The Latest Breaking News from Cancer

The BBC 2 Radio presenter revealed the news on social media, posting a picture of her late mother Julia Peckham

Dabrafenib with trametinib can halt growth of some tumours for more than three times as long as standard chemotherapy, study shows

One in five people on average need at least three interactions – but for ethnic minorities figure rises to one in three

One in two of us will receive a cancer diagnosis by age 85 and the rest will feel the impact – this plan aims to serve every affected person

Regular aspirin use may have an active role in enhancing immunosurveillance against colorectal cancer, the study revealed.

Exclusive: Analysis shows increase of a third in two years, prompting claim of ‘deprioritising women’s health’

In 2019, Kentucky had the highest cancer incidence rate nationwide, over 13% above the national average, while Mississippi had the highest cancer mortality rate, over 20% above the national average.

As their mother receives treatment for cancer, the Wales trio is reportedly pitching in and taking on some extra chores around the house.

Vaginal cancer, though rare, is a serious condition that affects the thin, muscular tube extending from the uterus to the vulva. In its bi-annual report, the Indian Council of Medical Research (ICMR) reported that more women than males are receiving cancer diagnoses in the country. The disease is expected to…

Early tests suggest that a new tool that requires only a single drop of blood could detect three of the deadliest forms of cancer.

Are we entering a new worldwide era for cancer screening?