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Colon cancer linked to nitrates in charcuterie, French authorities confirm

Additives used to prolong the shelf life of cold cuts increase risk of cancer

The Independent UK

Gut bacteria nurture the immune system – for cancer patients, a diverse microbiome can protect against dangerous treatment complications

One promising treatment for patients with blood cancers is stem cell transplantation. Doctors completely eliminate the patient’s immune system by aiming chemotherapy, radiation or both at their bone marrow before replacing it with a donor’s immune system. Because the bone marrow produces blood and immune cells, completely substituting cancerous bone…

The Conversation

No more pink ham? French report finds link between meat curing additive and bowel cancer

An additive used to cure meats like ham could soon be restricted in France following a fresh report from the country's health agency.

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Mum who went for smear test after having 'vivid dream' diagnosed with cancer

Shannon Murphy believes she had a premonition as she only booked her smear test after waking up from what she described as a vivid drean

Daily Mirror

Co-op announces update to product packaging following M&S, Asda and Sainsburys

It means there’s only one supermarket left to commit to the toilet roll update

Manchester Evening News

Free sailboat rides offer wellness to souls in need

TAMPA, Fla. -- When captain Dan Peretz found out his best friend, Art Nicholson, had been diagnosed with brain cancer in 2011, the two did what they had always done. They went out for a sail.

Tribune News Service

Does sunscreen expire, what does SPF mean and which type is best?

Keep your skin protected as temperatures rise this weekend

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Kirkcudbright man living with incurable blood cancer recognised for voluntary work

Ashley Medicks, who has cutaneous T cell lymphoma, has been supporting Lymphoma Action for more than two decades

Daily Record

Lochmaben golfing friends raise nearly £5,000 for breast cancer care

Jackie Bell, Jane Reid, Patricia Jardine and Gail Graham have raised around £60,000 over the years for the cause

Daily Record

Northumberland cancer survivor urges caution in sun after itchy mole turned out to be cancer

Dr Elaine Willmore, who was treated for skin cancer in 2004, is backing a campaign from partners Cancer Research UK and NIVEA Sun offering advice on enjoying the sun safely

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Ham and charcuterie linked to cancer, French food watchdog warns

France's national food safety agency is encouraging people to reduce their consumption of ham and charcuterie after it confirmed an association between the risk of cancer and exposure to nitrates and nitrites used to cure and preserve prepared meats.

Radio France Internationale

Lanarkshire cancer waiting times should be 'source of shame' for Scottish Government

In NHS Lanarkshire, only 82.4 per cent of patients were seen within two months. In the equivalent quarter last year 90.9 per cent started treatment.

Daily Record

Kindhearted Dublin doctor raises over €20k for young quadriplegic patient

The 70-year-old had prostate cancer 10 years ago and last January he had a recurrence of it, but nothing stopped him from completing the swim for his patient

Dublin Live

What happens if you die without a will?

Actor Chadwick Boseman, star of Marvel’s Black Panther, died in 2020 aged 43 from colon cancer. It came to light last month his estate would be split evenly between his widow and his parents, following a legal process.

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Tom Parker's wife Kelsey opens up about heartbreaking conversations with young daughter

The Wanted singer Tom Parker died in March earlier this year after a battle with terminal brain cancer glioblastoma, leaving behind wife Kelsey and their two children Aurelia and Bodhi

360info

IP hinders access to affordable drugs for all

Changes to a global agreement allowing compulsory licensing of COVID-19 vaccines do nothing to improve access in developing economies. Cost is still a barrier.

The Hindu

Serum Institute of India to launch vaccine to prevent cervical cancer

Drugs Controller General of India’s approval of SII’s anti-cervical cancer vaccine follows the recommendation of the institute’s COVID-19 vaccine in June last year

The Independent UK

Low-cost 3D imaging device could diagnose glaucoma and eye cancer

Researchers at the University of Strathclyde believe the new machine could revolutionise eye tests.

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WXRT host Lin Brehmer will take leave for chemotherapy

Midday DJ says he’s has been undergoing prostate cancer treatment for ‘several years.’

Chronicle Live

Cheryl Tweedy was left 'devastated' after bandmate Sarah Harding revealed cancer was terminal

The 39-year-old Geordie singer has opened up about the tragic passing of her bandmate Sarah Harding - with Girls Aloud set to take part in a Race For Life in her memory later this month.

The Hindu

‘New robotic surgery system gives better outcomes for cancer patients’

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Daily Mirror

Dad dies days after ending up in A&E in pain as he couldn't get a GP appointment

Derrick Williams first contacted his doctor in December last year, after months of waiting he took himself to A&E in terrible pain - just 10 days later he was dead

Evening Standard

Cheryl felt helpless after Sarah Harding revealed her cancer was terminal

The Fight For This Love singer will be taking part in charity run Race For Life for Sarah on July 24

Daily Mirror

Desperate family tours UK to find life-saving donor for toddler battling cancer

Elaiya Hameed has a rare form of leukaemia which can only be cured by a donor – most likely someone sharing her Pakistani heritage. Her family are going around the country hoping to find a donor

Daily Mirror

Cheryl was left 'devastated' after Sarah Harding revealed her cancer was terminal

Cheryl has opened up about the tragic death of bandmate Sarah Harding last year, as Girls Aloud are set to take part in a Race For Life in Sarah's memory later this month

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