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A man used AI to help make a cancer vaccine for his dog – an oncologist urges caution

A man used AI to help make a cancer vaccine for his dog – an oncologist urges caution

One dog, one vaccine, one data point. The story of Rosie is fascinating – but it is not yet evidence that AI can beat cancer.

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Could Ozempic help people whose cancer has spread to the brain?

Could Ozempic help people whose cancer has spread to the brain?

Weight-loss injections like Ozempic may help cancer patients with brain tumours live longer. But experts urge caution before drawing firm conclusions.

17.03.2026 9

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Blood tests for cancer? We’re still a way off

Blood tests for cancer? We’re still a way off

Multi-cancer blood tests promise early detection, but the evidence is thin, the risks real, and they’re no substitute for listening to your body.

10.03.2026 9

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The unanswered questions in the NHS’s new cancer plan

More scans, faster treatment, better survival: the NHS cancer plan is ambitious. Can the system rise to meet it?

04.02.2026 9

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People who survive cancers are less likely to develop Alzheimer’s – this might be why

A new mouse study suggests some cancers release signals that help the brain clear Alzheimer’s-linked proteins, offering clues to a long-standing...

29.01.2026 6

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New cancer therapy brings remission for patients with deadly T-cell  leukaemia

A breakthrough therapy is driving aggressive leukaemia into remission. Here’s what the headlines don’t tell you about life after treatment.

10.12.2025 5

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Histotripsy: how sound waves could change the future of tumour treatment

Histotripsy uses focused sound waves to destroy tumours safely while sparing healthy tissue.

27.11.2025 7

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NHS trials AI tool for faster prostate cancer diagnosis

Up to 15 hospitals will test an AI system that could reshape prostate cancer care for thousands of men.

11.11.2025 4

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How grey hair and cancer may be linked

Those silver strands could be an outward sign of the body’s own intricate defences against cancer, a recent study in mice has shown.

05.11.2025 7

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The case for a cancer warning on your bacon butty

Scientists are urging clearer labelling on processed meats such as ham and bacon, and safer production methods to protect consumers from preventable...

04.11.2025 7

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Why fasting won’t cleanse your body – or beat cancer

A 21-day water fast won’t ‘starve’ cancer or cleanse your body. Here’s why science says it’s not only a myth, but potentially dangerous

27.10.2025 10

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How a new light-based cancer treatment could destroy tumours without harming healthy cells – using LEDs

A low-cost LED-powered therapy that uses nanoscopic tin oxide flakes to kill cancer cells could make cancer treatment safer, more precise and more...

22.10.2025 6

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Vitamin B3 supplement may reduce your risk of skin cancer

While sunscreen remains essential, researchers say vitamin B3 may soon join the frontline of skin cancer prevention.

10.10.2025 8

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Nobel medicine prize: how a hidden army in your body keeps you alive – and could help treat cancer

How this year’s Nobel-winning research could make cancer immunotherapy even smarter.

07.10.2025 7

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Nobel Prize: how a hidden army in your body keeps you alive – and could help treat cancer

How this year’s Nobel-winning research could make cancer immunotherapy even smarter.

07.10.2025 6

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Don’t cut them out: lymph nodes may be key to cancer treatment

Surgeons are rethinking removing lymph nodes in cancer surgery as new evidence emerges.

26.09.2025 6

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Do multiple tattoos protect against skin cancer, as a recent study suggests?

Tattoos linked to lower melanoma risk but questions remain.

25.09.2025 6

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Can certain food cravings predict a cancer diagnosis, up to three months before other symptoms appear?

Recent headlines suggested that pregnancy-like food cravings or aversions are a telltale sign of cancer. An oncologist explains.

05.09.2025 10

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Are ultramarathon runners really at increased risk of bowel cancer?

Most exercise lowers cancer risk, but a study raises questions about heavy endurance training and precancerous colon lesions.

26.08.2025 5

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Why losing weight or cutting alcohol isn’t always best after illness strikes

The habits that prevent disease may not be the ones that extend life.

22.08.2025 10

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COVID, the flu and other viral infections can re-awaken dormant breast cancer cells, new study in mice shows

This recent study highlights just how great of an affect viral infections can have on our health in both the short-term and long-term.

07.08.2025 5

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From sweetener to cancer fighter? Fermented stevia shows promise in pancreatic cancer study

Fermented stevia may kill pancreatic cancer cells while leaving healthy cells unharmed.

24.07.2025 10

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Toxic fungus from King Tutankhamun’s tomb yields cancer-fighting compounds – new study

Unlocking the healing power of a deadly mould.

01.07.2025 10

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What dinosaur fossils could teach us about cancer

Dinosaur fossils aren’t just relics of the past – they’re guides to the future.

16.06.2025 7

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Appendix cancer rising among younger generation – new study

The puzzling rise of this rare cancer in young adults.

11.06.2025 7

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Exercise proves powerful in preventing colon cancer recurrence – new study

A raft of new studies on cancer and exercise show clear benefits. But a question hangs over the benefits of endurance runners.

03.06.2025 6

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Joe Biden has prostate cancer with bone spread – an oncologist explains what you need to know

With bone metastasis and a high Gleason score, Biden’s case is a reminder of the importance of timely screening and comprehensive care.

19.05.2025 10

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How breast tissue density affects your risk of breast cancer

As breast cancer screening evolves, understanding personal risk factors like density is critical for improving early detection.

13.05.2025 5

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Can vitamin D help prevent colorectal cancer? The science is promising – but not straightforward

While low levels of vitamin D are linked with increased risk of CRC, there are no definitive answers. Here’s what we know—and why lifestyle still...

02.05.2025 5

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Stage 0 cancer is often overlooked — but it could be your earliest warning sign

Tina Knowles’ breast cancer diagnosis highlights a critical issue: many early-stage cancers are only caught through routine screenings.

29.04.2025 10

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Colon cancer rates are rising among young people – could changes to children’s gut bacteria explain why?

Research suggests diet and E coli infections in childhood could be laying the ground for agressive bowel cancer decades later.

28.04.2025 10

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Could CT scans be fuelling a future rise in cancer cases, as a new study suggests?

CT scans performed in the US in 2023 alone could eventually lead to over 100,000 extra cancer cases, a new study claims.

16.04.2025 5

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Enhertu: drug approved for advanced cancers – here’s what you need to know

Trastuzumab deruxtecan approved to treat adults with HER2-positive cancer that’s spread or can’t be removed by surgery.

15.04.2025 5

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Fat in common cooking oils is linked to aggressive breast cancer - but here’s why you shouldn’t panic

A study has linked linoleic acid — a fat found in many everyday oils — with aggressive breast cancer, reigniting the debate about how our diets...

14.04.2025 8

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Why eating yoghurt regularly could lower your risk of bowel cancer

Eating yoghurt may help protect against bowel cancer by modifying the natural bacteria that live in the gut.

26.03.2025 7

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Bug drugs: bacteria-based cancer therapies are finally overcoming barriers

A century-old cancer therapy gains new life with modern science.

17.03.2025 8

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Air pollution may protect against skin cancer, finds new study – but the health risks are far more serious

A new study has linked higher levels of air pollution to a reduced risk of developing melanoma, but an oncologist warns that the results may be...

30.01.2025 10

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From methylene blue to vitamin E, here’s why health and wellness supplements are no silver bullet for cancer

Why scepticism can be healthier than wellness supplements when it comes to preventing and treating cancer.

27.01.2025 9

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Princess of Wales ‘in remission’ from cancer – but what does that mean?

While it’s a relief to hear the word ‘remission’, it doesn’t necessarily mean cured.

15.01.2025 10

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Why a daily glass of milk really could reduce bowel cancer risk – an oncologist explains

One of the largest studies into diet and disease so far has shed new light on how easy, cheap lifestyle changes can help everyone to reduce their...

14.01.2025 20

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How a liver transplant helped one woman with bowel cancer become disease-free

In a groundbreaking medical achievement in the UK, a 32-year-old woman from Manchester has undergone the country’s first liver transplant for...

08.01.2025 5

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