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The Latest Breaking News from Cancer Research UK

Invasive cancer tests could be dropped for new ‘sponge’ method

Sponge test already in use by NHS could benefit patients with Barrett’s oesophagus

The Independent UK

Sponge test ‘could benefit thousands of people’ with Barrett’s oesophagus

In some people with the condition, cells grow abnormally and develop into oesophageal cancer.

The Independent UK

One in three across UK are overdue for cervical cancer screening

Screening rates are declining, with some parts of England at greater risk due to low uptake of HPV vaccine

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Northern Ireland scientists lead study aimed at helping identify cancer earlier

The researchers say the study will be the first of its kind to examine prescription information comprehensively in the UK.

Evening Standard

NHS makes major change to cervical cancer screenings for younger women

The change, set to take effect next month in England, follows recommendations from the UK National Screening Committee

The Independent UK

Younger women could have cervical screening every five years instead of three

HPV is a sexually-transmitted group of viruses which cause no symptoms but can lead to cervical cancer.

Evening Standard

New NHS guidelines mean younger women could have fewer cervical screenings

The change, set to take effect next month in England, follows recommendations from the UK National Screening Committee

The Independent UK

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Cancer deaths decline significantly in last 50 years – but cases are on the rise

While cancer diagnoses continue to rise, the likelihood of dying has fallen significantly

The Independent UK

Brits more likely to develop cancer but less likely to die: report

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The Independent UK

Cancer research in ‘golden age’ as death rates drop – but cases are on the rise

“It is a time of both optimism and realism” said the head of Cancer Research UK

The Independent UK

Cancer death rates down more than 20% in last 50 years but cases rising – report

Cancer Research UK warned that, despite improvement in overall survival, many more people are being diagnosed with cancer compared with 50 years ago.

Evening Standard

One-time therapy may be ‘transformative option’ for treating deadly skin cancer

Almost one in five patients with advanced melanoma survived for five years after receiving lifileucel, a trial has found.

Evening Standard

Brisk walks could cut risk of death for colon cancer patients by more than a third, study finds

Landmark trial finds a personalised physical activity programme can boost survival and reduces recurrence

The Independent UK

Exercise slashes risk of death in patients with colon cancer – study

Approximately 31,800 people are diagnosed with the disease in the UK every year, according to Cancer Research UK estimates.

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The Independent UK

Schools urged to stop serving ham due to bowel cancer risk

Ham is the most common processed meat used in school lunches, followed by sausages and sausage rolls

The Guardian - UK

Men and women getting skin cancer in different parts of the body – study

With cases expected to rise again this year, analysis finds men’s torsos more susceptible, while for women it’s the lower limbs

The Independent UK

Wearing shorts and skirts or going without top ‘could affect skin cancer risk’

Projections suggest melanoma skin cancer cases will rise again this year to 21,300 cases across the UK – the highest on record.

The Independent UK

Scientists link skin cancer risk to the clothes you wear this summer

Projections suggest melanoma skin cancer cases will rise again this year to 21,300 cases – highest on record

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The Independent UK

Increasing breast cancer screenings could save hundreds of lives a year, researchers say

Around 700 lives a year could be saved with extra measures, researchers say

Evening Standard

Improved breast screening could detect extra 3,500 cancers a year in UK – study

During a clinical trial using additional scans, an extra 85 cancers were found.

Evening Standard

Broadcaster Jo Wilson celebrates two years cancer-free with Race for Life

The Sky News presenter was diagnosed with stage three cervical cancer in 2022.

The National (Scotland)

Thousands of cyclists take part in Highlands event for charity

Thousands of cyclists have taken part in an event in the Scottish Highlands to raise money for charity

Evening Standard

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.

The Guardian - UK

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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