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The Latest Breaking News from Cancer Research UK

One person diagnosed with cancer in the UK every 80 seconds

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The Independent UK

One person diagnosed with cancer every 80 seconds in UK, report reveals

NHS struggling to cope with record numbers, which Cancer Research UK says puts progress on survival rates at risk

The Guardian - UK

Cancer cases hit record high in UK as NHS buckles under worst ever waiting times

One person is diagnosed with cancer every 80 seconds in Britain, according to Cancer Research UK

The Independent UK

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Cancer cases reach record level as UK population ages

Cancer Research UK warned that NHS services are struggling to cope with rising demand

Evening Standard

Ruth Francis obituary

Other lives: Communications head for scientific publishers who also chaired her industry body

The Guardian - UK

The Rest Is Science: how evolution is shaping cancer research

In a special episode of The Rest Is Science, Hannah Fry and Michael Stevens discuss the story behind cancer’s rapid evolution and how it is helping scientists backed by Cancer Research UK to beat the disease at its own game

The Guardian - UK

Landmark tumour mapping research could boost targeted breast and ovarian cancer therapies

The researchers said the findings indicate many more patients may benefit from precision therapies

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From the lab to clinical trials – why a preventative lung cancer vaccine could soon be a reality

It’s the third most common cancer in the UK, causing tens of thousands of deaths annually. But what if the disease, often only diagnosed when it’s too late, could be stopped before it even begins?

The Guardian - UK

Secrets of the ‘super-avoiders’ – why do some people just not get cancer?

Not all people at high risk of developing cancer ever do, but we don’t know much about why. Now, a team of researchers is seeking to understand this in the hope that it could revolutionise prevention and treatment

The Guardian - UK

Trojan horses: four experimental treatments that could outsmart cancer

From innovative gene therapies to cutting the lines of communication between cancer cells, researchers are devising advanced new therapies to combat the disease

The Guardian - UK

Cancer death rates hit historic new low across the UK, study shows

Cancer Research UK data suggests death rates have fallen by 11 per cent

The Independent UK

Cancer death rate in Britain down by almost a third since 1980s

Huge improvements in prevention, diagnosis and treatment have driven the fall, Cancer Research UK says

The Guardian - UK

Quarter of healthy years lost to breast cancer are due to lifestyle factors, research finds

Largest study of its kind suggests high red meat consumption has biggest impact, followed by smoking

The Guardian - UK

Vegetarian diet can reduce the risk of five cancers by almost a third

However vegetarians have a doubled risk of developing the most common type of oesophagus cancer

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The Independent UK

Vegetarian diet can slash the risk of five cancers by as much as 30% – study

A study led by experts at the University of Oxford found a lower risk of prostate and kidney cancer, among others.

The Independent UK

Am I more likely to get ovarian cancer as I get older?

Age is the primary risk factor for ovarian cancer.

The Independent UK

Smoke-free law could see use drop below 5% in young people

Smoking is responsible for more than a quarter of cancer deaths in the UK

The Independent UK

Top preventable cancer causes in UK revealed – and how to cut your risk

Researchers estimate that 7.1 million of the 18.7 million cancer cases diagnosed globally in 2022 were preventable

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International Business Times UK

NHS to Save Hundreds of Lives Yearly by Boosting Accuracy of Key Cancer Test in England

NHS England lowers bowel cancer FIT test threshold from 120 to 80 micrograms, set to detect 600 more early cancers yearly.

The Independent UK

The NHS cancer screenings you’re eligible for – and how to request a test

Eligibility for these vital NHS health checks varies significantly by age and location

The Guardian - UK

Rural and coastal areas of England to get more cancer doctors

Government says plan will help end postcode lottery in access to diagnostic tests and treatment

Evening Standard

Ads for sunbed firms banned for misleading and irresponsible safety claims

Long-standing advice from the NHS and Cancer Research UK says there is no safe or healthy way to get a tan using UV radiation.

The Independent UK

Researchers discover new treatments to prevent growth of two cancers

The research looked at the genes which can cause cancer, with a focus on the bowel and liver

Evening Standard

Researchers discover new treatments for liver and bowel cancer

Scientists hope to ‘tackle the disease at its beginnings’ after a genetic breakthrough.

BANG Premier

King Charles 'deeply touched' by reaction to 'milestone' cancer message

King Charles said he was deeply touched by the public and media reaction to his cancer recovery message, which boosted awareness of screening and led to a surge in people checking their eligibility.

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