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Justin StebbingThe Conversation |
Lauren Laverne’s diagnosis has put smouldering myeloma in the spotlight – a blood condition doctors watch closely but don’t rush to treat.
An oncologist answers the key questions about the new sitting-and-cancer study, and what its findings do and don’t show.
No vaccinated young woman in England has died of cervical cancer in years. Japan’s vaccine scare shows how easily that progress can unravel.
The treatment is shorter and more convenient, but it will not suit every man with prostate cancer.
A new DNA test could spare millions of breast cancer patients from chemotherapy. We answer your questions about what it means and who it helps.
From Nobel laureate Linus Pauling’s dismissed vitamin C crusade to modern trials, a once-ridiculed idea in cancer research is getting a cautious...
Breast, bowel, kidney, pancreatic and ovarian cancer were among the types of cancer found to be increasing in people aged 25 to 49.
A small conference study sparked headlines linking fruit to lung cancer. Here’s why the science tells a very different story.
A large new study finds unmarried adults face significantly higher cancer rates, but the real story is about what marriage represents, not what it...
Women’s HRT patches control prostate cancer as well as standard hormone injections, but with fewer hot flushes and less bone loss, a major UK trial...
One dog, one vaccine, one data point. The story of Rosie is fascinating – but it is not yet evidence that AI can beat cancer.
Weight-loss injections like Ozempic may help cancer patients with brain tumours live longer. But experts urge caution before drawing firm conclusions.
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.
More scans, faster treatment, better survival: the NHS cancer plan is ambitious. Can the system rise to meet it?
A new mouse study suggests some cancers release signals that help the brain clear Alzheimer’s-linked proteins, offering clues to a long-standing...
A breakthrough therapy is driving aggressive leukaemia into remission. Here’s what the headlines don’t tell you about life after treatment.
Histotripsy uses focused sound waves to destroy tumours safely while sparing healthy tissue.
Up to 15 hospitals will test an AI system that could reshape prostate cancer care for thousands of men.
Those silver strands could be an outward sign of the body’s own intricate defences against cancer, a recent study in mice has shown.
Scientists are urging clearer labelling on processed meats such as ham and bacon, and safer production methods to protect consumers from preventable...
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
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...
While sunscreen remains essential, researchers say vitamin B3 may soon join the frontline of skin cancer prevention.
How this year’s Nobel-winning research could make cancer immunotherapy even smarter.
How this year’s Nobel-winning research could make cancer immunotherapy even smarter.
Surgeons are rethinking removing lymph nodes in cancer surgery as new evidence emerges.
Tattoos linked to lower melanoma risk but questions remain.
Recent headlines suggested that pregnancy-like food cravings or aversions are a telltale sign of cancer. An oncologist explains.
Most exercise lowers cancer risk, but a study raises questions about heavy endurance training and precancerous colon lesions.
The habits that prevent disease may not be the ones that extend life.
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.
Fermented stevia may kill pancreatic cancer cells while leaving healthy cells unharmed.
Unlocking the healing power of a deadly mould.
Dinosaur fossils aren’t just relics of the past – they’re guides to the future.
The puzzling rise of this rare cancer in young adults.
A raft of new studies on cancer and exercise show clear benefits. But a question hangs over the benefits of endurance runners.
With bone metastasis and a high Gleason score, Biden’s case is a reminder of the importance of timely screening and comprehensive care.
As breast cancer screening evolves, understanding personal risk factors like density is critical for improving early detection.