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Long-standing advice from the NHS and Cancer Research UK says there is no safe or healthy way to get a tan using UV radiation.

The yearly report found that cancer screenings are up and premature deaths are down across the country

People with color blindness may be less able to spot an early sign of bladder cancer, making them likelier to be diagnosed later, a study suggests.

Patients with severe melanoma who received the treatment were 49% less likely to die or have their cancer return, pharmaceutical companies Moderna and Merck announced in five-year findings.

Rob Hirst has passed away after battling pancreatic cancer for around three years.

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Hailed as "the engine driving one of the greatest live bands of all time", tributes are pouring in for Midnight Oil drummer Rob Hirst after he died of cancer.

Even though it’s the most trusted profession, doctors may not have all the answers all the time — rushed appointments, long working hours, and endless paperwork might sometimes make your doctor ignore or dismiss your symptoms. From women who have PCOD being told to “just lose some weight” to cancer…

Musician who drove much of the band’s ferocious sound and co-wrote many of its biggest hits was diagnosed with pancreatic cancer in 2023

Tucked into new dietary guidelines is a small but key change regarding alcohol intake — “consume less alcohol for overall better health.”

Cancer charity highlights apparent ‘postcode lottery’ of testing and diagnoses across different regions seen in study