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Breast cancer prevention drug approved for post-menopausal women in the UK – here's how it works

A drug that can halve the risk of developing breast cancer in post-menopausal women has been approved for use in the UK. This drug, called anastrozole, could benefit an estimated 289,000 women in the UK who are at increased risk of breast cancer.

The Conversation

Giving HPV Vaccine To Boys And Girls Best Way To Prevent Cervical Cancer

It creates a herd immunity to help eradicate the virus more quickly as well as increase personal immunity.

Zenger

Wolseley City launch: Sarah Ferguson returns from cancer treatment in style

The Duchess of York has not been seen since her cancer diagnosis

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Teen dies after collapsing during 5k race: ‘Unimaginable’

Knox MacEwen, 14, died on Saturday morning, just months after his mother recovered from cancer

The Independent UK

The six mouth cancer warning signs experts say you shouldn’t ignore as cases soar in UK

Charity warns of ‘devastating consequences’ of NHS dental care shortages

The Independent UK

James Martin reflects on ‘pinch yourself moments’ after revealing he’s taking a break amid cancer treatment

The TV chef revealed in July that he underwent surgery for facial cancer in 2018

Evening Standard

Girls Aloud ‘reunite for comeback’ after 10 years with ‘music video for new song already shot’

The foursome are believed to have filmed a video in tribute to Sarah Harding, who died of breast cancer in September 2021

Evening Standard

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Rise in mouth cancer deaths linked to NHS dentist shortages, say campaigners

Dentistry cuts blamed after figures show 46% increase from 2011 to 2021 in oral cancer deaths in England

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Sarah Ferguson: ‘I feel blessed to have looked cancer in the eye and not blinked’

In June, the Duchess of York revealed that she had been diagnosed with breast cancer following a routine mammogram

The Independent UK

Salon owner with incurable cancer who lost hair during treatment makes customisable wigs to help others feel ‘confident’

Amanda Humphrey sells handmade human hair wigs, which can be custom-coloured and tailored for each individual

The Independent UK

Rise in mouth cancer deaths ‘linked to shortage of NHS dentists’

The problems in accessing care will ‘inevitably cost lives’, dental leaders have said.

The Independent UK

Air pollution | Delhi chokes on smog as AQI remains in 'severe' zone

Air quality in Delhi remains 'severe' as toxic smog hangs heavy. Commuters, residents suffer breathing problems. SC expresses grave concern, orders stop to stubble burning. Smog towers not working, govt asked to repair. Meeting to be held to ensure crop burning stops. Cold weather traps pollution, AQI beyond 400 poses…

The Hindu

Sarah Beeny shares family heartbreak as her father Richard dies

The TV presenter was brought up by her dad following the death of her mum from breast cancer aged 39 when she was just 10

Evening Standard

Annual Lung Cancer Screening Boosts Survival Rates, World-First Study Finds

Long-term study shows early detection through CT scans leads to 81% survival rate over 20 years

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What is anastrozole? Nearly 300k women given drug to prevent breast cancer

The drug, used for many years to treat the disease, has now been licensed as a preventative option

The Hindu

Naruvi Hospitals in Vellore to soon get burns, stroke centre

Naruvi Hospitals in Vellore to launch full-fledged burns ward and stroke centre. Tie-up with TN govt. to provide healthcare to employees and pensioners. Preliminary work underway to establish cancer care centre.

The Independent UK

What is Anastrozole? The breast cancer drug that can cut risk by half

Women post-menopause with ‘strong family history’ of breast cancer encouraged speak to GP about drug, expert says

The Guardian - UK

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'Remarkable' daily pill cuts breast cancer risk by almost half

Anastrozole, used for many years to treat the disease, has now been licensed as a preventative option

The Independent UK

Nearly 300,000 women to be offered drug which can cut risk of breast cancer in half

Drug was previously used to treat breast cancer but has been ‘repurposed’ to also prevent cases

The Guardian - UK

Drug that can halve breast cancer risk offered to 289,000 women in England

Anastrozole to be made available to women who have been through the menopause and have family history of breast cancer

The Independent UK

Almost 300,000 women to be offered drug which can reduce risk of breast cancer

The drug is to be offered to post-menopausal women at moderate or high risk of breast cancer.

The Independent UK

Cancer survivor with ileostomy bag left without running water in Surrey

Residents reported brown water which Thames Water insisted was safe to drink after fixing the problem

Evening Standard

Jonnie Irwin shares update after gruelling radiotherapy

The presenter, 49, has been battling terminal lung cancer that spread to his brain in November 2022

The Hindu

About 21,000 new cases are registered in Kidwai every year

At Kidwai Memorial Institute of Oncology, 21K new cases are registered/yr, 3.6L patients/yr. To mark National Cancer Awareness Day, a camp is being held in Bandipur. Early intervention is key to survival; most come in advanced stages. In India, 14L new cases/yr, 87.5K from Karnataka. Tobacco usage contributes to 1/3…

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