7 h. ago Experts find 'new and more accurate way' of detecting prostate cancer

The new technique is now the 'prime candidate' for potential clinical trials, raising hopes that for the first time, a routine screening could be possible.

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7 h. ago Blood cancer survival odds could be ‘doubled’ as bone marrow test trial is a success

Earlier detection will give health workers a bigger ‘window of opportunity’ to act, researchers say

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9 h. ago Simple test 'doubles survival time' for patients with 'aggressive' cancer

A 51-year-old woman who took part in the trial says she feels "incredibly lucky" after a new test detected cancer when a blood test did not

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38 h. ago Outlander's Sam Heughan finishes London Marathon in aid of cancer charity

Outlander star Sam Heughan ran the London Marathon this afternoon and has successfully raised almost £40,000 for Blood Cancer UK.

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69 h. ago The first sign of blood cancer that left me fighting for my life was bruises on my leg

When Michelle Gidion first noticed the blue bruises dotted across her lower legs, she put them down to the family dog bashing into her.Other than feeling tired, she had no other symptoms.

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3 d. ago Baby gets devastating cancer diagnosis after cough dismissed as 'nursery bug'

When little Beatrice Inow was diagnosed with acute myeloid leukaemia (AML), which is cancer of the white blood cells, her parents, from Highgate, north London, felt like their world had "imploded"

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4 d. ago Groundbreaking blood test trialled by NHS can detect 12 common cancers 'earlier and faster'

Health officials say the blood test trial marks an "exciting new era in cancer detection"

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5 d. ago Teddi Mellencamp shares hopeful update on cancer after revealing her ‘50/50’ odds of survival

Mellencamp received her melanoma diagnosis in 2022

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5 d. ago New blood test trial offers ‘exciting new era in cancer detection’

The laboratory will house leading scientists conducting ‘cutting-edge’ research and could be used in the NHS

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5 d. ago Millions on common heart drug have 60% lower risk of dying from lethal cancer, study suggests

Scientists in the UAE, who tracked over 1,000 patients with the disease, found those on the drug were almost two thirds less likely to die from their cancer.

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5 d. ago One of UK’s most prescribed drugs could reduce death rate of common blood cancer

Researchers discovered that patients who took a statin had a 61 per cent reduced risk of dying from their cancer

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5 d. ago Cancer lab renamed in honour of Deborah James as government announces pioneering new blood test trial

The laboratory will house leading scientists conducting ‘cutting-edge’ research and could be used in the NHS

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5 d. ago Now free on the NHS: Blood test that can pick up 12 types of cancer

The test, developed by a team at the University of Southampton, uses AI to analyse blood samples for tiny fragments of genetic material to identify cancer present in the body.

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6 d. ago Pioneering new cancer trial to detect early symptoms to be conducted in Deborah James’ BowelBabe Laboratory

The laboratory will house leading scientists conducting ‘cutting-edge’ research and could be used in the NHS

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6 d. ago Universal cancer blood test could diagnose years before symptoms in world first

The breakthrough blood test uses AI to detect the 12 most lethal and common cancers from an mRNA signature which shows if cancer is present, and if so, where

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6 d. ago Blood test trial offers ‘exciting new era in cancer detection’

Scientists are assessing a blood test which can detect 12 different cancers.

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8 d. ago Scotland: Lively lamb with wonky walk beats odds to survive after being squashed in the womb by huge brother

Videos of wonky the lamb running around and playing with her brother have gone viral on social media.

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9 d. ago Aaron Ramsey now favourite to become permanent Cardiff City manager as survival odds improve

Ramsey has been put in charge for the final three matches of the season as the Bluebirds look to survive in the Championship

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2 w. ago A&E doctor thought she had glandular fever. It was aggressive blood cancer

Alice Bolton was running up to 20km just days before her diagnosis

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2 w. ago A&E doctor diagnosed with cancer an hour after test while at work

Alice Bolton, 28, was diagnosed with acute myeloid leukaemia (AML), an aggressive blood cancer

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