breast cancer
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Anastrozole: the daily breast cancer pill tipped to save thousands of lives
The Explainer Existing treatment approved for preventative use under 'pioneering' NHS drug repurposing scheme
By Harriet Marsden, The Week UK Published
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Good health news: seven surprising medical discoveries made in 2023
In Depth A fingerprint test for cancer, a menopause patch and the shocking impacts of body odour are just a few of the developments made this year
By The Week Staff Published
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‘One million women may have missed mammograms during the pandemic’
Instant Opinion Your digest of analysis from the British and international press
By The best columns Published
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Paterson report: 11,000 women to be checked after ‘butchering’ surgery
Speed Read Report into disgraced surgeon slams ‘culture of avoidance and denial’
By The Week Staff Published
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Google AI can detect breast cancer more effectively than doctors
Speed Read Lyra algorithm can successfully identify cancerous cells 99% of the time
By The Week Staff Published
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Hundreds of women ‘died early’ after cancer scan mix-up
Speed Read Health Secretary admits 450,000 women missed breast cancer screening after computer error
By The Week Staff Last updated
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‘Life-changing’ breast cancer drugs approved for NHS use
Speed Read Thousands of women to have access to treatment that slows the advancement of the disease
By Kyler Sumter Published
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Scotland approves breast cancer drug deemed 'too expensive' for England
Speed Read Kadcyla to be offered north of the border, while NHS Scotland also commits to funding 'costly' PrEP HIV drug
By The Week Staff Published
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Rio Ferdinand: Being Mum and Dad documentary wins acclaim
In Depth Former England captain praised for 'moving' film chronicling his attempts to come to terms with the death of his wife
By The Week Staff Published
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Most popular HRT 'nearly trebles risk of breast cancer'
Speed Read Women taking combined oestrogen-progestogen treatment more likely to develop illness, says Institute of Cancer Research
By The Week Staff Published
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Ten Things You Need to Know Today: Tuesday 15 Jan 2013
Daily Briefing
By The Week Staff Published
Daily Briefing