New target for bowel and liver cancer treatments found
Scottish scientists discover a key protein driving hard-to-treat bowel and liver cancers. Blocking it could lead to new, safer therapies. Read about the breakthrough.
Category : Oncology
New cancer treatment hope for bowel and liver tumours
Scottish researchers discover a key protein driving hard-to-treat cancers. Blocking it offers a safe, targeted therapy, tackling the disease at its roots. Read the full breakthrough.
Breakthrough in blocking bowel and liver cancer growth
Glasgow researchers discover a protein that fuels tumours, paving the way for new, safer treatments for cancers with rising UK rates. Learn about the potential breakthrough.
Grandmother's smear test cancer warning
Gayle Maxwell, diagnosed at 39, urges women not to delay cervical screening after a test found aggressive cancer. Her story highlights Cervical Cancer Prevention Week.
Bowel Cancer Deaths to Rise in UK, Study Warns
A major European study predicts bowel cancer will be the only form of the disease with rising death rates in the UK this year. Experts point to obesity and late diagnosis as key factors. Learn the symptoms.
Dad in stem cell race to save son from leukaemia
Warren Sproson will donate stem cells after a donor delay for his son Leo, 16. The Mirror's appeal found a match, but further testing means Leo's father must act now to fight the aggressive cancer.
Teddi Mellencamp seen out amid father's 'really sick' cancer update
Reality star Teddi Mellencamp was seen with her boyfriend Ricci Rea in LA after her father, John Mellencamp, shared a harrowing update on her stage 4 melanoma battle. Read the latest details.
Man beats cancer then loses fiancée to same disease
Brett Harman survived leukaemia only for his fiancée Hannah to die from sarcoma. The dad from Spalding shares his journey of grief, resilience, and a promise to his daughter.
Cancer charity expands nutrition lessons to all UK centres
Maggie's cancer charity is rolling out vital dietary workshops to all its UK centres after a successful trial. The move aims to help patients manage side effects and cut NHS waiting lists. Read the full story.
Blood Test Predicts Best Breast Cancer Treatment
A new DNA blood test can predict which breast cancer treatment will work best for patients, boosting survival chances by offering the most effective therapy first.
Memorial rave honours breast cancer campaigner Sarah Rackham
Mark Rackham hosts 'Listen Up' club nights in Manchester to honour his late wife Sarah and raise funds for cancer charity Fighting to be Heard. The event sells out, supporting families facing hardship.
Alan Rickman's final plea to doctors revealed
A decade after his death, Alan Rickman's widow shares his poignant request to medics following his pancreatic cancer diagnosis. Discover his story and the legacy funding new research.
Joke about 'Adam's apple' was actually thyroid cancer
Bethany Dodwell, 25, joked about a lump resembling an Adam's apple. Years later, it was diagnosed as a 6cm thyroid cancer tumour. She urges others to act on symptoms.
Mum spots blue veins, saving toddler from rare cancer
A Hull mother's quick action after noticing blue veins on her two-year-old's chest led to a diagnosis of aggressive embryonal rhabdomyosarcoma. The family shares their story as Charlie undergoes chemotherapy.
Mum's plea after daughter's death 7 weeks after wedding
A mother shares her daughter's tragic brain tumour battle, supporting a new UK clinical trial matching system, ACT-BT, to help other families find vital treatments faster.
Air pollution raises prostate cancer risk, study reveals
New research links traffic and industrial air pollution to increased prostate cancer risk in UK men. Experts call for urgent action to cut emissions. Check your risk today.
Davina McCall & Michael Douglas on 'Hardest Year'
Davina McCall and husband Michael Douglas reveal their emotional journey through her cancer treatment and their hopes for 2026 in a candid podcast chat. Read their full story here.
Marathon runner, 24, diagnosed with stage three brain cancer
Farren Buckley, a fit 24-year-old, shares her devastating brain tumour journey after symptoms were dismissed. Her story highlights the importance of advocating for your health.
Mum diagnosed with cancer after pain in hot yoga class
Vicki Poole, 45, discovered a 10cm tumour after a sharp pain during yoga. Her story highlights the vital signs of lobular breast cancer and the importance of early checks.
Tina Knowles & the Critical Importance of Stage 0 Cancer
Beyoncé's mother Tina Knowles reveals her breast cancer journey, highlighting stage 0 cancer detection. Learn why regular screenings are vital for early diagnosis and high survival rates.
Podcaster Jordy Glassner dies aged 34 from glioblastoma
Jordy Glassner, co-host of the Grief Street podcast, has died at 34 after a battle with grade 4 glioblastoma. Her family and co-host pay tribute to her legacy of hope and healing.
Kate's Cancer Journey: Diagnosis, Remission & Royal Return
Follow the Princess of Wales's courageous two-year journey from cancer diagnosis to remission, her gradual return to duties, and how she's using her experience to help others.
John Mellencamp's Plea to Teddi Amid Cancer Fight
John Mellencamp urges daughter Teddi to relocate to Indiana as she recovers from stage four brain cancer. Read the latest on her health and family's plea.
NHS to offer life-extending prostate cancer drug
Thousands of men in England will soon get access to the life-extending drug abiraterone on the NHS, significantly improving survival rates for prostate cancer patients.
Angie Best shares update from Swiss hospital during cancer treatment
Angie Best, former wife of football legend George Best, shares a poignant update from a Swiss clinic as she undergoes 'mistletoe' therapy for colon cancer that has spread to her liver. Read her emotional journey and the family's plea for support.
James Van Der Beek shares cancer recovery update
Actor James Van Der Beek opens up about his stage three colorectal cancer battle and explains why he's skipping New Year's resolutions in 2026 to focus on rest. Read his full health update.
NHS expands prostate cancer drug to thousands more men
Thousands more men with high-risk prostate cancer in England will now get life-extending drug abiraterone on the NHS. The move could save 3,000 lives in five years.
NHS expands life-extending prostate cancer drug access
Thousands of men in England with high-risk prostate cancer will now receive the drug abiraterone on the NHS, a move hailed as a 'momentous victory'. Read the full story.
NHS expands prostate cancer drug to thousands more men
Thousands more men with high-risk prostate cancer in England will now get life-extending drug abiraterone on the NHS. The move could save 3,000 lives over five years.
NHS expands prostate cancer drug to save thousands
The NHS in England has expanded access to the drug abiraterone for newly diagnosed prostate cancer patients. This move is expected to save over 3,000 lives in five years, ending a postcode lottery.
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