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Breast cancer guidelines ‘miss 95%’ of women under 50 at risk, new study says

Researchers found that up to 95% of women under 50 who are at higher risk of breast cancer are not eligible for early screening, per NHS criteria

Woman & Home

Cancer researchers say institute is in ‘existential crisis’ as strike extended

Staff from the Institute of Cancer Research (ICR) are taking industrial action over pay, with some claiming they are ‘getting poorer’.

Evening Standard

Obesity a key factor for rising cancer rates in young people in England, study finds

While the research identifies obesity as a major cause, scientists say it does not account for the extent to which cancer rates are increasing

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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

The Independent UK

‘Remarkable’ results in study on new prostate cancer drug

The treatment, a type of immunotherapy which harnesses the body’s immune system to fight cancer, was found to shrink tumours or halt their growth.

Evening Standard

World leading £1bn cancer research "village" in south London wins planning green light

Plans for a new research neighbourhood include homes for 220 people, a pub, padel court and open spaces

Evening Standard

Tumour samples from the 1950s could reveal why more young people are getting bowel cancer

Bowel cancer diagnosis among younger people is expected to double by 2030

The Independent UK

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The simple blood test that can ‘transform’ breast cancer treatment

Known as Breast Circulating Methylation Assay (BCMA), the new blood test looks for tumour DNA released into the bloodstream by cancer cells

The Independent UK

‘Tongue cancer made it hard to speak and eat - but new smart jab treatment changed my life’

Head and neck cancer is the sixth most common cancer worldwide, with around 12,800 new cases each year in the UK alone

The Independent UK

Double-pronged attack on advanced prostate cancer shows promise

Patients could one day be treated with the new combination of drugs.

The Independent UK

Prostate cancer breakthrough could help men with late-stage disease live longer

A new drug combination could benefit up to 40 per cent of patients with advanced prostate cancer

The Independent UK

Thousands could benefit from new genetic test for ‘incurable’ cancer

The disease is considered incurable and affects around 33,000 people in the UK

The Independent UK

Advanced genetic tests could predict patients at risk of blood cancer relapse

It is hoped it will allow medics to better understand how cancer cells are behaving before planning treatment.

Evening Standard

Sir Chris Hoy launches free gym membership scheme for men with prostate cancer

Research has found that exercise helps men with prostate cancer who are on hormone therapy.

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The Independent UK

Chris Hoy launches scheme giving prostate cancer patients free gym memberships

The Olympic champion is urging men with the disease to embrace exercise

The Independent UK

Royal Air Force pilot able to return to flying jets after ‘revolutionary’ cancer scan

New cancer scan ‘extended’ Royal Air Force pilot's life and enabled him to ‘continue serving’ the country

Evening Standard

‘Exciting’ new diagnostic method can detect tiny traces of cancer

Academics have developed a new scanning technique which will spot early signs of myeloma returning.

The Independent UK

Breast cancer breakthrough as new test could revolutionise treatment

The new test could spare thousands of breast cancer from unnecessary treatment

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The Independent UK

New test could revolutionise aftercare for thousands of breast cancer patients

Experts say the test can spot which patients are most likely to see their cancer return.

The Independent UK

New breast cancer treatment may ‘transform’ care and reduce debilitating side effects

More than 37,000 women have radiotherapy for breast cancer in the UK every year

The Independent UK

Less aggressive treatment for low-risk breast cancer ‘just as effective’ – trial

More than 37,000 women have radiotherapy for breast cancer in the UK every year.

The Independent UK

‘Transformational’ new breast cancer drug could halt the growth of tumours

A trial funded by AstraZeneca found the drug is effective in stopping cancer cells from using hormones to grow

The Independent UK

‘Pivotal’ new breast cancer drug can help stop tumours early

It is the first worldwide study to show that using blood tests to find early signs of cancer resistance to treatment helps patients

Evening Standard

New drug can help stop certain breast cancer tumours early, trial shows

A trial called Serena-6 shows that camizestrant stops cancer cells from using hormones to grow.

The Independent UK

‘Breakthrough’ breast cancer treatment can help women live longer

The new treatment could also delay the need for gruelling chemotherapy

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