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Major study of ‘light switches’ in cells could pave way for new cancer treatments

Researchers said decoding these hidden signals could explain how cells divide accurately, how this process goes wrong in diseases such as cancer, and how these could potentially be treated better

The Independent UK

Study of cellular ‘light switches’ could spark new cancer treatments

The eight-year project is a collaboration between the University of Dundee and the Max Planck Institute of Molecular Physiology in Germany.

Evening Standard

Sally Dynevor says she would approach Coronation Street plot ‘very differently’ after breast cancer diagnosis

The diagnosis gave her a new perspective on some things, the actor says

The Independent UK

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Researchers warn of key new driver of 11 cancers in under-50s – and it’s not smoking or poor diet

A new study has found that 11 types of cancer are on the rise in the 20 to 49-year-old age group

The Independent UK

Jurassic Park star Sir Sam Neill reveals he's cancer-free

Sir Sam Neill, who played Dr. Alan Grant in Jurassic Park, has announced that he's cancer-free.

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Jurassic Park star reveals ‘extraordinary’ cancer update

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The Independent UK

House of The Dragon star Sir Simon Russell Beale reveals colon cancer diagnosis after pulling out of West End play

The renowned English stage actor has been battling the disease for the last eight months

Evening Standard

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Does Roundup Cause Cancer? Monsanto's Supreme Court Case Could Have Big Impacts on the Food Industry.

The Court’s glyphosate case could reshape legal liability—and undermine evidence-based regulation.

Reason

Sam Neill shares major health update four years after stage three cancer diagnosis

The actor was diagnosed with stage three angioimmunoblastic T-cell lymphoma, a rare type of non-Hodgkin lymphoma, in 2022

The Independent UK

Cadmium crisis pushes France towards long-delayed political test

France is facing mounting pressure over cadmium – a toxic heavy metal linked to cancer and found in everyday foods – as fresh health warnings, public anger and political action intensify around a long-running contamination crisis now heading for a parliamentary battle.

Radio France Internationale

Address checks are lacking at the DVLA

Brief letters: Another fine mess | The rise of ‘ghost owners’ | NHS cancer screening | Full ‘wazzock’ insult | Cloning monarch butterflies

The Guardian - UK

The toxic ‘forever chemicals’ linked to deadly childhood cancer

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The Independent UK

The red string and the widow: The mystery of the missing scientists in US

There is a running joke on the internet: Never get on the same flight as someone making a breakthrough in cancer research. Your flight is bound to crash under unfortunate circumstances.

The Times of India

House of The Dragon star Sir Simon Russell Beale diagnosed with colon cancer

House of The Dragon star Sir Simon Russell Beale was diagnosed with colon cancer last year and he kept his health scare secret after dropping out of a theatre production to focus on his recovery.

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Antiquities dealer who exposed thefts at British Museum dies aged 61

Ittai Gradel died of renal cancer days after museum awarded him medal for ‘very significant contribution’

Evening Standard

Strictly star Kate Silverton reveals mum has died after they healed their 'difficult' relationship

The BBC presenter shared an emotional tribute to Patricia, who passed away earlier this month aged 83

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Shirley Manson to guest curate 2027 Teenage Cancer Trust shows at Royal Albert Hall

Garbage frontwoman Shirley Manson will lead the 2027 Teenage Cancer Trust concert series, taking over from Robert Smith after his hugely successful 2026 run.

The Conversation

Prostate cancer overdiagnosis risk sharply rises after age 70 – new research

Over the past decade, millions of men without symptoms of prostate cancer have voluntarily undergone a prostate-specific antigen (PSA) test in the UK to find out if they might have prostate cancer.

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The Independent UK

Garbage singer Shirley Manson honoured to curate Teenage Cancer Trust shows

‘I consider it an immense privilege to continue helping raise funds and awareness for our all-too-often-forgotten teenagers,’ says Manson

The Times of India

Who is Łatwogang? Polish YouTuber Patryk Garkowski beats MrBeast record with $70 million charity stream

Patryk Łatwogang Garkowski raised about $70 million in a nine-day charity livestream starting April 17, 2026. The money will go to the Cancer Fighters Foundation. He passed MrBeast’s record as fans, celebrities, and footballers joined in. The stream became a global moment, showing how online communities can come together to…

Evening Standard

Garbage singer Shirley Manson to curate next year’s Teenage Cancer Trust gigs

To mark the announcement, a video has been released of Garbage’s performance of The Cure’s Lovesong when they played at this year’s event in March.

The Times of India

Counter-Strike legend pashaBiceps donates $21K to Poland Cancer Fighters stream after knife skin sale

Retired Counter-Strike pro pashaBiceps sold an iconic in-game knife skin for over $21,000, donating the entire sum to a Polish children's cancer charity. The sale of the rare digital item, originally gifted to him years ago, directly benefited the Cancer Fighters foundation, highlighting the positive impact of the esports community…

The Independent UK

Supreme Court grapples with multibillion-dollar wave of lawsuits over Roundup cancer claims

The Supreme Court seems divided over whether to block thousands of lawsuits alleging the maker of the weedkiller Roundup failed to warn people it could cause cancer

The Conversation

New test promises to detect cancer earlier — from tiny particles in bodily fluids

Cancer claims more than 10 million lives every year globally. Research shows that detecting cancer early can greatly improve a patient’s chance of survival. And yet we lack reliable, affordable tools for early detection.

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Nicole 'Snooki' Polizzi found comfort on TikTok after cancer diagnosis

Nicole 'Snooki' Polizzi found comfort from other women's stories TikTok after being diagnosed with cervical cancer.

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