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2.2 million years lost to cancer annually, analysis finds

Experts said they hoped their research would show the impact of cancer through ‘a different lens’.

The Independent UK

Don’t Look Down review – the heartwarming tale of 10 terrified celebs on a 100ft highwire

This Stand Up to Cancer special is an oddly touching look at stars who suffer vertigo – and their attempts to walk a nausea-inducingly high tightrope

The Guardian - UK

South Side cancer rates are among Chicago’s highest. The community needs more care options.

UChicago Medicine recently announced an $815 million project to build a state-of-the-art cancer facility. South Siders need more health care institutions to pay attention to Black patients’ needs.

Chicago Sun-Times

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Making preventive care fair: New approaches like self-testing at home can save lives and promote health equity

A fresh approach to preventive care is overdue to make health outcomes more fair. Inequities based on racialization, income and gender mean that we need to urgently change the way care is provided. Lives hang in the balance, especially for those who face barriers to care.

The Conversation

California becomes the first state to ban 4 food additives linked to disease

Brominated vegetable oil, potassium bromate, propylparaben and red dye 3, which can be found in candy, cookies and more, will be banned starting in 2027 due to links to cancer other health effects.

WEKU

Bihar BJP chief calls Lalu Prasad a ‘political cancer’

BJP's Samrat Choudhary calls Lalu Prasad "political cancer" of Bihar; Tej Pratap Yadav calls him "son of Shakuni Mama". Deputy CM Tejashwi Prasad Yadav writes to Union Health Minister to increase incentive to Asha workers.

The Hindu

Who is Steve Scalise? GOP leader seeks promotion in house speaker race

After almost a decade as GOP whip and nine months as majority leader, Scalise battles concerns about his health following 2017 shooting and blood cancer diagnosis

The Independent UK

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Mauritius sea sponge produces chemicals that can kill liver cancer cells – findings are a positive first step

For thousands of years, medicines have been developed from natural sources – mostly from plants. In recent decades, though, drug hunters have been looking at the immense diversity of marine organisms as potential sources of new medicines.

The Conversation

CMC organises walkathon to create awareness on breast cancer

CMC Vellore organises walkathon to raise awareness on breast cancer. 120 participants, incl. students, teachers & healthcare workers, distributed materials on breast health, lifestyle & importance of early detection. India recorded 1.7 lakh new cases in 2020. Breast DMG committed to spreading awareness on risk factors & encouraging women to…

The Hindu

Cancer in kids is different from cancer in grown-ups – figuring out how could lead to better pediatric treatments

Cancer arises when cells accumulate enough damage to change their normal behavior. The likelihood of accruing damage increases with age because the safeguards in your genetic code that ensure cells function for the greater good of the body weaken over time.

The Conversation

Study reveals how cancer drug helps to restore immune system's ability to fight tumors

A group led by scientists at The University of Texas at Austin has discovered a brand-new, bio-inspired medication that restores the capability of immune cells to combat cancer. Read further on Dynamite News:

Dynamite News

Exercise, eat well, avoid excess: how healthy habits in your 30s help in later life

Your fourth decade might feel rather early to be thinking about your physical wellbeing in older age, but your body will thank you if you take preventive action today

The Guardian - UK

‘World leading’ scientist dies aged 29 after ‘pulled muscle’ turned out to be rare cancer

Kirsty Smitten had been named in Forbes magazine’s ‘30 Under 30’ list for science and young entrepreneur of the year

The Independent UK

Comedian Mark Steel reveals cancer diagnosis: ‘It was one of the happiest moments of my life’

Steel, 63, was initially informed the results of his biopsy were ‘lost in transit’

The Independent UK

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Strictly’s Amy Dowden to rejoin BBC show ‘full time very soon’, according to fellow pro

Dianne Buswell hinted the star, who was diagnosed with stage 3 breast cancer this summer, will rejoin the show soon

The Independent UK

4 throat cancer symptoms you should have checked by a GP

Experts run down the common misconceptions about ditching cigarettes

The Guardian - UK

TV tonight: best foot forward on the high wire – all for Stand up to Cancer

Paddy McGuinness and his team face challenges in the Alps to train for a daring fundraising feat in London. Plus an irresistible insight into the wheelchair rugby World Cup. Here’s what to watch this evening

The Independent UK

Elizabeth Hurley issues reminder to women about getting mammograms as she raises awareness about breast cancer

‘Make sure your friends, your family, your mother, your grandmother, that they’re going for their screenings regularly and urge them to self-check,’ she says

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The Independent UK

Teenager who beat cancer twice is among three killed in Kansas City car crash

Aria Mia Gonzalez, a 17-year-old mother-of-one, was one of three teenagers who died in the horror crash

The Times of India

How to self examine symptoms of oral cancer

What is oral cancer?

USA Today Sports Media Group

Foster Moreau catches touchdown pass for Saints

Foster Moreau came back from beating cancer and caught a TD pass for New Orleans

Newsroom.co.nz

Why cancer pledge will be hard to keep

A $24m question mark hangs over lowering the bowel cancer screening age

Dynamite News

Potential new therapy could soon help those who have cancer-related fatigue

The Hindu

Early detection can help cure breast cancer, says expert

Around 10 lakh women die of breast cancer in India every year, Roots Health Foundation chairman Dr. P. Vijay Bhaskar has said, adding that early detection can ensure a cure. The Roots Health Foundation, in association with South Central Railway (SCR), launched ‘Pink Ribbon Campaign’ on October 8 (Sunday) as…

The Guardian - UK

‘How can this devastating illness get no attention?’ MP Siobhain McDonagh on her sister’s fatal brain cancer

After former Labour general secretary Margaret McDonagh died, her sister decided to fight for better treatment and research

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