Category : Oncology


Davina McCall Fronts Cancer Awareness Video with Stars

TV presenter Davina McCall has spearheaded a new Macmillan cancer awareness video featuring celebrities like Amy Dowden and Victoria Derbyshire, sharing her own breast cancer journey and advocating for fairer care.

WHO: 7.1 Million 2022 Cancer Cases Preventable

New WHO research finds 7.1 million of 18.7 million global cancer cases in 2022 were preventable, with smoking, infections, and alcohol as top causes. In the UK, 32.6% of cases linked to factors like tobacco and UV radiation.

King's Sandringham Parkrun Visit Boosts Cancer Charity

King Charles III made a surprise appearance at a charity parkrun in Sandringham, cheering on participants from the Move Against Cancer group. The visit has been described as transformative for public perception of living with cancer.

Pancreatic Cancer Drug Breakthrough in Lab Mice

A new drug combination has shown promise in eradicating pancreatic tumours in lab mice, offering hope for future human trials. The discovery comes amid rising cases in younger people and ongoing research into risk factors like obesity and smoking.

AI Breast Screening Cuts Aggressive Cancers by 27%

A landmark Swedish study reveals AI-supported mammography reduces aggressive breast cancers by 27% and increases detection rates without raising false positives, potentially transforming NHS screening.

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.

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