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Talc is ‘probably carcinogenic’ to humans, WHO agency says

Talc was classified as “probably carcinogenic” due in part to limited evidence linking it to ovarian cancer, an international agency said.

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Scientists find how lung cancer mutations impact treatment response

Researchers have new insight into how two specific genetic mutations are influencing response to lung cancer treatment.

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Fighting cancer with nanoparticles marks a medical milestone

A new treatment aims to avoid the side-effects of conventional methods like chemotherapy and radiotherapy.

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Cancer disappears in 100% of patients treated in trial with new drug

A study showed a 100 per cent positive response rate in 42 patients with a specific type of rectal cancer who were treated with an experimental immunotherapy.

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Is this new EU-funded skin cancer screening device a game changer?

In partnership with the European Commission

Melanoma is the most dangerous type of skin cancer and while survival rates have improved in recent years, late diagnosis and delays in treatment remain key challenges.

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Scientists develop new mRNA vaccine to target aggressive brain cancer

An mRNA vaccine triggered the immune system to target brain tumours, a small study showed.

World News

Athlete breaks record by rope climbing Eiffel Tower

Anouk Garnier, an obstacle course world champion, broke a record by climbing up to the second floor of the Eiffel Tower.

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Could this cannabis extract become a future treatment for skin cancer?

There were positive results in the laboratory but the researchers have not yet started animal trials, and it could take years before it’s approved for human trials.

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New blood test shows 83% accuracy in detecting colon cancer

A promising study showed that a blood test diagnosed colorectal cancer with an 83 per cent accuracy, giving an alternative to current stool tests.

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A new strategy to attack aggressive brain cancer shrank tumours

A new strategy to attack aggressive brain cancer shrank tumours in two early tests.

Nutrition

Diets like Keto or fasting could keep cancer at bay, new study finds

Popular diets, like the Keto diet, could curve a tumour’s progression, but more research is needed to evaluate its impact on humans, a new study shows.

United Kingdom

Cancer treatment in UK lags behind other countries, study says

People in Norway and Australia started chemotherapy and radiotherapy in the fastest amount of time.

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Euroviews. We should leave animals out of our war on cancer

Given the many shortcomings of modelling cancer in animals, it’s clear that we must stop pouring valuable funds down the drain. The priority must be to move away from using animals and focus instead on developing and implementing human-relevant methods, Dr Julia Baines writes.

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Skin cancer diagnosis delays during COVID lockdown cost €7bn in Europe

Delays in diagnosing skin cancer are linked to 100,000 years of life lost and billions of euros in indirect costs.

wellbeing

'I felt shame': Former cancer patients on rebuilding after illness

With an expected 23 per cent increase in Europe over the next two decades, some say providing better emotional support to patients is key.

Green News

Scientists say cancer spread could be sparked by ‘forever chemicals’

Numerous studies have already associated PFAS with higher rates of cancers, including kidney, prostate and breast cancer.

Health news

WHO cancer agency expects cases in Europe to grow by over 20% by 2045

A new report ahead of World Cancer Day highlights the growing burden of cancer globally.

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EU gives green light to new drug to treat endometrial cancer

The new drug treatment for uterine cancer, which is already in use in France on an early access scheme, will be used in combination with chemotherapy.

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Scientists are creating ‘digital twins’ of breast cancer patients

The research programme, involving 13 Spanish institutions, such as hospitals and associations, collects genetic, physiological and behavioural data with wearable devices.

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Scientists discover how a key protein can stop spread of lung cancer

A new molecular pathway could help to stop the spread of lung cancer and help the development of new anti-cancer drugs.