Cancer breakthrough as scientists find tumours give off traceable ‘signals’ up to DECADES before they grow to be malignant

Researchers studied nearly 2,700 tumours and 38 different types of cancerThey were looking for driver mutations - those which will cause cancer Changes 'particularly early' in ovarian cancer and two brain…

Continue ReadingCancer breakthrough as scientists find tumours give off traceable ‘signals’ up to DECADES before they grow to be malignant

Gene-editing therapy for cancer moves one step closer as scientists engineer patients’ blood cells to recognise and destroy tumours

Gene-editing is the next great hope in the ongoing race to find a cure for cancer Scientists have shown gene-edited white blood 'T-cells' are safe in patientsThey can stay in the…

Continue ReadingGene-editing therapy for cancer moves one step closer as scientists engineer patients’ blood cells to recognise and destroy tumours

Lungs have a ‘magical ability’ to get rid of cancerous cells caused by smoking once you give up, scientists say

Some cells 'magically replenish the lining of the airways', says Sanger InstituteLungs have the 'magical' ability to replace cancerous mutations, research saysThe study included people smoking more than 15,000 packs…

Continue ReadingLungs have a ‘magical ability’ to get rid of cancerous cells caused by smoking once you give up, scientists say

Scientists stumble across killer immune cell that can destroy most types of cancer in major step for a ‘one size fits all’ treatment

T-cell recognised and destroyed most types of cancers, ignoring healthy cellsIt killed off 10 types of cancer including lung, skin, blood, colon, breast and boneOpens door to a 'one size fits…

Continue ReadingScientists stumble across killer immune cell that can destroy most types of cancer in major step for a ‘one size fits all’ treatment

Cannabis CAN keep you calm, study suggests: Scientists discover how weed short-circuits brain connections linked to stress and anxiety disorders

Many marijuana users say marijuana relaxes them, but science on this is unclearA compound called 2-AG, found in weed and in the brain, keeps a healthy separation between two brain…

Continue ReadingCannabis CAN keep you calm, study suggests: Scientists discover how weed short-circuits brain connections linked to stress and anxiety disorders

Test that looks at your SPIT to tell if you have mouth or throat cancer caused by HPV ‘could save thousands of lives if rolled out for doctors to use

Test takes less than 10 minutes and spotted disease in four out of five sufferersIt's one of fastest rising cancers in Western world, killing 2,722 Britons last year Early detection can…

Continue ReadingTest that looks at your SPIT to tell if you have mouth or throat cancer caused by HPV ‘could save thousands of lives if rolled out for doctors to use

Scientists ‘cure cancer in mice’ by injecting lung and bowel tumours with tiny toxic copper particles and super-charging the animals’ immune systems

Researchers used tiny amounts of a metal which is known to be toxic to cellsThey injected it into tumours and boosted the immune system for a double effectWhen tumour cells…

Continue ReadingScientists ‘cure cancer in mice’ by injecting lung and bowel tumours with tiny toxic copper particles and super-charging the animals’ immune systems

New artificial intelligence spots breast tumours that trained doctors miss in ‘huge advance’ for cancer patients

Computer algorithm could now help diagnose breast cancer more accurately tIt has slashed the number of missed cases from almost one in ten to one in thirtyStudy co author Dr…

Continue ReadingNew artificial intelligence spots breast tumours that trained doctors miss in ‘huge advance’ for cancer patients

Thousands of lanterns arranged into a stunning heart shape are lit at the Olympic Stadium in Amsterdam to help raise awareness for those living with cancer

Thousands of lanterns were lit at the Olympic Stadium in Amsterdam for the Dutch Cancer Society event With the display, the organization hopes to raise awareness for people who are dealing…

Continue ReadingThousands of lanterns arranged into a stunning heart shape are lit at the Olympic Stadium in Amsterdam to help raise awareness for those living with cancer

Facialist who’s trained to spot the early warning signs of skin cancer reveals she looks for scar-like patches and lesions that change size (so, do YOU know the red flags?)

Andrea Simpson has undertaken training in how to spot dangerous skin lesions Charity Skcin are encouraging beauty professionals to learn how to check skinPrevention is key -  avoiding sunbeds and wearing…

Continue ReadingFacialist who’s trained to spot the early warning signs of skin cancer reveals she looks for scar-like patches and lesions that change size (so, do YOU know the red flags?)

If you get cancer in Australia you now have DOUBLE the chance of surviving compared to sufferers in Britain – and the ‘stiff upper lip’ is to blame

Australians have better chance of surviving cancer than elsewhere in the world The five-year survival rate for pancreas is set to reach one in four by 2024 The UK survival rate is…

Continue ReadingIf you get cancer in Australia you now have DOUBLE the chance of surviving compared to sufferers in Britain – and the ‘stiff upper lip’ is to blame

GP patients will have their entire genome screened for clues related to cancer and heart disease risk in a study in the hope of rolling it out on the NHS

Researchers will assess how patients cope psychologically with resultsGenetic screening can identify clues for cancers and heart diseases The method is said to be much more reliable than popular at-home genetic kits…

Continue ReadingGP patients will have their entire genome screened for clues related to cancer and heart disease risk in a study in the hope of rolling it out on the NHS

Exercising can cut men’s risk of developing prostate cancer by up to 51% (and scientists say you can reap the benefits by gardening!)

Exercise among 140,248 men was measured. Around half had prostate cancerA 51% difference in risk was seen between the most and least active volunteersThe effects of exercise were the most…

Continue ReadingExercising can cut men’s risk of developing prostate cancer by up to 51% (and scientists say you can reap the benefits by gardening!)

Pioneering blood test which uses AI to quickly scan for brain tumours is up to 90% accurate and ‘could be rolled out on the NHS within 18 months’

Doctors could pick up signs of a brain tumour earlier thanks to a new blood test Tumours can produce ambiguous symptoms like headaches, memory problems Now a blood test can detect chemical…

Continue ReadingPioneering blood test which uses AI to quickly scan for brain tumours is up to 90% accurate and ‘could be rolled out on the NHS within 18 months’

Breakthrough as scientists create a new cowpox-style virus that can kill EVERY type of cancer

Scientists are hoping a new cowpox-style virus could kill every type of cancer Professor Yuman Fong, from the US, is engineering the treatment called CF33 The treatment is being developed by Australia biotech company Imugene …

Continue ReadingBreakthrough as scientists create a new cowpox-style virus that can kill EVERY type of cancer

Drinking coffee could reduce your chance of developing liver cancer by 50 per cent, new research suggests

Coffee may reduce risk of liver cancer by stopping cancer cells from dividingQueen's University Belfast researchers tested results of almost a million peopleRisk 50% lower for coffee-drinkers compared with those who…

Continue ReadingDrinking coffee could reduce your chance of developing liver cancer by 50 per cent, new research suggests