Medical researchers bid to dispel clinical trial myths in push for volunteers
Medical researchers are hoping to bust some of the myths and mystery surrounding clinical trials in an effort to get more much-needed volunteers.
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Avoid sugary drinks and fast food, experts say in new blueprint to beat cancer
Drink water and avoid sugary drinks to help prevent cancer, leading scientists have urged.
Cancer death rate to be cut by 22,000 using artificial intelligence – PM
Artificial intelligence will be used to help stop 22,000 cancer deaths a year by 2033, Theresa May will say in a speech setting out how science can transform health.
Smear test error woman who is terminally ill urges Irish health service overhaul
A terminally ill woman who cast light on Ireland’s cervical screening controversy has called for a radical overhaul of the Irish health service, insisting she does not want to die in vain.
Health chief apologises to women of Ireland over cervical screening controversy
The acting boss of Ireland’s Health Service Executive has apologised to women directly affected by the cervical screening controversy and to all women of Ireland who have been frightened and concerned.
Teenage Cancer Trust celebrates two new cancer specialists in north-east
An event has been held honouring the work of cancer nurses in the north-east.
Teenage Cancer Trust opens specialist unit with two nurses in Aberdeen
A charity that provides support for teenagers and young people with cancer has opened in Aberdeen – and is looking to expand further north.
Watch: North-east woman battling on against brain tumour four years after doctors gave her just 12 months to live
A woman told by doctors four years ago she had 12 months to live is celebrating her 40th birthday by raising £10,000 for charity.
UK health expert to investigate cancer testing in Ireland
A UK health expert who investigated abuse at the Winterbourne care home for the disabled will lead an inquiry into the misinterpretation of cancer tests in Ireland.
Testicular cancer patients less tired after strenuous exercise programme – study
High-intensity interval training reduces tiredness and improves the self-esteem of men with testicular cancer, a study has found.
Scientists discover Y chromosome gene can protect against leukaemia
Scientists have discovered a gene specific to the male-only Y chromosome protects against the development of acute myeloid leukaemia (AML) and other cancers.
Decision on children’s cancer drug devastating, say charities
Cancer charities have said it is “devastating” that a drug will not be made available on the NHS to treat patients with a rare type of cancer that mainly affects babies and young children.
Thousands of calls made to breast cancer screening error helpline
Thousands of calls have been made to a helpline after it was revealed that women may have had their lives cut short due to failures in breast cancer screening.
We want answers, say victims of breast screening failure
Women and their families caught up in the breast screening failure have demanded answers as to how hundreds of patients may have had their lives cut short.
Aberdeen woman Steph ready to start cancer trial after £150,000 fundraiser
A cancer sufferer is poised to begin new £22,000 a month treatment as she closes in on her £150,000 fundraising bid.
New cancer research app seeks to harness power of smartphone networks
Cancer researchers in the UK are to benefit from an app which crunches data while smartphone owners sleep.
Pioneering cancer therapy to be made available to NHS patients
A charity has welcomed news that a pioneering therapy that uses a patient’s own genetically modified cells to fight cancer will be made available to NHS patients.
Roadshow heading for city in bid to raise awareness of cervical cancer
A campaign to raise awareness of the symptoms of cervical cancer as part of a £100,000 government scheme is heading to Aberdeen.
Eat Pray Love author opens up on her heartbreak following her partner’s death
Eat Pray Love author Elizabeth Gilbert has spoken for the first time since the death of her partner three months ago.
Baroness Jowell first patient to share medical data with global cancer database
Dame Tessa Jowell “feels a deep sense of responsibility” to give a voice to patients and pave the way for other cancer sufferers, her daughter has said.
Tessa Jowell urges MPs to fight the good fight during emotional cancer debate
Tessa Jowell urged MPs to “keep fighting the good fight” to improve cancer treatment during an emotional Commons debate.
MPs hail ‘inspirational’ Tessa Jowell during cancer treatment debate
Tessa Jowell has been showered with praise and tributes by MPs as she sat in the House of Commons chamber for a debate on cancer treatment.
Tessa Jowell promised ‘parliamentary love’ during cancer treatment debate
Tessa Jowell was promised a “warm embrace of parliamentary love” as she sat in the House of Commons chamber for a debate on cancer treatment.
CLAN to hold sessions for North-east women affected by cancer diagnosis
An Aberdeen cancer charity will hold a series of women’s wellbeing sessions for people who have been affected by the disease.
Ovarian cancer bus launched after worker loses wife to disease
A bus highlighting the symptoms of ovarian cancer has hit the road following campaigning by an employee who lost his wife to the disease.
Tasmanian devils could be saved from extinction with human cancer drugs
Human drugs could be used to treat cancers which are putting Tasmanian devils at risk of extinction, scientists say.
North-east brother and sister knit and sell 500 pom-poms to raise cash in memory of late aunt
A big-hearted brother and sister took an unusual step to raise funds for a cancer charity in memory of their late great aunt.
Bowel cancer patient recovering after rare double robotic surgery
A cancer patient is recovering at home after being operated on in two areas at the same time in a rare procedure using a robot.
‘One-stop shops’ for cancer diagnosis trialled by NHS
New “one-stop shops” to speed up cancer diagnosis are being trialled across the country for the first time.
Twins diagnosed with testicular cancer 20 days apart
Twins who were diagnosed with testicular cancer less than three weeks apart have spoken out to raise awareness of their condition.