World news about “Cancer” published by euronews.
Angelina’s choice Angelina Jolie brought into the open an effective and yet little-known medical-surgical procedure this week, when she shared her own experience publicly: she… 17/05/2013
Angelina Jolie had a double mastectomy to reduce cancer risk At risk of developing cancer Hollywood actress Angelina Jolie opted to have both her breasts removed by undergoing preventive surgery. Jolie has been hailed… 14/05/2013
Proton therapy gives cancer hope Several million people in the world are affected by cancer and there are various treatments available. Some patients undergo sessions of proton therapy, an… 14/05/2013
Legendary movie critic Roger Ebert dies of cancer The legendary film critic Roger Ebert has died at the age of 70 after losing his long battle with thyroid and salivary cancer. It comes two days after he… 05/04/2013
India rejects Novartis drug patent India’s Supreme Court has rejected a request by Swiss drug-maker Novartis to patent an updated version of its cancer drug Glivec. Glivec costs around 2,000… 01/04/2013
Hugo Chavez is laid to rest at Caracas museum Hundreds of thousands of Venezuelans have turned out again for another funeral parade for Hugo Chavez. The late leader’s body has been laid to rest at a… 16/03/2013
Venezuela’s Hugo Chavez to be embalmed Thousands of people have been queuing to pay their respects to Venezuelan President Hugo Chavez, who died on March 5. He is lying in state at the Caracas… 08/03/2013
As Chavez is mourned Venezuelans look to the future While Venezuela mourns the death of its charismatic leader Hugo Chavez, questions are already being asked about how the country will move on. But despite… 07/03/2013
Thousands of Venezuelans pay tribute to Chavez A mass of Hugo Chavez supporters has taken part in a parade to mourn Venezuela’s former leader who died of cancer on Tuesday. Hundreds of thousands of… 07/03/2013
Venezuela prepares to bid farewell to Chavez The coffin carrying body of Hugo Chavez has been taken to lie in state at a military academy in Caracas. The 58-year-old former President of Venezuela died… 07/03/2013
“Mr. Bush you are a donkey” and other memorable Chavez momentsMarch 2006 – Chavez calls George W. Bush “a donkey” In his personal TV show Alo Presidente, Chavez reacts to a White House report calling him a “demagogue“… 06/03/2013
Venuzuela unites to mourn ‘divisive’ Chavez News of the death of Venezuelan President Hugo Chavez has united his supporters and detractors alike. In life, Chavez was a divisive figure, but in Caracas… 06/03/2013
UN reacts to news of Chavez death News of the death of Hugo Chavez broke during a press conference at the UN in New York. There was an immediate reaction from Ban ki-Moon to the death of the… 06/03/2013
Spanish doctors take aim at lung cancer The Catalan Institute of Oncology in Barcelona, Spain has recently presented the results of a new technique for treating lung cancer, one of the most… 31/01/2013
Prayers held for Chavez’s health in CaracasA woman holds a figurine of Venezuelan President Hugo Chavez, as she attends a mass to pray for his health in Caracas. REUTERS/Carlos Garcia Rawlins 13/12/2012
Women die of smoking too What would you do with an extra 10 years of life? Risk it in the sky? Enjoy it on the ocean waves? Spend it on treasure island? The question is real, because… 31/10/2012
Yuvraj Singh to return to action After nearly a year out battling cancer Indian cricketer Yuvraj Singh said he can’t wait for his highly-anticipated return to the sport at this months World… 06/09/2012
Italian steel town ‘dying’ to work Ordered to stop production by a judge because of high levels of pollution, ILVA is responsible for almost a third of Italy’s steel output. One of Europe’s… 17/08/2012
Diesel danger: fumes cause cancer – WHO Exhaust emissions could become a public health issue on the same scale as passive smoking after the World Health Organization said diesel fumes do cause… 14/06/2012
Sounding-out ways to beat prostate side-effects Doctors in the UK say a new treatment for prostate cancer, using ultrasound, could leave patients suffering far-fewer side-effects than existing… 19/04/2012
New skin cancer drug gives hope to patients Charlie Jones believes he’s been given a second chance at life, thanks to a new drug specifically designed to target advanced skin cancer. Doctors told him… 21/03/2012
Microwaves blast dangers of asbestos Ryszard Parosa, Supervising Board President at ATON-HT SA explained: “We have developed a new technology for the treatment of materials that contain… 15/02/2012
Glow green for go: scientists develop cancer marker It is all too easy for surgeons to miss microscopic cancer cells when operating on a patient but now Japanese researchers have developed a spray which makes… 28/11/2011
Research raises fresh hope for cancer sufferers From laboratories in Ljubljana, Slovenia comes fresh hope for cancer suffers. A team of researches, from Slovenia, Russia, Germany and the USA have developed… 29/09/2011
Sniffer dogs detect early lung cancer Sniffer dogs have proved themselves in many situations from airports to disaster zones; now new research has shown they can detect lung cancer on a person’s… 12/09/2011
Robots fighting cancer Operations to remove cancerous tumours are difficult because it is vital to remove everything; just one cell left behind can form a new cancer. In the … 04/08/2011
New test for prostate cancer A team of scientists at the University of Surrey in the UK have found a way to test for prostate cancer using urine. They have identified a protein called… 07/03/2011
Ice cream for cancer sufferers Normally, eating ice cream is simply a pleasurable pastime. Now, it’s believed it could help combat the side-effects of chemotherapy in cancer patients… 11/01/2011
New cancer test hopeIn the Massachusetts General Hospital in Boston in the US, scientists have made a leap forward in the search for cancer treatments. They have developed a… 06/01/2011
Raising Eyebrows A patient in Bangalore, India, known only as Thomas B, had a tumour the size of a golf ball pressing on the optic nerves leading from his eyes to the vision… 03/01/2011
New brain cancer hope A new technique called electroporation uses a metal rod containing a bunch of electrodes to aid chemotherapy to penetrate cancer cells. In pre-clinical… 24/11/2010
Tributes pour in for Chavez from neighboursCountries across Latin and South America are paying tribute to Hugo Chavez, the region’s political strong man. Bolivia’s Evo Morales called Chavez “… 06/03/2013
Venezuelan military on streets to maintain orderVenezuela has deployed its army and police in the wake of President Hugo Chavez’s death, as the nation enters a period of political uncertainty and national… 06/03/2013
Vice President accuses Venezuela’s “enemies” of attacking Hugo ChavezVenezuelan Vice President Nicolas Maduro has accused the country’s enemies of attacking President Chavez as his health takes a turn for the… 05/03/2013
Hugo Chavez in ‘delicate’ conditionThe health of Venezuelan President, Hugo Chavez, has taken a turn for the worse as he is now fighting a new lung infection government officials say. The… 05/03/2013
Street celebrations for Chavez’ return from cancer surgeryCelebrations marked the homecoming of Venezuela’s cancer-stricken president Hugo Chavez on Monday. But while there was much merriment on the streets of… 18/02/2013
Chavez photos fail to allay concern for his healthThe Venezuelan government is perhaps hoping that the first pictures of President Hugo Chavez since his last operation for cancer in Cuba will boost its… 16/02/2013
Chavez turns to alternative medicine for cancer cureVenezuelan President Hugo Chavez is said to be undergoing alternative treatments for cancer more than two months after having surgery in Cuba. The… 14/02/2013
Venezuela’s Chavez overcomes infectionVenezuelan President Hugo Chavez has overcome a respiratory infection, according to officials. But the 58-year-old is still being treated for breathing… 27/01/2013
First news on the health of Hugo ChavezAfter more than a month of silence, there has finally been an update on the health of Hugo Chavez. Venezuela has been languishing in political limbo since… 14/01/2013
Venezuela: Chavez supporters swear oath of loyaltyWith the slogan ‘Yo Soy Chavez’, meaning ‘I Am Chavez’, crowds of supporters swore an oath of loyalty to Venezuela’s president, who missed his inauguration… 11/01/2013
Chavez supporters rally in Caracas without the main manA mass of red clad supporters on the streets of Caracas led a party atmosphere on the day their president was scheduled to be sworn in for a new six-year term… 10/01/2013
Chavez remains president without swearing-inNo date has been set for the inauguration of Venezuela’s ailing President Hugo Chavez after the country’s Supreme Court endorsed its postponement due to his… 10/01/2013
Supreme court decision splits opinionsLast year’s presidential election campaign in Venezuela was evidence of how the president is revered by sections of the population. But his critics denounce… 09/01/2013
Supreme court spells out Chavez decisionVenezuela’s top court has ruled the postponement of Hugo Chavez’s scheduled inauguration on Thursday is constitutionally legitimate. The cancer-stricken… 09/01/2013
Supreme court backs ChavezIn Venezuela the ruling by the vice president and the government that cancer-stricken President Hugo Chavez’s inauguration could be postponed has been backed… 09/01/2013
Venezuelan government confirms Chavez will miss inaugurationVenezuela confirmed on Tuesday that it will postpone the presidential inauguration on January 10 due to Hugo Chavez’s ongoing health problems. The head of… 09/01/2013
Venezuelan opposition reject government calls to delay inaugurationThe Venezuelan government has proposed a delay to President Hugo Chavez’s inauguration as he is receiving cancer treatment in Cuba. The socialist leader’s… 08/01/2013
Chavez expected to miss Thursday’s presidential inaugurationNo change in the health of cancer stricken Venezuelan president Hugo Chavez. The Supreme Court must decide soon whether the constitution is flexible enough… 08/01/2013
Prayers are said across Venezuela for ChávezPrayers are being said across Venezuela for President Hugo Chávez who is battling complications brought on by an operation for cancer. The 58-year-old is… 01/01/2013
‘Complications’ threaten Chávez’ recoveryThere are fresh concerns about the health of the President of Venezuela. Hugo Chávez is being treated for complications due to a respiratory infection he… 31/12/2012
Venezuela’s Chavez improving after cancer surgeryThe condition of Venezuela’s ailing president is beginning to improve. Hugo Chavez suffered unexpected bleeding caused by a six-hour cancer operation in… 14/12/2012
Vigil held for Venezuela’s ailing president Hugo ChavezA ceremony was held for Venezuelan president Hugo Chavez, who suffered bleeding due to a six-hour operation. The 58-year old socialist leader went under… 13/12/2012
Chavez recovers after cancer surgeryVenezuelan President Hugo Chavez is recuperating in hospital in Cuba after surgery for cancer. The procedure, which lasted more than six hours, was declared… 12/12/2012
Chavez arrives in Cuba for cancer treatmentArriving in Cuba’s capital Havana, Venezuelan President Hugo Chavez received a warm welcome from his Cuban counterpart Raul Castro. Chavez has returned to… 10/12/2012
Chavez set for new cancer operation in CubaVenezuelan President Hugo Chavez will undergo another cancer operation in Cuba today after doctors said more malignant cells had been found. The socialist… 09/12/2012
Thousands of jobs at risk as Italy’s ILVA faces closureItalian steel producer ILVA faces closure, throwing thousands out of work after magistrates ordered the seizure of all steel produced from its main plant in… 27/11/2012
ETA prisoners on hunger strike over cancer inmateSome 150 Basque separatist prisoners are on hunger strike, demanding a fellow detainee suffering from cancer be released. The hunger strikers say Iosu… 13/08/2012
WHO links diesel fumes to cancerThe World Health Organisation has warned that exhaust fumes emitted from diesel engines can cause cancer in humans. Diesel should be categorised along with… 13/06/2012
Chavez seeks re-election despite cancerVenezuelan President Hugo Chavez has officially registered his candidacy for re-election in October. If he wins it means extending his 13-year tenure for… 12/06/2012
New prostate cancer treatment reduces side effectsA new technique for treating prostate cancer called focal therapy causes less side effects in male sufferers. Phase one of a study on patients found that… 18/04/2012
Warren Buffet is diagnosed with prostate cancerThe world’s third richest man, Warren Buffet of the so-called ‘Buffet Rule’ has revealed he has prostate cancer but it is not said to be life threatening. The… 18/04/2012
Bee Gee Gibb said to be in comaBee Gees singer Robin Gibb is gravely ill with pneumonia in a London hospital, according to British media reports. The 62-year-old musician is said to be in… 14/04/2012
Cuban spy arrives home to visit dying brotherA Cuban agent on probation after imprisonment in the United States has arrived in Cuba to visit his ailing brother who is dying of cancer. Rene Gonzalez is… 31/03/2012
Chavez returns to Venezuela after treatment in CubaVenezuelan president Hugo Chavez has flown home after cancer surgery in Cuba, vowing to conquer his illness and win October’s presidential election. He had… 17/03/2012
Chavez travels to Cuba for cancer treatmentVenezulean president Hugo Chavez has left for Cuba, where he will have new cancer surgery. He bid farewell to anxious supporters, vowing to return for… 25/02/2012
Chavez faces fresh treatment for cancerVenezuelan President Hugo Chavez is due to fly to Cuba on Friday for new cancer treatment. The ailing socialist leader said he is having an operation early… 24/02/2012
Chavez to face more surgery for cancerVenezuelan President Hugo Chavez will undergo another operation in the coming days after doctors in Cuba found a lesion in his pelvis. The 57-year-old… 22/02/2012
Breast implant scare prompts calls for tighter regulationAs the PIP breast implant scandal intensifies, there are growing calls for tighter EU regulations governing safety standards in medical devices. Unlike… 09/01/2012
Argentine president cleared of cancerThe Argentine President Cristina Fernandez de Kirchner has been cleared of cancer after having been diagnosed last month. The recently re-elected leader had… 08/01/2012
Vigil for Argentina’s Fernández before cancer surgeryDozens of supporters of Argentina’s President Cristina Fernández de Kirchner have been holding a vigil outside the hospital where she is due to undergo an… 04/01/2012
Argentine president joins list of leaders with cancerArgentines have been reacting to the news that their president, Christiana Fernandez de Kirchner, 58, is to undergo surgery for thyroid cancer next… 29/12/2011
Argentine president has thyroid cancerArgentine President Cristina Fernandez has thyroid cancer and will undergo surgery next month. A spokesman said the disease had not spread and should respond… 28/12/2011
French health insurer to sue PIP’s bossFrance’s national health insurance agency says it is to sue the boss of breast implant maker PIP, Jean-Claude Mas. The French health minister says he must… 25/12/2011
No ‘international manhunt’ for breast implant bossInterpol says it has never launched an ‘international manhunt’ for the boss of a French firm whose breast implants are at the centre of a global health… 24/12/2011
UK and France differ on faulty breast implantsAs many as 300,000 women all over the world may have breast implants made with industrial silicone, but government advice about this health issue is… 24/12/2011
French scare over ‘carcinogenic’ baby bottlesFrance is investigating reports that bottles and teats used in hospital maternity units have been sterilised with a carcinogenic gas. All such baby feeding… 18/11/2011
Brazil’s cancer-ill Lula shaves his hairBrazil’s former president Lula da Silva has had his familiar hair and iconic beard shaved off. A photo of his wife shaving the ex-leader has been published… 17/11/2011
Former boxing champion Joe Frazier diesJoe Frazier, one of boxing’s best known figures and a former world and Olympic heavyweight champion, has died at the age of 67. The American was diagnosed… 08/11/2011
Cancer-hit Chavez braves TVVenezuelan President Hugo Chavez has appeared on television for the first time with his head closely shaved. The leader is currently under going chemotherapy… 02/08/2011
President set to travel to Brazil for treatmentVenezuelan President Hugo Chavez is to go to Brazil for cancer treatment according to sources in that country. The move has not been confirmed from Caracas… 15/07/2011
Former US first lady Betty Ford diesBetty Ford, the wife of the late US President Gerald Ford and the founder of a renowned drug and alcohol clinic, has died. She was 93. Not only a women’s… 09/07/2011
Venezuela’s Chavez vows to battle cancerPresident Hugo Chavez has told the Venezuelan people he will keep going in his fight against cancer. There had been much speculation that he would spend… 05/07/2011
Chávez confirms treatment for cancerous tumourPresident Hugo Chávez of Venezuela says he has had surgery to remove a cancerous tumour. The country’s socialist leader was speaking from Cuba where he has… 01/07/2011
WHO says mobile phones may cause brain cancerThe World Health Organisation’s claim mobile phone use can trigger certain brain cancers may have no scientific evidence to back it up, but it has increased… 01/06/2011
Mobiles join pickled onions in cancer risk groupThe latest news that mobile phones could possibly cause human cancer might have sent millions reaching for their hands-free kits, but the electronics industry… 01/06/2011
WHO warns of “possible” cancer link to cellphonesMillions use them everyday and modern life would not be the same without them, but now a report has questioned the safety of mobile phones. The World Health… 01/06/2011
Lung cancer: ‘Artificial airway’ is world firstDoctors in France say they have made a breakthrough in the treatment of lung cancer. Experts in Paris have removed the diseased part of the bronchus, or… 04/03/2011
Doctors hail a ‘revolution in cancer treatment’American researchers say they have come up with a new blood test capable of detecting one cancer cell among a billion healthy ones. They say it allows… 04/01/2011
Belgium bans toxic children’s puzzle matsBelgium is to ban the sale of all foam puzzle mats for babies and toddlers, citing tests showing they contain a cancer-causing chemical. Formamides are used… 11/12/2010
Scientists get encouraging results on new cancer drugScientists at London’s King College say they’ve carried out encouraging tests on a new treatment that promises to shrink breast cancer tumours and help… 15/07/2010
Belgian researchers trial skin cancer vaccineIt is no secret that spending too much time in the sun without sufficient protection is playing with fire. In Europe alone, hundreds of thousands of cases of… 15/06/2010
The amazing naked mole ratNaked mole rats are not much to look at – wrinkly and hairless with buck teeth – but these rodents live incredibly long lives and seem to shrug off many of… 24/03/2010
The mini cancer treatment with maxi impactDoctors in Scotland are using a revolutionary new method of treating benign skin cancers. It comes in the form of a small light emitting device that is quick… 17/03/2010
New treatments to combat breast cancerThere is a well-established link between obesity and the development of breast cancer in post-menopausal women. 25/01/2010
Scientists herald cancer breakthroughAustralian researchers are developing a blood test aimed at detecting 15% of all cancers. There are hopes the discovery will also help create new treatments. 07/12/2009
EU-wide cancer initiative seeks to integrate effortsThe European Partnership for Action Against Cancer has been launched. This sets out to integrate all EU countries’ cancer plans. The European Commission says… 29/09/2009
Shining some light on sunbed risksMany of us want to look bronzed and healthy all year round, but the latest warnings should give pause for thought. Experts now believe that the risks of… 29/07/2009
Prostate cancer hopeProstate cancer is one of the leading causes of death among men in Europe, but new scientific research from Leicester University now offers hope of earlier… 27/04/2009
Nanotechnology to destroy cancer cellsBritish scientists are working on a new way of treating cancer – using nanotechnology. 25/03/2009
