cancer

Blackpool athlete’s ‘long Covid’ turned out to be terminal cancer

A former triathlete whose terminal cancer was initially mistaken for long Covid has been given months to live. Olivia Knowles,…

2 years ago

Men denied life-extending prostate cancer drug on NHS in England

Hugh Pym and Ian AtkinsonBBC NewsInstitute of Cancer ResearchAbiraterone tablets can help stop prostate cancer spreadingA cancer charity has said…

2 years ago

Scanner may be extraordinary in breast cancer fight

Ken BanksBBC Scotland, AberdeenUniversity of AberdeenDr Lionel Broche said it was hoped the scanner could ultimately improve treatmentA scanner developed…

2 years ago

Cancer patients not getting right care, say doctors

Getty ImagesSenior doctors responsible for monitoring cancer care in England and Wales are concerned failings in NHS services are contributing…

2 years ago

Major breast cancer screening AI trial to begin

Currently, two radiologists are required to review the images from each screening to ensure accuracy.However, it is hoped the AI…

2 years ago

Algorithm study of DNA proves 90% accurate predicting bowel cancer

"Research like this will save lives," Craig Foster, from Waterlooville, Hants, whose wife, Fariba, died of bowel cancer in February…

2 years ago

Kate thanks staff at cancer hospital where she was treated

Before she left, Catherine hugged a woman who appeared to be a visitor."I'm sorry. I wish there was more I…

2 years ago

Glass of milk a day cuts bowel cancer risk – study

This was an observational study, not a trial, so it cannot prove categorically that calcium or any other food product…

2 years ago

UK’s first liver transplant for bowel cancer deemed a success

Ms Perea was added to the transplant list in February 2024.A match was found and she received her new liver…

2 years ago

'A sense of belonging aids our cancer recovery'

Men recovering from prostate cancer praise the benefits of a group fitness regime in Aberdeen. Source link

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