Leukaemia treatment research receives £3.1m funding
Researchers have been awarded £3.1 million for a pioneering study to help find new treatments for a rare form of blood cancer.
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Killer ‘zombie gene’ protects elephants from cancer
Elephants have a “zombie gene” brought back from the dead that makes them virtually immune to cancer, scientists have discovered.
Video: Funding boost sees new camera installed at Aberdeen cancer clinic
A cancer charity has helped install new technology worth £44,000 at an Aberdeen hospital.
Prizes wanted for Aberdeen cancer charity event
A cancer support charity has made a call for raffle and auction prize donations which will be used at one of its largest fundraising events of the year this autumn.
Rare cancer could be detected earlier by GPs using simple blood tests
A rare form of cancer could be detected earlier by GPs using simple blood tests, a new study suggests.
Blood test ‘could help detect kidney cancer early’
A marker in the blood could help detect kidney cancer early, scientists have said.
Aberdeen cancer charity hits £14,000 milestone after supercar event
A north-east cancer support charity has reached a fundraising milestone of more than £14,000 after a popular supercar event.
Lebanese singer breaks breast cancer taboo with Twitter post
A Lebanese singer has broken a taboo in her part of the world by revealing her struggle against cancer on social media.
Cancer cells do battle with ‘armed drones’
Cancer cells deploy “drones” to battle with the immune system from a safe distance, research has shown.
Aberdeen woman sufferer defies doctors to raise £10k for cancer charity
A woman diagnosed with a brain tumour four years ago and told she had a year to live has raised £10,000 for charity as part of her 40th birthday celebrations.
Widow’s cycling feat aims to boost brain tumour research
A widow is raising thousands of euros for charity in memory of her late husband.
Dangerous weather put brakes on Aberdeen man’s charity ride
An Aberdeen man who took on a challenge to ride his motorbike around the entirety of Britain has been forced to postpone his trip due to dangerous weather.
North-east cancer charity launches latest service
A north-east cancer charity is preparing to launch a new outreach service to provide information and support to those affected by a diagnosis.
North-east man to cycle 1,000 miles to raise funds in memory of mum
A north-east man is to cycle 1,000 miles to raise funds for charity to mark the tenth anniversary of his mum’s death – despite not owning a bike this time last year.
Medicinal cannabis ‘may improve survival’ of pancreatic cancer patients
A cannabis drug may help to extend the lives of pancreatic cancer patients undergoing chemotherapy, new research suggests.
Davina McCall: Cancer killed my sister but I don’t worry about it anymore
Davina McCall has said she no longer worries about developing cancer – despite her sister dying from the disease.
Tributes to north-east farmer and ‘champion’ of community
Tributes have been paid to a north-east community stalwart who has lost his battle with cancer.
Cancer charity walk and family fun day returns to north-east castle
A popular fundraising event in aid of a north-east cancer charity is to return this autumn.
NI boys should be included in cancer virus vaccination scheme, says charity
Boys in Northern Ireland should be included in a vaccination scheme designed to prevent cancer, a charity has said.
Diabetic women at greater risk of cancer than men with condition – study
Diabetes is linked with an increased risk of developing cancer particularly among women, new research suggests.
Check pee before you flush, campaign urges
Adults are being urged to check their pee before they flush to help detect cancer early.
Check pee before you flush, campaign urges
Adults are being urged to check their pee before they flush to help detect cancer early.
Check pee before you flush, campaign urges
Adults are being urged to check their pee before they flush to help detect cancer early.
Eating close to bedtime could increase cancer risk, according to new research
Having evening meals at least two hours before going to bed could reduce the risk of developing breast of prostate cancer, a new study suggests.
Eating close to bedtime could increase cancer risk, according to new research
Having evening meals at least two hours before going to bed could reduce the risk of developing breast of prostate cancer, a new study suggests.
Eating close to bedtime could increase cancer risk, according to new research
Having evening meals at least two hours before going to bed could reduce the risk of developing breast of prostate cancer, a new study suggests.
North-east charity holding Alice in Wonderland-themed garden party
A north-east cancer charity is planning an Alice in Wonderland-themed tea party.
Record number of players for Aberdeen football tournament fundraiser in memory of Chris Niven
A football tournament organised in memory of a popular Aberdeen man has raised thousands of pounds.
Untested skin cancer apps endangering the public, review warns
A lack of rigorous testing of skin cancer detection apps is endangering the public, experts have warned.
Aberdeen Musician’s praise for NHS for putting him on ‘road to recovery’
An Aberdeen musician who battled cancer today praised the NHS and its staff.