Public hospital employs locum gynaecological cancer surgeon A fly-in, fly-out arrangement with a Sydney hospital will continue. The Canberra Times · Nov 1, 2023
Duchess of York to launch breast cancer campaign during Loose Women debut The duchess underwent an eight-hour single mastectomy operation after discovering she had an early form of breast cancer during a routine mammogram. The Independent UK · Nov 1, 2023
AI better than biopsy at assessing some cancers, study finds Researchers in UK say new tool could help ensure patients at high risk are identified promptly The Guardian - UK · Oct 31, 2023
AI algorithm ‘could improve outcomes for thousands of cancer patients a year’ Researchers have developed an algorithm that predicts how aggressive a tumour is likely to be more accurately than a biopsy. The Independent UK · Oct 31, 2023
Kerala government urged to appoint adequate staff at Cochin cancer centre CCRC building nearing completion; demand for permanent doctors, medical staff and modern equipment; ₹400 crore earmarked; 90% work complete; appointments to be made via Kerala PSC; need for permanent director; funds needed for equipment. The Hindu · Oct 31, 2023
High insulin levels linked to increased risk of pancreatic cancer People with obesity and type 2 diabetes are more likely to get pancreatic cancer, research has found The Independent UK · Oct 31, 2023
High insulin levels linked to increased risk of pancreatic cancer – study Pancreatic cancer is the fifth biggest cancer killer in the UK, with 9,000 deaths every year. The Independent UK · Oct 31, 2023
Breast cancer diagnosis result within 24 hours at Hyderabad hospital Apollo Cancer Centre introduces a 24-hour diagnosis programme to provide swift and precise breast cancer diagnosis. Advanced diagnostic technologies such as mammography, ultrasound and biopsy are used to assess breast health. The Hindu · Oct 31, 2023
Lorraine Kelly shares devastation over ITV colleague facing terminal cancer The TV presenter sent her love to Hannah Hawkins whose cancer returned days before she became a mum for the first time Evening Standard · Oct 31, 2023
Rhod Gilbert: A Pain in the Neck review – Comedian is a warm, honest host in brutal cancer documentary The Welsh comic swings between extremes of emotion – from crumpled despair to an almost maniacal giddiness – throughout his Channel 4 film The Independent UK · Oct 30, 2023
Jonnie Irwin enjoys 'special' getaway with family amid cancer battle The former A Place With The Sun presenter is determined to live life to the full after revealing last year that his cancer has spread to his brain Evening Standard · Oct 30, 2023
Diabetes is South Africa's second biggest killer disease: hiking the sugar tax would help Death rates in South Africa have declined slightly during the past few years. But the country faces a steady rise in both death and disability caused by increases in non-communicable diseases such as diabetes and cancer. The Conversation · Oct 30, 2023
Tributes paid to Scottish journalist James Doleman who died after cancer battle TRIBUTES have been paid to Scottish journalist James Doleman who died after a lengthy battle with cancer. The National (Scotland) · Oct 30, 2023
Experts discuss cancer research at JSS AHER conference ICGEC-2023: Int'l Conf. on Genetics & Epigenetics of Cancer held at JSS Medical College-JSS AHER. Chief guest Dr. Murugesan Manoharan, Chief & Dir., Urologic Oncology & Robotic Urologic Surgery, Miami Cancer Institute, US. 600 delegates from 13 states, 18 resource persons from prestigious institutions. Dr. Surinder Singh, Pro-chancellor, JSS AHER,… The Hindu · Oct 30, 2023
The Times of India · Oct 30, 2023 Former tennis star Pete Sampras reveals wife Bridgette Wilson-Sampras has ovarian cancer NEW DELHI: In a heartfelt note, former tennis star Pete Sampras on Sunday revealed that his wife, Bridgette Wilson-Sampras, has been diagnosed with ovarian cancer. Sampras, 52, shared the details about wife Bridgette's illness in a statement released through the ATP Tour.
The Independent UK · Oct 30, 2023 Scientists say we’ve all been using sunscreen wrong in new skin cancer warning ‘Individuals with higher levels of sun exposure also tend to use more but not an adequate quantity of sunscreen’
The Independent UK · Oct 29, 2023 Sunak reveals focus on treating cancer and dementia with £100m AI fund The Prime Minister detailed how the spending would be used ahead of an AI safety summit in the UK.
The Guardian - UK · Oct 29, 2023 Functional fungi: can medicinal mushrooms really improve people’s health? The boom in sales of mushroom products has led to many claims for their wellbeing and curative properties, but is there any scientific evidence to back them up?
The Independent UK · Oct 29, 2023 Cancer patient’s 200-mile cycle ‘shows what can be done’ despite chemo Robert Seaward, 37, decided to cycle to Paris for the Rugby World Cup final after watching the Springboks defeat England last week.
The Hindu · Oct 28, 2023 The cardamom trick : Companies use surrogate ads to promote restricted products like tobacco. Celebrities endorse elaichi, but customers don't realize it's a cover for tobacco. Laws should separate brand identity of restricted and non-restricted products. Anti-tobacco and cancer societies advocate against tobacco use and netizens should push for laws to curb surrogate…
The Independent UK · Oct 28, 2023 Strictly’s Amy Dowden reveals cancer treatment turnaround in joyous update ‘It’s kind of...I’m in limbo really,’ Dowden previously said, referring to uncertainty around her penultimate round of chemotherapy
Fortune · Oct 28, 2023 The cold hard reality of economics has sparked a nationwide shortage in life-saving cancer drugs The supply of three key generic chemotherapy drugs fell by nearly half in the space of one year, sparking one of the most acute shortages healthcare providers have seen.
The Independent UK · Oct 28, 2023 Father undergoing chemo for terminal brain cancer cycling 200 miles to Paris Robert Seaward said he wanted to take on the cycle to give others with cancer ‘hope’.
The Independent UK · Oct 28, 2023 Man forced to have mastectomy after ‘insect bite’ turns out to be breast cancer Campaigners want to raise awareness that men can get breast cancer too - and they’re less likely to survive due to delayed diagnoses
The Independent UK · Oct 27, 2023 Patrick Dempsey reacts to ‘senseless’ shooting in his Maine hometown Dempsey also founded a cancer treatment centre in the Maine town