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Cancer in the News (Cancer News) :

The pages listed below include news about cancer added to our news pages since early October 2006.
(This is not necessarily a complete list of all the information about cancer on the IvyRose website.)

 

1 May 2012

A persistent cough may be a sign of lung cancer

29 March 2012

Abnormal copies of chromosomes in the cells of ependymoma tumours

9 March 2012

How plasminogen is converted into an enzyme that removes disease-causing clots

7 March 2012

Results of study re. injectable contraceptive risks

7 March 2012

Cancer genes differ in different parts of a tumour

2 March 2012

Efforts to diagnose cancer early need to be better tailored to different age groups (UK)

27 February 2012

More people surviving leukaemia and pancreatic cancer in Northern Ireland

15 February 2012

UK cancer patients need more info about chemotherapy websites

14 February 2012

Best ovarian cancer imaging technique revealed

8 February 2012

Progress towards a diagnostic test for oesophageal cancer

2 February 2012

Silver found to be as effective as the leading chemotherapy drug

12 January 2012

Concern about Parabens (cosmetic chemicals) detected in human breast tissue samples

4 January 2012

Drugs that block the protein FOXA1 may be used to treat some breast cancer patients

9 December 2011

Bowel cancer screening in England cuts bowel cancer deaths

9 December 2011

Cancer risk in Northern Ireland lower than the Republic of Ireland

8 December 2011

Breast cancer screening may cause more harm than good

1 November 2011

Aspirin cuts cancer rates in people with hereditary risk

12 October 2011

Possible increased prostate cancer risk associated with vitamin E supplements

10 October 2011

Almost 50% cancer survivors have ill health in later years

3 October 2011

Breast Cancer in Men

8 September 2011

New drug targets for inherited breast and ovarian cancers

15 July 2011

Role of E-cadherin in embryonic stem cells

7 July 2011

HPV vaccine and the need for cervical cancer screening

7 July 2011

Gold nanoparticles in new hope for cancer treatment

13 June 2011

How dense tissue surrounding tumours drives tumour growth and development

10 June 2011

Prostate Cancer Awareness Campaign to mark Men’s Health Awareness Week

9 June 2011

Poorer women less likely to survive breast cancer

6 June 2011

Ovarian cancer and p53, carboplatin and paclitaxel

4 June 2011

Survivors of childhood cancers at increased risk of other cancers later in life

1 June 2011

Breast Cancer and Stress

12 April 2011

Colon Cancer Treatment in Ireland

11 April 2011

Variations in outcomes of bowel cancer surgery in England

8 April 2011

Cancer Research UK concern about consumption of alcohol

6 April 2011

Keyhole surgery for bowel cancer

16 March 2011

Home tests for human papillomavirus (HPV) may increase cervical screening coverage

2 March 2011

Exercise cuts risk of potentially cancerous bowel polyps by up to 30%

1 March 2011

Bowel Cancer hope by blocking PINK1

1 March 2011

Unstable chromosomes and bowel cancer

18 February 2011

ZNF703 - the first Breast Cancer *oncogene* discovered for 5 years

16 February 2011

Late diagnosis of breast cancer in elderly women (UK)

15 February 2011

DCML deficiency syndrome may lead to leukaemia and lung disease

14 February 2011

No link founds between Vitamin D levels and prostate cancer

11 February 2011

FDA approves first 3-D mammography imaging system

11 February 2011

Cancer Researchers describe the structure of the anaphase-promoting complex (APC/C) molecule

9 February 2011

Gene test to predict need for prostate cancer surgery (Cancer Research)

17 January 2011

Study to test feasibility of lung cancer screening programme

12 January 2011

Irish Cancer Society - Lung Cancer Awareness Campaign

12 January 2011

Human Papillomavirus (HPV) testing to be included in NHS cervical screening

12 January 2011

New UK Cancer Strategy for diagnosis & treatment

7 January 2011

FDA approves Abstral (fentanyl) transmucosal tablets, an opioid analgesic

5 January 2011

Exercise may reduce the risk of death from prostate cancer

15 December 2010

Cancer increases risk of developing listeria by 5x

8 December 2010

The fear of cancer

6 December 2010

Zoledronic acid found to have dual benefits for multiple myeloma

4 December 2010

Use of Mitoxantrone for children with relapsed acute lymphoblastic leukaemia (ALL)

9 November 2010

EIF3H : How does this gene affect Bowel Cancer ?

9 November 2010

New guide to predict cancer patients’ survival

6 November 2010

IGFs and IGFBPs linked to early Prostate Cancer

4 November 2010

Laparoscopic bowel cancer surgery shown to be safe and effective

22 October 2010

MRI Scan warning Re. early-stage brest cancer diagnosis

14 October 2010

Scientists suggest that cancer is purely man-made

1 October 2010

Gene variations that alter phosphodiesterase 11A (PDE11A) linked to prostate cancer

21 September 2010

Could two simple pills help prevent bowel cancer?

14 September 2010

Waist size linked to bowel cancer risk

14 September 2010

Watercress may *turn off* breast cancer signal

9 September 2010

DNA trick may be clue to cancer cells' eternal life

8 September 2010

Research could lead to more effective pancreatic cancer treatment

7 September 2010

Poor public awareness highlights radiotherapy's 'Cinderella' status

2 September 2010

Trial to test experimental drug for advanced pancreatic cancer

1 September 2010

Association between elevated levels of lead, cadmium and delayed puberty in girls

1 September 2010

Half of Brits got sunburnt this year and many would do it again

16 August 2010

Global health leaders advocate expanding cancer care in developing countries

13 August 2010

DNA repair genes help predict impact of chemo for melanoma

12 August 2010

CRT and ValiRx sign licensing deal to develop prostate cancer treatment

11 August 2010

Breath test could help to detect cancer

10 August 2010

Irish Cancer Society concerned at growth in colonoscopy waiting lists

5 August 2010

Gene target may block breast cancer recurrence and boost survival

5 August 2010

Recent Research about Skin Cancer and exposure to Sunlight

22 July 2010

UK womb cancer rates highest for over 30 years

20 July 2010

Treatment reduces dangerous side effects of cancer treatment in children

12 July 2010

Long-term survival from once-deadly cancers doubles

7 July 2010

Financial impact on patients and their families of a cancer diagnosis

5 July 2010

Building Effective Cancer Support Services in Ireland

1 July 2010

*Protector gene* switched off in two-thirds of ovarian cancers

24 June 2010

UK Stomach cancer deaths lowest for forty years

23 June 2010

Cancer Research UK launches hi-tech research centre at Imperial College, London.

17 June 2010

Late diagnosis linked to 1000 UK breast cancer deaths annually

16 June 2010

British Indians have fewer cancers than white British population

9 June 2010

Irish Private Members' Bill to highlight need for legislation banning sunbed usage by under-18s

7 June 2010

Sea sponge drug benefits women with advanced breast cancer

27 May 2010

Liverpool Scientists reveal genetic information to improve lung cancer risk model

27 May 2010

Final NICE guidance rejects advanced liver cancer drug sorafenib (UK)

12 May 2010

Over 70s want more information about breast cancer screening

12 May 2010

Cancer Research UK at Chelsea Flower Show 2010

10 May 2010

The battle against melanoma ...

9 May 2010

5 new genetic sites corresponding to increased breast cancer risk

7 May 2010

Irish Cancer Society calls for shorter colonoscopy waiting times

7 May 2010

Potential new drug target to combat Kaposi’s Sarcoma

4 May 2010

*Junk DNA* drives cancer growth

29 April 2010

Skin Cancer Risk: Do you use enough sun-screen ?

27 April 2010

Golfers to support 'Seve Summer' to help beat brain cancer

26 April 2010

UK women and celebrities unite for Cancer Research record

26 April 2010

*Traitor* human DNA helps viruses cause cancer

23 April 2010

Researchers modify virus to hunt down and wipe out cancer cells

22 April 2010

UK-NZ collaboration on new anti-cancer drug for leukaemia

20 April 2010

Environment can override children's natural urge to exercise

14 April 2010

Scientists find gene fault behind aggressive ovarian cancer

8 April 2010

UK Sunbed ban for under 18s to become law

7 April 2010

Men should be warned of possible distress of prostate cancer testing

6 April 2010

Cancer Research News : New discovery to boost radiotherapy effectiveness

2 April 2010

Gene discovery could lead to new treatments for childhood cancer

1 April 2010

Deadly skin cancer rates soar for generation of baby boomers

22 March 2010

CRT announces partnership with Cephalon to co-develop a new class of anti-cancer drugs

22 March 2010

New cancer drug to be five times more effective than current treatment

18 March 2010

New omega-3 preparation protects against bowel polyps

17 March 2010

Adding common genetic variants to breast cancer risk models is small benefit

15 March 2010

Exploiting cancer's *double agent* could lead to new treatments for bowel cancer

10 March 2010

Public confidence in delivery of cancer services must be restored (Ireland)

3 March 2010

Osteoporosis drugs may help prevent breast cancer

1 March 2010

Gene test hope for personalised breast cancer treatment

19 February 2010

Living with lymphoedema in Ireland

17 February 2010

Irish National No-Smoking Day

16 February 2010

Cancer Research UK and immatics Biotechnologies to trial vaccine for brain cancer

15 February 2010

Ignition switch key to chemotherapy reversal

10 February 2010

Genetic *hotspots* indicate opportunities for more personal bowel cancer treatment

21 January 2010

Cancer Research UK launches translation service

19 January 2010

Pre-op mammogram reduces the need for mastectomy in women with DCIS

18 January 2010

Lung Cancer Awareness Campaign (Ireland)

15 January 2010

Breast cancer sufferers offered new hope

15 January 2010

Bowel Cancer Screening for over 60's said to be a good start (Eire)

14 January 2010

*Chattering* receptors drive breast cancer

11 December 2009

UK Scientists top prize for light-based cancer detection technology

1 December 2009

Charity revamps myth-busting cancer newscast

23 September 2009

Study two thirds of prostate cancer patients do not need treatment

25 June 2009

Thousands of older people dying prematurely from cancer, say researchers

25 June 2009

First report on ethnicity and cancer published

23 June 2009

Protect children from the allure of smoking, say doctors

23 June 2009

Nine in ten survive early stage bowel cancer

22 June 2009

‘Telling it Straight’ – a support group for heterosexual people living with HIV in Sussex

22 June 2009

Historic Bill Signing on Tobacco Regulation

19 June 2009

NCRI launches template for sharing research data and samples

17 June 2009

Ladyhawke to play a special "one ticket" gig

16 June 2009

AMA Adopts New Public Health Policies at Annual Meeting

15 June 2009

Men hit by 'inexplicable' greater cancer death risk

11 June 2009

Yeast 'DNA damage sensor' provides chemotherapy resistance clue

10 June 2009

One stop breast clinics best for women

9 June 2009

First gene-based test to predict individual lung cancer risk

8 June 2009

Researchers find clues to improve breast cancer survival

8 June 2009

Discovery 'significant step' in understanding leukaemia drug resistance

2 June 2009

Trial results show better survival for gallbladder and bile duct cancer

26 May 2009

WHO, IAEA join forces to fight cancer in developing countries

25 May 2009

Deadly skin cancer cases hit record high

25 May 2009

Scientists discover stem cell clue to lung cancer development

20 May 2009

Cancer Research UK and Glaxosmithkline join forces to trial new anti-cancer drug

14 May 2009

Common cholesterol lowering drugs reduce lung cancer risk

13 May 2009

Molecular superfamily causes melanoma spread

12 May 2009

Ex-smokers are healthier, wealthier and - new research shows - happier

11 May 2009

Self-test Bowel Cancer Kits

4 May 2009

Young people want tobacco put out of sight in shops

4 May 2009

Scientists discover pattern of genetic faults to predict cancer drug success

29 April 2009

New cancer centre launched in Southampton

29 April 2009

Aspirin for forty somethings could cut cancer risk

24 April 2009

Importance of health must be reflected in budget

23 April 2009

Scientists develop drugs to block skin cancer protein

23 April 2009

Immune-boosting vaccine helps body fight cancer

22 April 2009

Number of women dying from breast cancer hits record low

21 April 2009

Developing health economics capacity in Ireland

20 April 2009

Kevin Adams and Christopher Biggins dig in their heels for Cancer Research UK

19 April 2009

Potential new drug blocks pathway of deadliest cancer

17 April 2009

Consumer level medicine recall of Chuan Xiong Cha Tiao Wan

8 April 2009

Deadly skin cancer now threatens women in their twenties

7 April 2009

NHS patients tell their stories in new BMA publication

6 April 2009

Face the Facts highlights tragedy of tobacco deaths

6 April 2009

Scientists unravel crucial skin cancer switch

26 March 2009

Watchdog calls on healthcare services to do more to act on the views of patients and the public

25 March 2009

No evidence of cancer cluster in Woodridge

24 March 2009

Anti-microbial catheter to cut infection risk for dialysis patients

24 March 2009

Substantial compensation for patient after health specialists repeatedly failed to diagnose (UK)

23 March 2009

Common gene variants influence risk factor for sudden cardiac death

20 March 2009

Young women encouraged to take advantage of cervical cancer vaccine

20 March 2009

24-Hour National Breastfeeding Helpline

19 March 2009

Trials to test acupressure wrist bands as a drug-free alternative for chemotherapy-related nausea

19 March 2009

Cheap, delicious and easy way to prevent breast cancer

18 March 2009

Study identifies human genes required for hepatitis C viral replication

18 March 2009

Climate change affects chronic disease

17 March 2009

Active brand peanut butter contaminated with excess levels of aflatoxins

17 March 2009

RCN responds to research linking night working to breast cancer

16 March 2009

Lifestyle changes could prevent one in four cases of bowel cancer by 2024

15 March 2009

Babies are being born bigger

13 March 2009

Scientists show how 'dormant virus' causes cancer

12 March 2009

Protein 'magnet' uncovers clue to cancer cell spread

11 March 2009

Help us achieve a smoke free Scotland for our children

10 March 2009

First 'nano' treatments to target cancer cells

9 March 2009

Children from active homes more likely to be active teens

6 March 2009

Detailed diagnosis boosts child cancer survival

5 March 2009

BMA calls for abolition of all prescription charges

4 March 2009

Virus reveals secret to cancer spread

4 March 2009

Molecular test for cancer relapse in UK children

3 March 2009

'Baby boom' carpenters at greatest risk of developing asbestos related cancer

2 March 2009

Boomers more physically active than gen Y

27 February 2009

Many cancers could be prevented across the globe: Landmark report

25 February 2009

Liverpool among new breed of super cancer centres

25 February 2009

Outdoor workers exposed to high UV radiation levels

24 February 2009

Screening cuts cervical cancer rates by half

24 February 2009

One or two drinks a day increase the risk of cancer in women

19 February 2009

Cancer Research UK launches first super cancer centre in Birmingham

19 February 2009

National Men’s Health Policy Forums

18 February 2009

Kiwis Living Longer Helped by Better Healthcare

17 February 2009

Experts predict 20% drop in lung cancer rate

15 February 2009

First immune 'danger receptor' found

13 February 2009

Breast cancer rates fall as women abandon HRT

12 February 2009

Exercise cuts colon cancer risk by a quarter

10 February 2009

Liz McClarnon gets Fashion Pulses Racing for Cancer Research UK

10 February 2009

Gene controllers crucial for cancer spread

10 February 2009

Paul Weller set to perform at Cancer Research UK's Sound & Vision

9 February 2009

Cancer Research UK's Race for Life 2009 - every woman is invited

8 February 2009

Ovarian Cancer Awareness Month

6 February 2009

Health and Medical Researchers Win $108 Million in Grants

6 February 2009

Temozolomide sales reach $1 billion

6 February 2009

Aspirin cuts stomach cancer risk

4 February 2009

World Cancer Day

4 February 2009

Child sun protection: Attitudes may be the key

4 February 2009

Swinging 60s saw a rise in HPV related cancers

1 February 2009

'Judge' gene blocks division of cancer-causing cells

1 February 2009

Guardian of the genome's missing anti-cancer link uncovered

28 January 2009

Levels of metals and other elements from the 2006 Total Diet Study

23 January 2009

HPV immunisation programme starts in schools

22 January 2009

Master of Acupuncture now on offer at Southern Cross University

21 January 2009

Monash enters into international collaboration to support cancer research

21 January 2009

Chemotherapy boosts survival rates for pancreatic cancer

21 January 2009

Kevin Rudd opens asbestos research centre

21 January 2009

First '3D movie' of tumour protein gives new drug hope

20 January 2009

RCN welcomes free prescriptions for cancer patients

20 January 2009

Scientists find key to blood vessel 'sprouting' and stability

19 January 2009

Breast cancer four times more likely in women with strong family history

13 January 2009

Australian study linking use of mouthwash to oral cancer

12 January 2009

'Defence' gene reveals how oestrogen fuels cancer

12 January 2009

Scientists unlock secret to overeating

8 January 2009

Six diverse groups unite in nationwide call for health care reform as key to economic reform

7 January 2009

UK survival for children's bone cancer lowest in Western Europe

7 January 2009

Skin cancer puts people at higher risk of new cancer

5 January 2009

Cancer cells pull off 'Houdini' escape to evade chemotherapy

1 January 2009

Scientists find new way to 'track' response to cancer drugs

23 December 2008

Bowel cancer screening set to save thousands of lives

23 December 2008

Avoid festive fare food poisoning

17 December 2008

Stem cells may 'ignite' bowel cancer development

12 December 2008

New research moves us one step closer to personalised breast cancer treatment

12 December 2008

How tamoxifen prevents breast cancer in some women but not others

11 December 2008

State of healthcare report released

10 December 2008

Overweight children may inherit faster eating behaviour

4 December 2008

Colonoscopy mis-diagnoses at NHS Treatment Centre, Shepton Mallet (UK)

2 December 2008

Deprivation doubles cervical cancer risk

28 November 2008

'Incurable' cancers receive more investment in Cancer Research UK's £1.5 billion science strategy

27 November 2008

Celebrity party planner serves top tips for Cancer Research UK's Dine@Mine

24 November 2008

Children need to increase their consumption of leaner cuts of pork

21 November 2008

Tackling cancer delays will boost british survival

19 November 2008

Keep tobacco out of sight of children, say Cancer Research UK

19 November 2008

Scientists find DNA repair 'scissors' after 18 year hunt

19 November 2008

Cancer Research UK Launches Innovative New Way To Give

18 November 2008

AMA calls on states to help smokers quit

16 November 2008

Scientists find a trigger to aggressive bowel cancer

14 November 2008

'Intelligent' cancer drug development boosts success rates

12 November 2008

Scientists crack the code to tamoxifen resistance

4 November 2008

Women risk their lives by failing to take breast cancer drugs

4 November 2008

HRB Chairman stresses importance of continued investment in health research

1 November 2008

First gene for child brain tumour identified

30 October 2008

Side effects predict succes of breast cancer treatment

17 October 2008

Scientists discover 'protector of the genome'

16 October 2008

Scientists develop potential anti-cancer compound from Chinese salad plant

16 October 2008

AMA offers ten topics to consider before choosing the family's health plan

16 October 2008

Healthcare Commission publishes NHS ratings showing major improvement in performance

14 October 2008

World Health Report calls for return to primary health care approach

14 October 2008

Mediterranean diet may halve risk of skin cancer

14 October 2008

Chance of dying from cancer is falling

13 October 2008

NHS performance ratings set to reveal whether services are improving

13 October 2008

Animal cancer treatment unit opens in Cambridge

7 October 2008

"Research needed" to develop breast cancer prevention drug

7 October 2008

AMA releases new book on preventive health and wellness

6 October 2008

India bans smoking in public places

1 October 2008

Black men face higher prostate cancer risk

30 September 2008

Scottish General Practice: delivering quality, improving outcomes

29 September 2008

Tobacco products to carry stark picture warnings

29 September 2008

Enchanting Christmas celebration at St. Paul's raises money for Cancer Research UK

29 September 2008

Cancer Research UK and Astex Therapeutics join forces to develop new anti-cancer treatment

26 September 2008

Low-cost test for hereditary breast cancer could soon be available

24 September 2008

Some breast cancer patients may benefit from acupuncture

22 September 2008

People's cells react differently to DNA-damaging agents

16 September 2008

Low levels of listeria in smoked fish

15 September 2008

Cancer Research UK launches campaign to protect children from tobacco

12 September 2008

Inactivation of gatekeeper gene paves way for bowel cancer

12 September 2008

NHS to allow 'private' drugs for cancer

12 September 2008

Genetic region linked to fivefold increased lung cancer risk

11 September 2008

Scientists identify natural tumour suppressor

11 September 2008

Study looks at lung cancer in non-smokers

28 August 2008

Non-melanoma skin cancer linked with increased risk for other cancers

28 August 2008

Global survey reveals mistaken beliefs about cancer

22 August 2008

Futuristic imaging technique may improve cancer surgery

20 August 2008

Don't balls-up chance to address men's health

19 August 2008

Teen cancer survival on the rise, but more work needed

8 April 2008

Using sunbeds under 35 could prove fatal, according to Cancer Research UK

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