9 h. ago Dramatic rise in gastrointestinal cancers in people under 50

Colorectal cancer, which develops in the colon or rectum, was among the most common early-onset gastrointestinal cancers in the U.S. in 2022

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3 d. ago Trendy soft drink loved by millions could 'protect against bowel cancer' in some people, study reveals

A drink that has surged in popularity in recent years, lauded as a natural electrolyte, has now been found to ward off a host of inflammatory bowel disease that increase the risk of cancer.

Economics

6 d. ago Chemicals found in everyday products are being linked to cancer in young people

They have been around since the 1940s and are found in products like non-stick cookware, food packaging, stain-resistant fabrics

Science

9 d. ago NHS pharmacies to pilot ‘sponge on a string’ test to spot cancer precursor

Scheme in England to identify signs of oesophageal cancer forms part of government’s 10-year health planHundreds of people in England are to be offered a “sponge on a string” test to identify a precursor to one of the deadliest cancers in high-street pharmacies for the first time.Patients with persistent heartburn or acid reflux can take the “game-changer” tablet-sized capsule that when washed down with a glass of water expands in the stomach. Continue reading...

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1 week ago Doctors warn millions of people will be diagnosed with stomach cancer because of common infection

Called Helicobacter pylori the bacteria is estimated to cause just under half of all stomach cancers in the UK and although 40 per cent of Britons have it the vast majority show no symptoms.

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2 w. ago Startling discovery about The Pill and cancer that's rising in young people

Researchers have made an unexpected discovery about the Pill and liver cancer - which has risen 86 per cent among 25-to-49-year-olds since the 1990s.

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2 w. ago Researchers discover certain gut bacteria can protect you from toxic plastics that increase cancer risks

Exposure to thousands of long-lasting chemicals may put people at an increased risk of cancer and other negative health impacts

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2 w. ago Scientists discover new cause of aggressive cancer in young people... and a possible treatment

A little-known molecule may be the key to treating aggressive cancer that often strikes young people, a study from researchers at Cold Spring Harbor Laboratory in New York suggests.

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2 w. ago It takes a village: When my friends were facing cancer, a community of people stepped up to get them through

Whether you're facing devastating news or on the road to recovery, the support of loved ones – and the expert care of Macmillan Cancer Support professionals – can make all the difference

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2 w. ago Tennis champ gets tipsy after one beer...it was a sign of deadly cancer that's rising in young people

The tennis coach said: 'I can usually drink a bottle of wine and not feel anything. But after I noticed the lump in my neck, I realised I was getting drunk after just a glass.'

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2 w. ago This is the terrifying truth about alternative cancer therapies

As a former breast surgeon who has had breast cancer three times, I'm used to people telling me about medical matters, and I help others navigate the minefield of misinformation online.

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2 w. ago Smoking, drinking too much and being overweight ‘puts one in 50 adults in England at risk of early death’

Exclusive: Research finds about 1 million people are living with ‘triple threat’ that increases risk of diseases such as cancer or diabetesOne in 50 people aged 16 or older in England is at risk of an early death because they smoke, drink too much and are overweight, research has found.This “triple threat” increases the risk of diseases such as cancer and diabetes and in some cases dying as much as 20 years earlier than they should, a senior doctor has said.12.7% of people in England (5.9 million) are overweight and drink more than 14 units but do not smoke.5.5% (2.5 million) are overweight and smoke but drink less than 14 units.1.4% (600,000) smoke and drink more than 14 units but have a normal weight. Continue reading...

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2 w. ago Triple threat of smoking, drinking and weight ‘puts a million in England at risk of early death’

Exclusive: Three risky behaviours can mean people dying 20 years earlier than they should, says senior doctorOne in 50 people aged 16 or older in England are at risk of an early death because they smoke, drink too much and are overweight, research has found.This “triple threat” increases the risk of diseases such as cancer and diabetes and in some cases means people dying 20 years earlier than they should, a senior doctor has said.12.7% of people in England (5.9 million) are overweight and drink more than 14 units but do not smoke.5.5% (2.5 million) are overweight and smoke but drink less than 14 units.1.4% (600,000) smoke and drink more than 14 units but have a normal weight. Continue reading...

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3 w. ago Scientists pinpoint exact number of alcoholic drinks that can cause colon cancer

Health experts from the World Health Organization have revealed the exact number of alcoholic drinks it takes to increase the risk of colon cancer, which is surging in young Americans.

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3 w. ago How we're killing our microbiome and kimchi alone won't save it – video

Our human microbiome is in decline, which is likely to be contributing to the sharp rise in non-communicable diseases, health conditions that cannot be directly transmitted between people, such as cardiovascular disease and cancers. Josh Toussaint-Strauss talks to Dr James Kinross, colorectal surgeon and author of the book Dark Matter: The New Science of the Microbiome, about why the human microbiome is in decline, how modern life is impacting it and what we can do to look after itJames Kinross also appeared recently on the Guardian’s Science Weekly podcast, you can listen here:Your microbiome questions answered: part oneYour microbiome questions answered: part two Continue reading...

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3 w. ago Surge in people getting tested after Dermot Murnaghan cancer news

There have been a number of recent high-profile cases of prostate cancer, and a number of well-known people have died after contracting the illness

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3 w. ago Beatson Cancer Charity awarded £82,950 Young Start grant to support RadioTherapy podcast

Beatson Cancer Charity has received a Young Start award of £82,950 from The National Lottery Community Fund to continue the success of RadioTherapy – a podcast created by and for young people who have been diagnosed with cancer.

Economics

3 w. ago New ‘sponge on a string’ trick could spare invasive cancer tests for ‘thousands of people’

Sponge test ‘could benefit thousands of people’ with Barrett’s oesophagus

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3 w. ago Revealed: Areas of UK where young people could be at greater risk of cancer linked to oral sex

Infection with the virus can trigger several types of cancers, including those in the head, neck and cervix. HPV is commonly spread through sex with someone who is already infected.

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3 w. ago New UKHSA plea to 'get vaccinated' as fewer people have jab that prevents cancer

The UK Health Security Agency (UKHSA) has warned that variations in geographical coverage of Human Papillomavirus (HPV) vaccine in adolescents across England is leaving young women in some areas with less protection against cervical and some other cancers

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