Cancer
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Why scientists are trying to recreate the birth of cancer
Speed Read Researchers want to see the disease ‘on day one’ to aid early detection
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Why is the UK still lagging behind in cancer survival?
Speed Read Study finds UK performing worse than six comparable countries
By The Week Staff Published
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Asbestos in schools: thousands at risk
Speed Read Deadly mineral continues to take its toll decades after ban
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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
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Vitamin D cuts risk of dying from cancer
Speed Read Overview of studies finds significant fall in risk of deadly disease
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New drugs could make cancer a ‘manageable disease’ in ten years
Speed Read New programme will target mutation of cells to offer ‘good quality of life’
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‘Pink drink’: new hope for cancer treatment being rolled out across the NHS
In Depth Tumour-detecting tool championed by Tessa Jowell could prolong thousands of patients’ lives
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Red meat once a day raises bowel cancer risk by fifth
Speed Read Experts recommend cutting back on red and processed meat
By The Week Staff Published
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Cancer doctors shortage ‘putting patient welfare at risk’
Speed Read New report says falling number of specialists is leading to longer waiting times for treatment
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Video: US police search dying cancer patient’s hospital room for marijuana
Speed Read Backlash after officers filmed rifling through stage four pancreatic cancer patient Nolan Sousley’s bags
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Cervical cancer: the symptoms and treatments
In Depth New TV campaign is urging women to have smear tests as uptake falls to 20-year low
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Obesity-related cancers rocket among millennials
Speed Read Major US study reveals that younger generations are at higher risk
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Breast cancer calculator: how it works
Speed Read ‘Game-changing’ system analyses genetics and lifestyle factors to calculate overall risk
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How breathalyser could revolutionise cancer diagnosis
Speed Read The Breath Biopsy is being trialled at Cambridge hospital
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