3 h. ago Egyptian 'pharaoh's curse' that killed tomb raiders 100 years ago now 'fights cancer'

Latest scientific breakthrough involves a virus. which was said to have claimed the lives of explorers who unearthed the tombs of ancient kings, is now being used to fight cancer

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6 h. ago 'Curse' which killed explorers entering Egyptian tombs could fight cancer

When people died after entering the ancient pyramids for the first time it was blamed on a Pharaoh's Curse or Mummy's Revenge

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5 d. ago ‘Cancer is just everywhere’: could farming be behind Iowa’s unfolding health crisis?

A new study probes possible ties to pesticides, nitrates and other farm-related risksSix months ago, Alex Hammer was diagnosed with colon cancer at the age of 37. Dianne Chambers endured surgery, chemotherapy and dozens of rounds of radiation to fight aggressive breast cancer, and Janan Haugen spends most days helping care for her 16-year-old grandson, who is still being treated for brain cancer he developed at the age of 7.The three were among a group of about two dozen people who came together last week in a small town in central Iowa to share their experiences of cancer. They are part of a new research project investigating potential environmental causes for what the American Cancer Society’s advocacy arm calls a cancer “crisis.” Continue reading...

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1 week ago MTV host Ananda Lewis' heartbreaking regret that haunted her final years

MTV host Ananda Lewis has sadly died after a long fight with breast cancer. She had a heartwrenching regret when it came to her diagnosis

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2 w. ago British scientists make 'pivotal' breakthrough in fight against bowel cancer

New research has found that cancerous bowel cells can 'shapeshift' into the types of cells found in skin and muscle - making them harder to treat.

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3 w. ago Sir Chris Hoy's cancer crusade has helped to save more than 1,000 lives

Olympic legend Sir Chris Hoy launched his crusade to fight prostate cancer after his own terminal diagnosis, with astonishing results

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3 w. ago ‘Gift of life’: experts hail neck and head cancer breakthrough

Global trial shows immunotherapy drug significantly lowers chance of cancer spreading or returningAn immunotherapy drug can ward off head and neck cancers for twice as long as the standard treatment, in the biggest breakthrough in two decades.Pembrolizumab stimulates the immune system to fight cancer, targeting a specific protein that enables the drug to wipe out cancer cells. Continue reading...

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last month Chef James Martin's simple breakfast that could help fight cancer

The late Doctor Michael Mosley said the breakfast could help fight cancer

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