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The Latest Breaking News from Cancer Research UK

Inheriting the breast cancer gene - what doctors want you to know about the chances, risks and testing

Breast cancer can be passed down genetically, but there are other important factors to consider…

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How long will the UK heatwave last? Temperatures to hit 27C, but more wet weather on the way

While not technically a heatwave, the UK’s warm weather continues with rainy showers

The Independent UK

Top doctors warn shortage of NHS radiologists will rise to 40 per cent by 2028

Staff shortages creating a “toxic cocktail” for NHS cancer services

The Independent UK

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Deadly cancer treatment delays now ‘routine’ in NHS, say damning reports

Studies sound alarm at state of cancer care with hundreds of thousands waiting months to start essential treatment

The Guardian - UK

Glowing dye that clings to cancer cells gives doctors ‘second pair of eyes’

The fluorescent dye shows up cancer cells and where they may have spread into other tissues, such as the pelvis and lymph nodes.

The Independent UK

Scientists develop glowing dye that sticks to cancer cells in breakthrough study

Experts say fluorescent dye, which spotlights tiny cancerous tissue invisible to naked eye, could reduce risk of cancer returning

The Guardian - UK

‘Extremely impressive’: melanoma jab trial results excite doctors

Vaccine approach will help improve survival rates for ‘the next decades and more’, says Cancer Research UK’s chief clinician

The Guardian - UK

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Cancer rates among under-50s in UK have risen 24% since 1995, figures show

Increase sharper than in any age group and is likely to be linked to soaring obesity levels, junk food and inactivity, say experts

The Guardian - UK

Smoking in Africa: study of 16 countries shows higher taxes would help young smokers quit or cut down

World No Tobacco Day serves to increase awareness about the preventable death and illness associated with tobacco use. It also puts a spotlight on policies that governments can use to reduce consumption of tobacco products.

The Conversation

‘My confidence has been transformed’: what’s it like to become a charity sector professional?

From pay to progression, there are many misconceptions about working for a charity. Here, two Cancer Research UK employees share how they are thriving professionally – and why they are proud to tell people where they work

The Guardian - UK

Rates of melanoma skin cancer hit all-time high in UK, study finds

Cancer Research UK notes particular rise in diagnoses among older people and says majority of cases are preventable

The Guardian - UK

Disposable vapes reversing historic trend by driving up nicotine use in England

The Tobacco and Vapes Bill would make it illegal to sell tobacco products to anyone born on or after January 1, 2009

The Independent UK

HPV vaccine prevents cervical cancer cases in deprived groups: study

HPV vaccine reduces cervical cancer cases, particularly in deprived groups, closing health inequalities, according to Cancer Research UK study.

The Hindu

Researchers shed light on increased risk of second cancers among breast cancer survivors

Breast cancer survivors have a much greater chance of having secondary cancers, including endometrial and ovarian cancer for women and prostate cancer for men, according to new research based on data from almost 600,000 patients in England. Read further on Dynamite News:

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Evening Standard

Decline in cigarette smoking has stalled, study finds

UCL researchers warn consumption has not changed since 2019 despite Government interventions

Evening Standard

Are sunbeds bad for you? More than a third of Londoners at higher risk of skin cancer

‘There’s no such thing as a safe UV tanning,’ Cancer Research UK says

The Guardian - UK

Smoking among middle-class women in England up by 25% in 10 years – study

Rate for better-off 18 to 45s rose from 12% to 15% but fell 24% for working class women while proportion of male smokers was stable

The Guardian - UK

Tobacco firms lobbying MPs to derail smoking phase-out, charity warns

Tactics include proposals to raise smoking age to avoid outright ban, and exemptions for cigars, says Cancer Research UK chief

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The Guardian - UK

Cancer charities praise ‘brave’ Princess of Wales for speaking about her diagnosis

Cancer Research UK’s chief executive says high-profile cancer cases such as Catherine’s can help others to seek help early

Evening Standard

London scientists seek to develop world's first vaccine for lung cancer

The vaccine was created using technology similar to the Oxford-AstraZeneca Covid-19 vaccine

The Guardian - UK

UK researchers find way of diagnosing bowel cancer without biopsies

PET scans can examine entire bowel before and during treatment, avoiding risks associated with taking tissue samples

Evening Standard

What is Jemperli? New drug could slow progression of womb cancer

Cancer Research UK says 9,700 cases of the illness are diagnosed each year in the UK

Evening Standard

Generation Z is bringing back cigar and pipe smoking

A resurgence is being seen in the smoking trend which is “incredibly dangerous” say anti-smoking campaigners

The Guardian - UK

From gender to race: how cancer inequality is being tackled across the UK

More people are surviving cancer than ever before, but factors such as socioeconomic background, race and gender can negatively impact outcomes for many – but important work is being done to make sure that no one is left behind

The Guardian - UK

How technology is helping to prevent and diagnose an array of cancers

From toothbrushes to intelligent toilets, Nic Fleming investigates the creative innovations playing an important role in achieving better outcomes for cancer patients

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