Singing helps north-east mum deal with stress of cancer battle
Esther Lloyd has organised monthly singing night Inner Vocals after she realised belting out her favourite songs helped her deal with the stress of her cancer treatment.
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Scientists use genetic fingerprints to collar cancer culprits
A new library of DNA “fingerprints” could help detective scientists close in on the environmental culprits behind cancer.
North-east girl, 9, raises hundreds of pounds for cancer charity after mum’s brain tumour battle
A nine-year-old has raised hundreds of pounds for a cancer charity after being inspired by her mum who has defied the odds to battle a brain tumour.
Research student’s treatment hopes for rare bone cancer
A young scientist who specialises in cancer research has launched a funding appeal after he was diagnosed with a rare type of bone cancer.
New technique to spy on cell eating habits could aid cancer diagnosis
Scientists have created new imaging technology to visualise what cells eat, which could aid the diagnosis and treatment of diseases such as cancer.
Leukaemia survivor, 65, meets blood stem cell donor who saved his life
A 65-year-old leukaemia survivor has finally met the stranger who saved his life.
AstraZeneca bets big on ‘transformative’ cancer treatment
Drugs giant AstraZeneca is to pay up to 6.9 billion US dollars (£5.3 billion) to Japan’s Daiichi Sankyo to develop and sell a next-generation cancer treatment.
Cancer patients face work-related stress due to lack of help, says charity
An “unacceptable” number of cancer patients are dealing with work-related stress because of a lack of support, a charity has said.
Bottle of wine a week ‘equivalent to smoking’ for raised lifetime cancer risk
Drinking a bottle of wine per week increases the lifetime risk of cancer by the equivalent of smoking five to 10 cigarettes, research suggests.
How a stolen champagne bottle symbolised a family’s fight against cancer
The father of a boy who suffered from two bouts of cancer has shared the unlikely story of how a symbolic bottle of champagne was recovered against all odds after being stolen.
Cancer waiting times targets missed, NHS figures show
Nearly one in five people diagnosed with cancer are waiting more than two months for treatment, the latest figures have revealed.
Triple attack on bowel cancer can block drug resistance, scientists say
A “three-pronged attack” using a combination of drugs could overcome the challenges of resistance in bowel cancer, new research suggests.
Action plan to target waiting times for suspected cancer patients
Waiting times for diagnosing suspected cancer patients are to be targeted in an action plan.
Monkey born from frozen testicular tissue offers fertility treatment hope
A monkey has been born after scientists successfully froze and thawed testicular tissue using a technique which could offer hope to young cancer patients.
£50,000 donation will help cancer charity support people in Aberdeen
A cancer charity awarded more than £50,000 for people in Aberdeen thanks to its supporters.
Cancer trial making ‘real changes’ to survival rates for patients
A pancreatic cancer trial that aims to match patients with more targeted and effective treatments for their tumours has recruited its 100th patient.
Hot drinks linked to 90% increased risk of oesophageal cancer – study
Very hot drinks may be linked to a 90% higher risk of oesophageal cancer, a study of 50,000 people suggests.
Breast cancer death rates to improve in 2019, analysis suggests
Breast cancer death rates will fall in the UK and across nearly all EU countries this year, a new study suggests.
Cancer patients could suffer ‘due to lack of consultants’
A desperate shortage of clinical oncologists in the NHS is likely to have a detrimental impact on cancer patients, a report has warned.
Cancer dad’s holiday saved by north-east car boss
A north-east dad with terminal cancer, who had his car stolen last week, has had his family holiday saved thanks to a big-hearted businessman.
Aberdeen university and food bank charity join forces for nutrition study
A new study into how those on limited income cope with long-term health conditions has been launched by two city organisations.
Woman who pretended to have cancer to defraud charity is jailed
A woman who pretended to have cancer in order to help defraud the charity she worked for out of more than £85,000 has been jailed by a judge who told her she had shown no shame.
Hunt for sick thieves after car stolen from north-east dad with terminal cancer
A dad with terminal cancer has told how thieves who stole his car had thrown his life into “turmoil”.
Memory of Cammy lives on as Aberdeen pal signs up to donate stem cells
The legacy of a north-east man who battled leukaemia is set to live on – as his friend prepares to potentially save a life.
NHS chief signs up for fundraiser after breast cancer diagnosis
An NHS chief has signed up for the MoonWalk after a lump she thought was a cyst turned out to be breast cancer.
Fifth of women ‘wrongly believe smear tests detect ovarian cancer’
One in five UK women mistakenly think a smear test can detect ovarian cancer, according to new research.
Over 1,200 children diagnosed with cancer in a decade, figures show
More than 1,200 children were diagnosed with some form of cancer over a 10 year period in Scotland, statistics have revealed.
Damaging effects of ageing could be prevented, scientists claim
Some of the damaging effects of ageing could be stopped by the manipulation of cells, according to new research.
North-east mum organises spooky charity fundraiser after cancer diagnosis
A north-east mum who was diagnosed with cancer is organising a spook-tactular fundraiser for charity.
New drug that could save young leukaemia patients’ lives approved for NHS use
A potentially life-saving new treatment for children with a rare form of leukaemia is being made available on the NHS – but a drug for adults with blood cancer has been rejected.