Category : Oncology


Beauty Queen Loses Cancer Battle at 35

Andrea Andrade, a California pageant queen who inspired many by competing while undergoing treatment, has died after a nearly ten-year fight against colon cancer.

Simon Armitage Reads Poem for World Cancer Day

Poet Laureate Simon Armitage has recorded a reading of his new poem 'The Campaign' to mark World Cancer Day. The work was commissioned by Yorkshire Cancer Research for its centenary year.

Armitage Pens Poem for World Cancer Day in Leeds

Poet Laureate Simon Armitage unveils a new poem, 'The Campaign', commissioned by Yorkshire Cancer Research to mark World Cancer Day and the charity's centenary, inspired by meetings with those affected.

Breast Self-Awareness: Modern Cancer Prevention

Breast self-awareness offers a flexible alternative to traditional self-exams, focusing on familiarity with your body alongside regular mammograms for comprehensive breast cancer prevention.

NHS Genetic Cancer Database to Detect 'Jolie' Gene

The NHS is creating a pioneering genetic database to identify inherited cancer risks, including the 'Jolie' gene, enabling earlier screening and personalised treatments for thousands of patients.

National Cancer Plan Aims to End Postcode Lottery

The government unveils a comprehensive National Cancer Plan for England, expanding specialist training in deprived areas and accelerating new diagnostic technologies to tackle health inequalities.

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