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The glow of fireflies is helping scientists find treatments for cancer

Researchers are reproducing the same chemical reaction that causes fireflies to light up in patients in a bid to help fight off disease.

19/05/2021

Tech News

Computer games help children overcome pain from cancer treatment

Research conducted at the Hospital de la Paz in Madrid shows that playing video games helps children in their recovery from cancer treatments. It analysed pain levels by monitoring heart rate and eye responses in children going through chemotherapy.

17/05/2021

Europe News

One million cancer cases undiagnosed in Europe due to pandemic

The new data also showed that an estimated 100 million cancer screening tests were not performed in Europe during the pandemic, leading to later stage diagnoses and decreased overall survival.

12/05/2021

Spain

Spanish app provides support to child cancer patients and families

This year International Childhood Cancer Day is focussing on how to help families better cope with all aspects of the illness.

15/02/2021

United Kingdom

Worst year on record for cancer diagnosis in the UK

Factors mostly involving the pandemic saw patients too worried to seek treatment, while struggling healthcare services forced further delays and cancellations.

12/02/2021

United Kingdom

How COVID-19 has caused deadly delays to diagnosing cancer

Meet the people who've had to battle cancer amid a COVID-19 pandemic.

04/02/2021

World

Online make-up tutorials help boost cancer patients' self-esteem during the pandemic

With Covid-19 limiting opportunities for face-to-face support, make-up artist Laura Hunt is giving online make-up tutorials to help cancer patients boost their self-esteem.

04/02/2021

Europe News

Brussels wants to cut the proportion of smokers in the EU to just 5%

Margaritis Schinas, vice president of the European Commission, said he wanted to create a tobacco-free generation of Europeans.

03/02/2021

Next Series

New breast cancer therapy promises to destroy tumours inside the body

In partnership with The European Commission

A prize-winning breast cancer therapy developed in Poland promises to destroy tumours inside the body, avoiding the need for painful surgery.

23/11/2020

Next Series

Screening, research and treatment: the EU's mission to beat cancer

In partnership with The European Commission

Cancer deaths in the European Union are currently at an annual level of 1,400,000. Horizon Europe's Cancer Mission is aiming to save three million lives in the next decade. Futuris investigates the network of teams across the Europe working to make this happen.

09/11/2020

Euronews Debates

Euronews Debates: Why tackling global health is everyone’s business

The health and wellbeing of global populations are in the spotlight like never before. What needs to be done? Join our virtual debate on November 12 at 14:00 CET.

04/11/2020

United Kingdom

Improve cervical screening for transgender people, says expert

"Cancer doesn’t care who you are," say campaigners as they urge improved cervical screening for the transgender community.

24/07/2020

USA

Bayer to pay $10.9 billion to settle weedkiller cancer lawsuits

German chemical giant Bayer said Wednesday it would pay up to $10.9 billion (9.6 billion euros) to settle a wave of lawsuits from Americans who allege its Roundup weedkiller caused their cancers.

24/06/2020

Spain

'How am I so lucky that I've managed to survive #COVID-19?'

Richard has pancreatic cancer, and tested positive for COVID-19, but has since overcome the virus. He told Euronews about his recovery.

17/04/2020

United Kingdom

An extra 18,000 cancer patients 'could die sooner' due to COVID-19

A study has found the coronavirus pandemic could impact the survival rate of thousands of cancer patients in England. It comes after a British nurse went viral this month when she recalled telling three newly-diagnosed cancer patients they would not be considered for treatment due to COVID-19.

09/04/2020

World News

World Cancer Day: Cancer is increasing globally, experts say

If the current trends continue, cancer will increase by 60% worldwide, the World Health Organization warned in a report released on World Cancer Day.

04/02/2020

Europe News

Brussels pauses 5G rollout due to cancer fears

The European Union has paused 5G rollout but is pressing ahead with its plans to develop it across the bloc with ongoing risk-based assessments.

16/01/2020

Italy

Steel plant accused of thousands of deaths related to toxic emissions

The Tamburi site is at the centre of a huge legal case. Experts cited by prosecutors have said some 7,500 people were killed in the area over seven years by diseases linked to toxic emissions.

14/11/2019

World News

Euroviews. Policymakers should better protect outdoor workers from the sun ǀ View

In Europe alone, 14.5 million workers spend at least 75 per cent of their working lives outdoors without adequate protection and are at greater risk of developing skin cancer. Yet this invisible risk is being vastly neglected.

09/09/2019

USA

Former Real Madrid star announces tragic death of 9-year-old daughter

Former football player and coach Luis Enrique revealed on Twitter that his 9-year-old daughter passed away from a form of bone cancer.

01/09/2019