The Latest Breaking News from Cancer

What would you guess are the two biggest killers in the world? Based on media coverage, maybe you guessed gun violence, accidents or COVID-19. But the top two killers are actually cardiovascular disease and cancer. These two diseases combined account for nearly 50% of deaths in the U.S.

Scotland Yard chief Sir Mark Rowley said significant progress has been made “cutting out the cancer” of rogue police officers who riddled his force.

AI performed on par with human doctors in interpreting screens, suggesting that it may soon be used in diagnosing breast cancer.

Symptoms can be vague during early stages of the disease.

Ben Haldon thought about attempting the world record while in hospital recovering from surgery to remove a lump from his testicle.

Obesity and alcohol consumption contributing to ‘worrying’ rise in cases

‘These results are interesting but colleagues will need to give considerable time and thought as to their interpretation,’ says professor Stephen Duffy

Nine in 10 of all cancers affect people over 50 but research shows a worrying rise in early onset cases

More than a million under-50s a year dying of cancer and figure projected to rise by another 21% by 2030

The study estimated a 79% rise of cases in those aged under 50 between 1990 and 2019.

A recent study published in JAMA Oncology suggests that engaging in just four to five minutes of "vigorous physical activity" can significantly reduce the risk of cancer among individuals who have previously been inactive.