Al Murray’s young nephew in urgent need of stem cell transplant
Comedian Al Murray is urging people to sign the blood stem cell register after his nephew was struck by leukaemia.
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Combined treatment could tackle melanoma resistance
Blocking the survival system of cancer cells could tackle melanoma treatment resistance, scientists have said.
‘Smart needle’ could speed up cancer diagnosis rates, scientists say
A “smart needle” has been developed by scientists in the UK which could speed up cancer detection and diagnosis times.
New cancer tests could lead to more clinical trials, say scientists
A new range of cancer tests has been developed, which scientists hope will help research of the disease and get more patients on clinical trials.
UK to lead next-generation radiotherapy research
The UK will be transformed into an international radiotherapy research hub with the creation of a new £56 million network, Cancer Research UK has announced.
North-east mum in plea for blood donors to step forward
A north-east mum whose daughter is going through cancer treatment has appealed for people to donate blood.
NHS staff who rebuilt grandmother’s jaw in 14-hour surgery hailed as ‘fabulous’
A grandmother says she is “in awe” of the NHS staff who pulled out all the stops to save her life in a 14-hour surgery.
New research sheds light on the ‘very earliest stages of colon cancer’
Scientists have developed new technology that sheds light on the “very earliest stages of colon cancer” by looking at genetic mutations in healthy tissue cells.
Tourist finds out she has breast cancer after ‘odd’ photo at visitor attraction
A woman discovered she has breast cancer after spotting an unusual heat coming from her chest on a thermal imaging camera at an Edinburgh tourist attraction.
Bill Turnbull ‘cheerful and healthy’ in reunion with former Breakfast co-stars
Bill Turnbull had a reunion with his former BBC Breakfast co-stars Naga Munchetty and Dan Walker as he appeared on the programme to talk about living with cancer.
Brain tumour patient gains 10 stone and three shoe sizes after treatment
A brain tumour patient gained 10 stone and saw his feet swell three sizes following treatment for the disease.
New imaging technology to help show how tumours form
New imaging technology has been developed to help picture how tumours form.
GoFundMe campaign raises more than £23,000 for north-east toddler with aggressive cancer
Little Holly Shepherd was diagnosed with Rhabdomyosarcoma a few weeks ago and is currently on her second course of chemotherapy at Royal Aberdeen Children’s Hospital.
Experts recommend exercise prescription for cancer sufferers
Experts have called for systematic use of an “exercise prescription” to help cancer patients cope with treatment side-effects.
Let patients go for cancer screening at weekends, report urges
Patients must be able to attend cancer screening during evenings and weekends, and in locations close to their home or work, a Government-ordered review has said.
North-east woman pays tribute after husband Keith loses cancer battle
A north-east woman has paid tribute to her beloved husband who died after a year-long battle with cancer.
Bill Turnbull urges cannabis law changes after smoking drug for documentary
Bill Turnbull has called for changes to the law surrounding medicinal cannabis after getting high for a tearful TV documentary exploring his fight with cancer.
Cancer patients show their scars in photoshoot
The scars of cancer patients will be put on display as part of a new project showing the “gritty and raw reality” of the disease.
Aberdeen woman thanks cancer charity for help after dad’s death
An 18-year-old Aberdeen woman has spoken of her gratitude after being helped by a cancer charity when her father passed away.
Heartburn medication recalled over contamination concerns
Pharmaceuticals giant GlaxoSmithKline has issued an urgent recall of a popular heartburn and stomach ulcer medicine over contamination fears of a chemical linked to cancer.
Daughter’s emotional tribute for terminally ill mother at Aberdeen charity ball
An Aberdeen woman belted out the classic Bond song Diamonds are Forever in honour of her terminally ill mum at a charity event.
Patient samples show signs of lung cancer spread, researchers find
Early signs that lung cancer may spread and become untreatable can be seen in samples of a patient’s blood and tumour, new research has suggested.
Scientists map out how immune cells can fight infections
A team of scientists has mapped out how immune cells respond to their environment to fight infections and destroy tumours.
Parents of cancer patient Oscar ‘gobsmacked’ after £500,000 appeal success
The parents of a five-year-old boy battling leukaemia have been “gobsmacked” after the success of a £500,000 appeal to pay for lifesaving treatment.
New drug overcomes resistance in aggressive breast cancers, study suggests
A new type of drug that blocks one of cancer’s escape routes from chemotherapy could be used to treat aggressive breast cancers, a study suggests.
Less than six hours sleep ‘increases death risk for people with heart disease’
Sleeping less than six hours a day could increase the risk of cancer and early death in people with high blood pressure, Type 2 diabetes, heart disease or stroke, a study suggests.
Gut bacteria fingerprint ‘predicts radiotherapy side effects’
Taking a fingerprint of gut bacteria could help treat or even prevent the side effects of radiotherapy for prostate and gynaecological cancers, scientists say.
No need to cut down on bacon sandwiches, researchers say
People should continue to enjoy steak, sausages and bacon, experts have said, as they claimed there is no proof red and processed meats cause cancer.
Ovarian cancer drug offers hope for men with advanced prostate cancer
A drug used for breast and ovarian cancer is more effective than modern hormone treatments at slowing progression and improving survival in men with advanced prostate cancer, a trial has found.
Tasmanian devils offer scientists clues for new cancer immunotherapy treatments
A contagious tumour affecting Tasmanian devils – grouchy mammals native to Australia – could offer clues as to why the human immune system can sometimes fail to detect cancer.