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Samantha Womack shares update after starting chemotherapy for breast cancer

Actor underwent a lumpectomy in August

The Independent UK

Regular use of hair straightening products could raise uterine cancer risk, study finds

There are around 9,700 new cases of uterine cancer each year in the UK

The Independent UK

Scientists develop more accurate predictive test for cervical cancer

Test created by UCL and Innsbruck University also detects DNA markers for breast, womb and ovarian cancer

The Guardian - UK

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Lebanon Power Plant Sparks Cancer Fears

After losing four relatives to respiratory illness, Zeina Matar fled her hometown north of Lebanon's capital where she says a decaying power plant generates little electricity but very deadly pollution. Thick black smoke sometimes billows from its red-and-white chimneys, leaving a grey haze in the air above the Zouk Mikael…

Asharq Al-Awsat

Ovarian cancer: 1 in 4 patients ‘see GP three times before referral for tests’

‘Seven years ago, I had symptoms of ovarian cancer but didn’t realise. I didn’t know at the time that the bloating, abdominal pain, feeling full and needing to wee more urgently were all signs,’ says one patient

The Independent UK

Breast cancer patients in England face delays to reconstruction surgery

Charity Breast Cancer Now warns of a ‘postcode lottery’ of NHS care for women after mastectomy

The Guardian - UK

Scientists develop more accurate test for cervical cancer

The test performed better than currently available methods for detecting women with advanced cell changes who need treatment.

The Independent UK

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Breast cancer patients ‘waiting for years before reconstruction surgery’

The charity Breast Cancer Now has called for services to be put back on track.

The Independent UK

Four cancers could be detected from breakthrough cervical test

A more precise assessment, which detects cell changes that could require treatment, has been developed by scientists.

Daily Record

Concerns over low awareness of ovarian cancer symptoms

A charity has called for more action to raise awareness among women and GPs.

The Independent UK

EastEnders' Samantha Womack shares health update after first chemotherapy session

Actress Samantha Womack has opened up to fans after undergoing her first chemotherapy session since being diagnosed with breast cancer earlier this year

Daily Mirror

Irish mum fighting stage 4 cancer after developing symptoms when pregnant

Saoirse Macfarlane developed a number of blood cancer symptoms, which were put down to a change in her body's hormones

Irish Mirror

Finding community online after finding a lump: Social media and younger adults with cancer

October marks Breast Cancer Awareness Month. The Canadian Cancer Society estimates that one in eight women will contract breast cancer in their lifetime, making it the most common cancer among Canadian women.

The Conversation

Belfast mum on how fitness and friendship helped her overcome breast cancer 'misdiagnosis'

Mum-of-three Nicola Walsh is raising awareness after the disease was 'missed' in earlier tests

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The Independent UK

Radioactive waste finding raises worries at Missouri school

Radioactive waste in a creek that meanders through part of suburban St. Louis has long been suspected of causing rare cancers and other health problems for residents who live nearby

Liverpool Echo

Health warning issued to anyone who uses straightening products

According to new research, frequent use of hair straightening products could 'significantly' increase the risk of becoming ill

The Conversation

Humans are 8% virus – how the ancient viral DNA in your genome plays a role in human disease and development

Remnants of ancient viral pandemics in the form of viral DNA sequences embedded in our genomes are still active in healthy people, according to new research my colleagues and I recently published.

Daily Record

Five hours of sleep a night raises risk of heart disease, cancer and diabetes

Older people are 40 percent more likely to develop at least two life-threatening illnesses, according to a new study.

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Benzinga

New Drugs Approvals Bring No Relief for Ailing Innovent Bio

Key Takeaways: Innovent Bio has brought several drugs to market in recent years, including two announced last week, but is still losing money with no profits in sight The company has overhauled its commercialization model and is doing more licensing partnerships with multinationals to expand its drug pipeline By Molly…

Belfast Live

East Belfast mum's constant agony after life changing breast cancer ordeal

The 28-year-old has faced a series of complications during her recovery

Dublin Live

Former Oasis star Bonehead shares stunning snaps of Dublin during Irish visit

The guitarist recently revealed he had got the all clear after being diagnosed with tonsil cancer in April

Wales Online

Menopause doctors debunk myths about HRT amid shortage

The treatment can help combat the unpleasant and often debilitating symptoms associated with the menopause, but right now there is a shortage

Manchester Evening News

Teenage athlete thought she just had muscle strain - then she was given life-changing diagnosis

The teenager discovered a lump and when the pain became too much to bear her family took her to A&E

Belfast Live

East Belfast mum fighting stage 4 cancer after developing symptoms when pregnant

"I had a severe itch, all over my body, where I would itch through my skin until I bled"

Chronicle Live

Marathon row effort in aid of breast cancer charity Positively Pink

Members of a Tyneside gym raised more than £1500 for Positively Pink with a charity row

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