7 h. ago Cancer breakthrough as simple blood test could replace tumour biopsies by 2035

A simple blood test could soon detect cancer, thanks to Manchester scientists

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50 h. ago 'I found out I had incurable colon cancer after giving blood'

Jenny Garner and her family are refusing to give up

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52 h. ago Val Kilmer 'woke up in a pool of his own blood' after ignoring cancer warning signs

Hollywood actor Val Kilmer has sadly died at the age of 65 after a battle with pneumonia. The star was also previously diagnosed with throat cancer and had a 'hard time swallowing'

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56 h. ago New treatment for advanced blood cancer recommended for use on NHS

It is estimated that about 800 people with Hodgkin lymphoma could benefit from the decision by the National Institute for Health and Care Excellence.

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58 h. ago How Val Kilmer's voice changed after throat cancer left him using voice box and 'plugging hole in throat' to talk

The Hollywood legend - who died from pneumonia on Tuesday after a long health battle - was diagnosed with throat cancer after coughing up blood in 2014.

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5 d. ago Dad told he should 'just take vitamins' for fatigue when he had deadly blood cancer

The 48-year-old is "so grateful to be here" after his initial symptoms were dismissed.

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1 week ago 'I thought my symptoms were being caused by anxiety and grief

She put her symptoms into Chat GPT which told her she had blood cancer

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2 w. ago If you have a certain blood type, you're MORE likely to develop cancer, research suggests

A host of studies have suggested those with certain blood types are at increased risk of certain cancers, while others appear to offer a degree of protection against the disease.

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2 w. ago Amanda Mealing's cancer diagnosis shared by solicitor after cocaine car crash

The Casualty and Holby City star's solicitor revealed the actress has been battling blood cancer after she drove on cocaine.

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2 w. ago Blood test for ovarian cancer misses some Black and Native American patients, study finds

A new study finds that a common blood test for ovarian cancer may miss some Black and Native American patients, delaying their treatment

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2 w. ago Giving blood could have surprising health benefits – and even prevent cancer

Scientists have found giving blood can help the body produce healthier cells and even reduce the risk of blood cancer

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2 w. ago Dumfries and Galloway motorbike run aims to raise money for Blood Cancer UK

Carly Smith and her dad Steven also hope the June event will give the region's biking community a chance to socialise.

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3 w. ago 'Doctors said pain was stress and blood was piles, but I had cancer'

Ashley, 35, 'stormed the surgery' when his GP refused to see him, and a scan found a tumour the size of an orange

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3 w. ago Giving blood could offer surprising health benefits and 'cut cancer risk'

A new study suggests giving blood causes beneficial genetic changes in our blood cells

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4 w. ago Fears raised over the accuracy and reliability of DIY blood tests for prostate cancer

The rapid finger-prick tests, available online and at high street pharmacies for about £14.99, were found to provide inconsistent results.

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