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Mapped: The UK regions where smoking is most common after stark new figures released

Smokers are getting through billions of cigarettes a year on average, new data shows

The Independent UK · Jul 18, 2025

Britons still smoke an astonishing number of cigarettes every year

Charities have urged the Government to prioritise the Tobacco and Vapes Bill to curb smoking

The Independent UK · Jul 17, 2025

Britons smoke an estimated 28.6 billion cigarettes every year, study finds

There are particularly high levels of consumption in more disadvantaged areas, say researchers.

The Independent UK · Jul 17, 2025

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Julian McMahon's Cause of Death Finally Revealed: What Is Lung Metastasis and Can It Be Prevented?

Nip/Tuck star Julian McMahon died from lung metastasis tied to head and neck cancer. Learn about this condition and how to prevent it.

International Business Times UK · Jul 11, 2025

Common bacteria ‘fuels millions of cases of stomach cancer across the globe’

H. pylori is a type of bacteria that infects the lining of the stomach.

Evening Standard · Jul 7, 2025

The common bacteria linked to ‘millions’ of stomach cancer cases

H. pylori is a type of bacteria that infects the lining of the stomach

The Independent UK · Jul 7, 2025

People dying early of cancer costs UK economy £10.3bn a year, study finds

Cancer Research UK says this is more than any other health condition and 350,000 years of productivity are lost

The Guardian - UK · Jun 26, 2025

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The cost of cancer deaths to the UK economy every year

Cancer Research UK said improving cancer survival and catching the disease early could boost economic growth

The Independent UK · Jun 26, 2025

Deaths from cancer cost UK economy £10.3bn every year – Cancer Research UK

A new report says improving cancer survival and catching the disease early could boost economic growth.

The Independent UK · Jun 26, 2025

Invasive cancer tests could be dropped for new ‘sponge’ method

Sponge test already in use by NHS could benefit patients with Barrett’s oesophagus

The Independent UK · Jun 23, 2025

Sponge test ‘could benefit thousands of people’ with Barrett’s oesophagus

In some people with the condition, cells grow abnormally and develop into oesophageal cancer.

The Independent UK · Jun 23, 2025

One in three across UK are overdue for cervical cancer screening

Screening rates are declining, with some parts of England at greater risk due to low uptake of HPV vaccine

The Guardian - UK · Jun 20, 2025

Northern Ireland scientists lead study aimed at helping identify cancer earlier

The researchers say the study will be the first of its kind to examine prescription information comprehensively in the UK.

Evening Standard · Jun 15, 2025

NHS makes major change to cervical cancer screenings for younger women

The change, set to take effect next month in England, follows recommendations from the UK National Screening Committee

The Independent UK · Jun 11, 2025

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Evening Standard · Jun 10, 2025

Younger women could have cervical screening every five years instead of three

HPV is a sexually-transmitted group of viruses which cause no symptoms but can lead to cervical cancer.

The Independent UK · Jun 10, 2025

New NHS guidelines mean younger women could have fewer cervical screenings

The change, set to take effect next month in England, follows recommendations from the UK National Screening Committee

The Independent UK · Jun 4, 2025

Cancer deaths decline significantly in last 50 years – but cases are on the rise

While cancer diagnoses continue to rise, the likelihood of dying has fallen significantly

The Independent UK · Jun 3, 2025

Brits more likely to develop cancer but less likely to die: report

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The Independent UK · Jun 3, 2025

Cancer research in ‘golden age’ as death rates drop – but cases are on the rise

“It is a time of both optimism and realism” said the head of Cancer Research UK

Evening Standard · Jun 2, 2025

Cancer death rates down more than 20% in last 50 years but cases rising – report

Cancer Research UK warned that, despite improvement in overall survival, many more people are being diagnosed with cancer compared with 50 years ago.

Evening Standard · Jun 2, 2025

One-time therapy may be ‘transformative option’ for treating deadly skin cancer

Almost one in five patients with advanced melanoma survived for five years after receiving lifileucel, a trial has found.

The Independent UK · Jun 1, 2025

Brisk walks could cut risk of death for colon cancer patients by more than a third, study finds

Landmark trial finds a personalised physical activity programme can boost survival and reduces recurrence

Evening Standard · Jun 1, 2025

Exercise slashes risk of death in patients with colon cancer – study

Approximately 31,800 people are diagnosed with the disease in the UK every year, according to Cancer Research UK estimates.

The Independent UK · May 29, 2025

Schools urged to stop serving ham due to bowel cancer risk

Ham is the most common processed meat used in school lunches, followed by sausages and sausage rolls

The Guardian - UK · May 25, 2025

Men and women getting skin cancer in different parts of the body – study

With cases expected to rise again this year, analysis finds men’s torsos more susceptible, while for women it’s the lower limbs

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