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Spreading awareness is Dame Deborah’s ‘legacy’, says her mother

Dame Deborah’s Bowelbabe fund has raised more than £16 million since it was launched.

Evening Standard

‘Sword of Damocles’ driving vape changes, says Cancer Research chairman

Lord Stevens of Birmingham warned that there is ‘no health benefit’ if vape users become hooked on nicotine, when they have not previously smoked.

Evening Standard

Childhood toxin exposure ‘may be factor in bowel cancer rise in under-50s’

Researchers say mutations more often found in younger patients’ tumours caused by toxin secreted by E coli strains

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Toxin produced by E. coli ‘could be driving bowel cancer rates in young people’

Scientists are trying to solve the puzzle of why rates of bowel cancer are rising among the under-50s worldwide

Evening Standard

Bowel cancer in young people is on the rise. Childhood toxin exposure could be the cause

There are around 2,600 new bowel cancer cases in people aged 25-49 in the UK every year

The Independent UK

New blood test trial offers ‘exciting new era in cancer detection’

The laboratory will house leading scientists conducting ‘cutting-edge’ research and could be used in the NHS

The Independent UK

New NHS blood test can pick up 12 types of cancers

Scientists are assessing a blood test which can detect 12 different cancers

Evening Standard

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Top cancer experts ‘being put off UK by politicians’ messaging on immigration’

Exclusive: Leaked report says high visa costs also derailing clinical trials and research, denying NHS life-saving drugs

The Guardian - UK

Groundbreaking new prostate cancer test found to improve detection of aggressive forms

The simple test can be performed at home and does not require a visit to the GP

The Independent UK

Saliva test could help early detection of prostate cancer, new study suggests

Experts have developed a new test for the disease which examines genetic variants found in saliva

Evening Standard

Montrose Clinic is offering London’s best mole check

Fretting about your freckles and moles? Check in to Belgravia’s Montrose Clinic.

Evening Standard

Queen’s team part of £5.5m research project to transform bowel cancer care

The project will bring together more than 40 research experts to find better treatments for the disease.

The Independent UK

Mother diagnosed with terminal stomach cancer after mistaking symptom for side effect of diet

Mother-of-four Camilla Chapman, 40, was diagnosed with stomach cancer after assuming her difficulty swallowing was a side effect of a weight loss diet

The Independent UK

‘Eureka’ moment as scientists discover common drug stops some cancers spreading

Research suggests aspirin supports a boost in the immune system to help catch deadly cancer cells

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Evening Standard

Scientists describe ‘Eureka moment’ over how aspirin prevents cancer spread

A new study suggests aspirin – or other drugs – could be used as a potential cancer treatment.

Woman & Home

Carole Middleton exudes class and confidence in collarless gingham jacket for first appearance of 2025

Carole Middleton's signature style couldn't be more elegant and her gingham jacket and sleek trousers epitomised this

The Independent UK

‘I lost 90 per cent of my friends to my diagnosis’: The isolating reality of ‘cancer ghosting’

As more young people are diagnosed with cancer than ever before, maintaining friendships following a diagnosis can be tricky as many don’t know how to offer support, as Rachel Clun explains

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Woman Shares 5 Warning Signs of Stage 4 Lung Cancer Before Her Tragic Passing

A woman who tragically passed away after being diagnosed with lung cancer at the age of 34 has shared the five symptoms she experienced to raise awareness.

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The Independent UK

Poorest more likely to get cancer – and to die from it

There are huge disparities in cancer care across the UK, with new research showing cancer death rates are 60 per cent higher in the most deprived areas

Evening Standard

Cancer death rates ‘almost 60% higher in deprived areas’

Research by Cancer Research UK found that about 28,400 cancer deaths each year are associated with deprivation.

The Guardian - UK

Cancer death rates 60% higher in deprived areas, UK research finds

Analysis by Cancer Research UK says there are 28,400 extra cancer deaths across the UK every year due to deprivation

Evening Standard

Shirley Ballas and Julia Bradbury urge women to take up breast cancer checks

A new campaign – supported by Breast Cancer Now and Cancer Research UK – launches with a new advert across TV, radio and online.

The Independent UK

‘Be vigilant, ladies’: Shirley Ballas and Julia Bradbury urge women to check breasts

The TV stars are part of a new Breast Cancer Now and Cancer Research UK campaign

The Guardian - UK

Sharp rise in cancer patients in England waiting months for treatment

More than 11% of patients had to wait more than 104 days last year, up from 4.4% in 2016, analysis shows

Evening Standard

More than 74,000 people did not start cancer treatment on time in 2024 – report

More than 50 cancer charities have joined forces to urge the Government to tackle long waits in cancer care.

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