15 h. ago Women with genetic cancer risk being ‘missed’ due to testing gaps – study

Some cancer patients have Lynch syndrome, which needs to be confirmed by genetic testing.

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22 h. ago More testing needed for genetic cancer risk as too many women ‘missed,’ experts say

A rare hereditary condition can elevate the risk of several kinds of cancer

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46 h. ago Fat jabs 'may stop hormone replacement therapy working and raise cancer risk'

The British Menopause Society (BMS) has advised doctors to closely monitor patients taking HRT for menopause while also using fat jabs (pictured, file photo).

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3 d. ago Doctor's 3 ingredient smoothie that could reduce cancer and diabetes risk

The smoothie has endless health benefits

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3 d. ago Many Black women consider synthetic braids safe. A study found toxins in all the brands it tested

Chemicals found in the braiding hair have been linked to increased cancer risk and organ damageIn recent years, personal care products marketed at Black women have received increased scrutiny for their toxicity, specifically chemical hair straighteners. These perms, also known as “relaxers”, have been condemned for causing severe health problems, including fertility issues, scalp irritations and increased risk of cancer.In light of this, many Black women have turned to natural hairstyles, including braids, as a way to avoid toxic chemicals. But recent research has revealed that popular brands of synthetic braiding hair, human-made extensions that are used in these protective styles, contain dangerous carcinogens, heavy metals and other toxins. Tested brands included in a recent study from Consumer Reports (CR) were Magic Fingers, The Sassy Collection, Shake-N-Go, Darling, Debut, Hbegant and Sensationnel, all mass producers of synthetic braiding hair. According to the CR study, all t...

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5 d. ago Revealed: Britain's ticking asbestos timebomb in our SUPERMARKETS. Just a few fibres can cause incurable cancer... now our shocking exposé reveals deaths of staff and millions more at risk

When David Paul fell ill and doctors asked whether he worked with asbestos, his reply was a firm 'no'.

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6 d. ago Just one glass of America's favorite drink 'turbocharges' risk of deadliest form of colon cancer, doctors warn

Colorectal cancer is the fourth most common in the US and second-leading cause of cancer deaths. Since the 1990s, early-onset cases have increased by 50 percent.

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7 d. ago Common food 90% of Brits don't eat enough of 'lowers risk of deadly cancer'

A dietitian says making one key change to your diet could slash cancer risk

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7 d. ago Ozempic raises risk of 'silent cancer' that is surging in young people, study finds

The findings come as part of the world's largest study of weight-loss drug users, which looked at 86,000 obese or overweight patients tracked for up to ten years.

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7 d. ago Eating this kind of bread can raise colon cancer patients’ risk of death

The findings add to research suggesting that diet may also influence cancer outcomes after treatment

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8 d. ago Why taking Mounjaro with HRT could raise risk of womb cancer

Women taking oral hormone replacement therapy are being advised to talk to their doctor if they also start using Mounjaro, amid concerns they could be at a higher risk of womb cancer...

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8 d. ago How taking Mounjaro with HRT could raise risk of womb cancer

Women taking oral hormone replacement therapy are being advised to talk to their doctor if they also start using Mounjaro, amid concerns they could be at a higher risk of womb cancer...

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8 d. ago Could you be at risk of a 'hidden' breast cancer that doesn't show up on scans? Vital questions to ask your doctor

The Mail on Sunday was among the first to raise the alarm over the NHS's outdated breast cancer screening practice. Now, a landmark study has found the programme needs urgent reform.

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9 d. ago Physical hobby loved by millions shockingly linked to colon cancer in young people for first time

It's an activity loved by the health-conscious, but a new study shows it can raise the risk of colon cancer in young people.

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9 d. ago Cancer study finds exercise 'better than a drug' at boosting survival chances

Exercise can be “better than a drug” at slashing the risk of cancer returning after treatment - the bombshell study findings were announced at the world’s largest cancer conference this weekend

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9 d. ago Simple lifestyle switch can slash colon cancer death by a third: 'It's better than any drug', according to top expert

Groundbreaking research has shown patients diagnosed with colon cancer saw their risk of death cut by 37 per cent.

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9 d. ago Brisk walks could cut risk of death for colon cancer patients by more than a third, study finds

Landmark trial finds a personalised physical activity programme can boost survival and reduces recurrence

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9 d. ago Exercise ‘better than drugs’ after cancer treatment, international trial finds

First clear evidence that structured exercise regime reduces risk of dying by a third and can stop cancer returning‘Now I do weight training’: how exercise helped one patient stay free of cancerExercise can reduce the risk of cancer patients dying by a third, stop tumours coming back and is even more effective than drugs, according to the results of a landmark trial that could transform health guidelines worldwide.For decades, doctors have recommended adopting a healthy lifestyle to lower the risk of developing cancer. But until now there has been little evidence of the impact it could have after diagnosis, with little support for incorporating exercise into patients’ routines. Continue reading...

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9 d. ago Exercise ‘better than drugs’ to stop cancer returning after treatment, trial finds

First clear evidence that structured exercise regime reduces risk of dying by a third, can stop tumours coming back or a new cancer developing‘Now I do weight training’: how exercise helped one patient stay free of cancerExercise can reduce the risk of cancer patients dying by a third, stop tumours coming back and is even more effective than drugs, according to the results of a landmark trial that could transform health guidelines worldwide.For decades, doctors have recommended adopting a healthy lifestyle to lower the risk of developing cancer. But until now there has been little evidence of the impact it could have after diagnosis, with little support for incorporating exercise into patients’ routines. Continue reading...

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9 d. ago Exercise slashes risk of death in patients with colon cancer – study

Approximately 31,800 people are diagnosed with the disease in the UK every year, according to Cancer Research UK estimates.

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