The Latest Breaking News from Cancer

NHS likely to miss its target on cancer, health chief warns

The national target is for at least 85% of patients to start their first treatment for cancer within two months (62 days) of an urgent GP referral.

The Independent UK · May 18, 2022

‘Star reporter with no income’: What Pawan Jaiswal’s death tells us about the state of rural reporters

In his final news report, Pawan Jaiswal visited Rampur Dhabahi village in Uttar Pradesh’s Mirzapur in August 2021, where he asked a young woman about her dreams.

Newslaundry · May 18, 2022

Thyroid cancer symptoms: Warning signs to look out for including changes to your voice

Thyroid cancer rates are on the rise meaning we should all be aware of the most common symptoms. The first warning sign is often a pain and swelling in your neck.

Daily Mirror · May 18, 2022

Mum noticed unusual change to her nipple before devastating diagnosis

Kirsty had to undergo an ultrasound and mammogram alone

Liverpool Echo · May 18, 2022

Four sensations in the legs that could be a sign of 'lethal' cancer

Pancreatic cancer has an overall five-year survival rate of about seven per cent

Wales Online · May 18, 2022

As Red Cross moves to pricey blood treatment method, hospitals call for more choice

Americans generally don’t spend much time thinking about the nation’s blood supply.

Tribune News Service · May 18, 2022

Medical student discovers thyroid cancer diagnosis during class on neck examinations

Student was diagnosed with cancer in October 2020

The Independent UK · May 17, 2022

Dame Deborah James ‘gutted’ she will not see book published before she dies

She says publication ‘is still long after I’m flying high, but hopefully a little less longer for you to wait’

The Independent UK · May 17, 2022

Court to consider whether Henrietta Lacks’ family’s ‘unprecedented’ lawsuit over use of her cells can continue

BALTIMORE — A federal judge will decide whether the family of Henrietta Lacks has enough legal standing to continue its lawsuit against the biotech company Thermo Fisher Scientific after the two sides argued in court Tuesday about the use of cells taken from Lacks more than 70 years ago.

Tribune News Service · May 17, 2022

How Phillies’ Daniel Brito is helping Corey Phelan in his cancer battle: ‘I’m trying to keep that fire alive’

PHILADELPHIA — There was a time not long ago when Corey Phelan started his days at the Phillies complex in Clearwater, Fla., where he was rehabbing an elbow injury. Phelan would wake up at 7 a.m., eat breakfast, and change into his practice gear. Then he would do soft tissue…

The Philadelphia Inquirer · May 17, 2022