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The Latest Breaking News on Cancer

Woman with terminal cancer says ‘negative’ smear test three years before diagnosis showed signs

‘Before my diagnosis I lived a happy life and was lucky enough to suffer from no significant health problems’

The Independent UK

Ants can ‘sniff out’ cancer in urine samples finds new research

Cancer remains one of the biggest killers, with roughly 375,000 new diagnoses each year.

Evening Standard

Paul Mescal’s mother undergoing chemotherapy as actor scoops Oscar nomination

His sister Nell Mescal revealed their mother’s condition on Twitter

The Independent UK

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Woman diagnosed with cervical cancer after thinking it was endometriosis

Sarah Carey, 40, had avoided getting a smear test for seven years

The Independent UK

Ants can smell cancer in urine, research shows

Scientists said the insects could be used as a cost-effective way to identify cancers in patients

The Independent UK

Scots cancer patient says her life has been 'ruined' after treatment delayed by Covid

Fiona Weir, 44, was concerned about the changing shape and colour of a mole but she was unable to see a doctor face to face during lockdown.

Daily Record

Ants can detect scent of cancer in urine – research

Report says insects could be used as cost-effective 'bio detectors' to find tumours in people

Wales Online

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Ants detect scent of cancer in urine – research

Scientists said the insects could be used as a cost-effective way to identify cancers in patients

The Independent UK

Many women unaware of important sign that indicates increased breast cancer risk, study finds

Breast density is associated with a 1.2 to four times higher risk of developing breast cancer

The Independent UK

Few women are aware that breast density is an increased risk factor for cancer, new study shows

Breast density is associated with a 1.2 to four times higher risk of developing breast cancer

The Independent UK

UV nail dryers could damage DNA and cause permanent mutations, new study claims

Despite researchers for years suspecting the UV light used to set gel manicures may have dangerous side effects, this is the first study that has shown cell damage

Daily Mirror

London doctors use ‘Man Van’ to help speed up prostate cancer detection

The mobile clinic has been driven to construction sites and GP surgeries, offering rapid testing

Evening Standard

Are UV gel nail polish lamps safe? New study finds link to increased DNA damage

Researchers noted that a long-term study still needs to be done before “stating conclusively” that these machines could lead to an increased risk of skin cancers

The Independent UK

Grenfell survivors call for 'intensive testing' after firefighters diagnosed with terminal cancer

Up to a dozen firefighters who attended the tower block blaze have had a cancer diagnosis for which there is no cure

Wales Online

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1 in 3 don't attend cervical screening in Newcastle - as charity urges Government to act to 'eliminate' heartbreaking disease

The Government has been urged to do more to bring down rates of cervical cancer - especially by boosting attendance at checkups.

The Independent UK

Government ‘must commit to eliminating cervical cancer in the UK’

A charity said some women still struggle to access screening, citing falling screening rates.

Daily Mirror

Woman mortified as she has to admit 'cancer scare' was leftover from steamy romp

Annabel Fisher was referred to a specialist in Robe, southern Australia, when she grew concerned about the 'rock-solid' bruised mass, which was about the size of a 50p coin

Daily Mirror

Young mum 'felt great' before routine smear test convinced her she'd be dead at 25

Ashley Woehrie went for her first smear test at 25 and it led to a heartbreaking cancer diagnosis, leaving her fearing her son Evan would grow up without his mum

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Mum-of-three told she was 'too young' for devastating diagnosis given just months to live

Emma Clarke, 31, was told by doctors the abnormal bleeding she was suffering was due to her contraception

The Independent UK

Throat cancer symptoms you should have checked by a GP

Experts run down the common misconceptions about ditching cigarettes

Wales Online

New blood test can tell if you will survive cancer on day one of chemotherapy

Patients’ response to the therapy is usually measured after weeks or months but now but the new method can assess straight away whether the chemotherapy is working

The Guardian - UK

Proportion of women in England not screened for cervical cancer at 10-year high

NHS England data show 4.6m or so women still unscreened or behind with tests, for disease diagnosed in 3,200 annually in UK

Chronicle Live

Amber's Law: Hayley McQueen backs charity's drive to prevent cervical cancer as it looks to build on Sunderland woman's legacy

TV presenter Hayley McQueen has produced a video in support of Amber's Law

The Independent UK

14 symptoms of pancreatic cancer you’re most likely to ignore

A pancreatic Cancer UK specialist nurse outlines easy-to-ignore signs of the disease

Wales Online

Medics dismissed woman's knee pain three times - then she discovered what was really wrong

The 27-year-old only discovered the truth after seeing a physiotherapist privately

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