen smiling while lying down in a hospital bed and waving at the camera

The Independent UK

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In death, one cancer patient helps to erase millions in medical debt

A New York woman who died Sunday from cancer has raised enough money to erase million of dollars in medical debt with a posthumous plea for help

The Independent UK

‘A golden opportunity’: screening and jabs give hope of ending cervical cancer

The WHO is aiming for the global elimination of the disease, and progress has been rapid

The Guardian - UK

Bradley Lowery: Football fan who mocked cancer death of child mascot is spared jail

Sheffield Wednesday supporter Dale Houghton taunted tragic death of young Sunderland mascot at match in October

The Independent UK

Loving grandmother among bodies of two hostages Israel says it has recovered from near Gaza hospital

Yehudit Weiss was recovering from breast cancer when she was taken. It comes as funeral for the second hostage, Corporal Noa Marciano, 19, takes place in central Israel

The Independent UK

Amy Dowden breaks foot shortly after finishing cancer treatment

The injury means the dancer will not be able to appear on the Strictly Come Dancing dancefloor this year.

Evening Standard

Lung Cancer Awareness Month: Expert Dispels Common Misconceptions About The Disease

It is the third most common type of cancer in the U.S. Nearly 240,000 Americans will be diagnosed with lung cancer this year, according to the American Cancer Society.

Medical Daily

MIT Scientists Develop New Ultrasound Patch To Measure Bladder Levels

The patch was created to help those with bladder and kidney disorders.

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Mother announces own death in heartbreaking Instagram post

Casey McIntyre, 38, died on Sunday after a four year battle with ovarian cancer

Radio France Internationale

Green groups condemn EU's renewal of controversial glyphosate weedkiller

A decision by the European Commission on Thursday to renew its authorisation of the controversial herbicide glyphosate, which has been linked to cancer, for a further 10 years has provoked outrage from environmental groups.

The Independent UK

Smoking causes 150 cancer cases every single day in UK, study finds

At least 20.8 million years of life lost from smoking tobacco alone, study reveals

Newcastle Herald

Prostate cancer patients could live years longer on new drug

'This is the first time where we can add this type of drug.'

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The Independent UK

Progress in childhood cancer has stalled for Blacks and Hispanics, report says

A new report says progress against childhood cancers has stalled in recent years for Black and Hispanic youth

The Hindu

Free cancer care alone won’t help India fight cancer | Explained

Cancer is a growing problem in India, with 20 lakh people expected to be diagnosed annually by 2040. Despite the Pradhan Mantri Jan Arogya Yojana providing health insurance of Rs 5 lakh per family, cancer treatment still causes catastrophic health expenses and impoverishment.

AAP

Breakthrough prostate cancer treatment to be subsidised

Thousands of Australian men battling advanced prostate cancer will have access to a breakthrough drug offering the chance to live longer and with better health.

Chicago Sun-Times

Lawsuits against L’Oréal, Chicago-based companies over hair relaxers move forward

The filings claim the beauty brands ‘intentionally targeted Black and Brown women,’ as well as teenagers and children without warning them of the potential effects of the chemical ingredients.

Newcastle Herald

Researcher hopes to hit 'self destruct button' on pancreatic cancer

Pancreatic cancer has one of the lowest survival rates.

WEKU

10 years ago, Batkid was battling bad guys and cancer — now he's 15 and healthy

On Nov. 15, 2013, Miles Scott, a 5-year-old with leukemia, won hearts around the world when he became a superhero for a day with help from the Make-A-Wish Foundation.

Medical Daily

World COPD Day: Know Symptoms, Risk Factors, Ways To Prevent Chronic Lung Disease

People with COPD are at high risk of developing heart disease, lung cancer and other complications, including depression and high blood pressure in the lung arteries.

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