Cancer Research UK
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What to say to someone who has cancer
The Explainer Saying something is better than nothing but there are some things to avoid too
By Chas Newkey-Burden, The Week UK Published
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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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Five good-news cancer breakthroughs in 2023
In Depth Cancer-sniffing ants, ‘Bond villain’ DNA, and vaccine trials are just a few exciting developments in cancer research this year
By The Week Staff Published
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Deborah James: tireless cancer campaigner dies aged 40
In the Spotlight The bowel cancer campaigner raised millions for cancer research charities
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The UK’s ‘emergency’ cancer battle
feature Study finds Britain is ‘among worst in the world’ at detecting disease early
By The Week Staff Published
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How lungs may ‘magically’ recover from smoking damage
In Depth New research suggests that healthy cells can replace potentially cancerous ones
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Obesity ‘causes more cases of some cancers than smoking’
Speed Read Cancer Research UK accused of ‘fat shaming’ in its new campaign
By The Week Staff Published
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Can talcum powder give you cancer?
In Depth Johnson & Johnson to pay $4.7bn damages in ovarian cancer lawsuit
By The Week Staff Published
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How routine DNA testing will help improve NHS treatment
Speed Read New era of genomic health to offer patients more individualised treatment
By The Week Staff Last updated
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Half of Britons wrongly believe stress causes cancer
In Depth YouGov survey highlights large misconceptions over the causes of the disease
By The Week Staff Published
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UK charities fined for breaching data laws
Speed Read Oxfam and Cancer Research UK among 11 organisations found to have misused donor information
By The Week Staff Published
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Cancer diagnosis: new strategy 'could save thousands of lives'
Speed Read New guidelines will allow GPs to fast-track patients for cancer tests in a bid to tackle low survival rates
By The Week Staff Published
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Ashya King 'cured of cancer' by treatment denied on the NHS
In Depth Five-year old is now cancer-free after receiving proton beam therapy in the Czech Republic, say his parents
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Botox: how the treatment can be used to treat cancer
In Depth 'Remarkable' findings show nerve paralysis can slow tumour growth, but research is still in its early stages
By The Week Staff Published
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