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Wearing shorts and skirts or going without top ‘could affect skin cancer risk’

Projections suggest melanoma skin cancer cases will rise again this year to 21,300 cases across the UK – the highest on record.

The Independent UK · May 25, 2025

Scientists link skin cancer risk to the clothes you wear this summer

Projections suggest melanoma skin cancer cases will rise again this year to 21,300 cases – highest on record

The Independent UK · May 25, 2025

Increasing breast cancer screenings could save hundreds of lives a year, researchers say

Around 700 lives a year could be saved with extra measures, researchers say

The Independent UK · May 21, 2025

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Improved breast screening could detect extra 3,500 cancers a year in UK – study

During a clinical trial using additional scans, an extra 85 cancers were found.

Evening Standard · May 21, 2025

Broadcaster Jo Wilson celebrates two years cancer-free with Race for Life

The Sky News presenter was diagnosed with stage three cervical cancer in 2022.

Evening Standard · May 16, 2025

Thousands of cyclists take part in Highlands event for charity

Thousands of cyclists have taken part in an event in the Scottish Highlands to raise money for charity

The National (Scotland) · May 11, 2025

Spreading awareness is Dame Deborah’s ‘legacy’, says her mother

Dame Deborah’s Bowelbabe fund has raised more than £16 million since it was launched.

Evening Standard · May 1, 2025

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‘Sword of Damocles’ driving vape changes, says Cancer Research chairman

Lord Stevens of Birmingham warned that there is ‘no health benefit’ if vape users become hooked on nicotine, when they have not previously smoked.

Evening Standard · Apr 23, 2025

Childhood toxin exposure ‘may be factor in bowel cancer rise in under-50s’

Researchers say mutations more often found in younger patients’ tumours caused by toxin secreted by E coli strains

The Guardian - UK · Apr 23, 2025

Toxin produced by E. coli ‘could be driving bowel cancer rates in young people’

Scientists are trying to solve the puzzle of why rates of bowel cancer are rising among the under-50s worldwide

Evening Standard · Apr 23, 2025

The toxin which could be causing increase in bowel cancer among young people

There are around 2,600 new bowel cancer cases in people aged 25-49 in the UK every year

The Independent UK · Apr 23, 2025

New blood test trial offers ‘exciting new era in cancer detection’

The laboratory will house leading scientists conducting ‘cutting-edge’ research and could be used in the NHS

The Independent UK · Apr 22, 2025

New NHS blood test can pick up 12 types of cancers

Scientists are assessing a blood test which can detect 12 different cancers

Evening Standard · Apr 22, 2025

Top cancer experts ‘being put off UK by politicians’ messaging on immigration’

Exclusive: Leaked report says high visa costs also derailing clinical trials and research, denying NHS life-saving drugs

The Guardian - UK · Apr 21, 2025

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The Independent UK · Apr 9, 2025

Groundbreaking new prostate cancer test found to improve detection of aggressive forms

The simple test can be performed at home and does not require a visit to the GP

Evening Standard · Apr 9, 2025

Saliva test could help early detection of prostate cancer, new study suggests

Experts have developed a new test for the disease which examines genetic variants found in saliva

Evening Standard · Apr 3, 2025

Montrose Clinic is offering London’s best mole check

Fretting about your freckles and moles? Check in to Belgravia’s Montrose Clinic.

The Independent UK · Mar 31, 2025

Queen’s team part of £5.5m research project to transform bowel cancer care

The project will bring together more than 40 research experts to find better treatments for the disease.

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The Independent UK · Mar 16, 2025

Mother diagnosed with terminal stomach cancer after mistaking symptom for side effect of diet

Mother-of-four Camilla Chapman, 40, was diagnosed with stomach cancer after assuming her difficulty swallowing was a side effect of a weight loss diet

The Independent UK · Mar 5, 2025

‘Eureka’ moment as scientists discover common drug stops some cancers spreading

Research suggests aspirin supports a boost in the immune system to help catch deadly cancer cells

Evening Standard · Mar 5, 2025

Scientists describe ‘Eureka moment’ over how aspirin prevents cancer spread

A new study suggests aspirin – or other drugs – could be used as a potential cancer treatment.

Woman & Home · Mar 4, 2025

Carole Middleton exudes class and confidence in collarless gingham jacket for first appearance of 2025

Carole Middleton's signature style couldn't be more elegant and her gingham jacket and sleek trousers epitomised this

The Independent UK · Mar 2, 2025

‘I lost 90 per cent of my friends to my diagnosis’: The isolating reality of ‘cancer ghosting’

As more young people are diagnosed with cancer than ever before, maintaining friendships following a diagnosis can be tricky as many don’t know how to offer support, as Rachel Clun explains

The Fashion Central · Feb 26, 2025

Woman Shares 5 Warning Signs of Stage 4 Lung Cancer Before Her Tragic Passing

A woman who tragically passed away after being diagnosed with lung cancer at the age of 34 has shared the five symptoms she experienced to raise awareness.

The Independent UK · Feb 21, 2025

Poorest more likely to get cancer – and to die from it

There are huge disparities in cancer care across the UK, with new research showing cancer death rates are 60 per cent higher in the most deprived areas

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