3 h. ago Incurable blood cancer patients now living twice as long, study finds

Multiple myeloma is incurable, and happens when the bone marrow makes abnormal white blood cells

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3 h. ago Survival time for incurable blood cancer almost doubles since 2005, study finds

Experts called the gain for myeloma patients ‘impressive’ but said continued research is needed to continue progress.

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6 h. ago King Charles gives health update while supporting cancer patient during hospital visit

Still receiving treatment himself, the King toured the hospital's new enclosed winter garden and spoke with patients and staff.

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7 h. ago 'I'm not too bad': King Charles talks about his personal recovery with fellow cancer patients during Birmingham hospital visit

The King shared a candid health update as he spoke with a cancer patient at the opening of a new hospital in Birmingham today - while his wife was visiting the New Normandy Barracks in Aldershot.

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9 h. ago King gives cancer battle update as he meets patients with the disease in hospital

King charles discussed his health as he opened a new hospital in the Midlands

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9 h. ago King Charles gives health update as he comforts cancer patient on hospital visit

King Charles returned to duty after his Balmoral break today by visiting Birmingham to open the new Midland Metropolitan University Hospital where he met staff and patients

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11 h. ago New £30m Sir Bobby Robson Institute a 'gamechanger' for cancer patients

Plans for the centre dedicated to Sir Bobby Robson were unveiled today - the facility will also carry out vital trials testing new treatments.

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16 h. ago NHS trust warned of ‘neglect’ after failure to spot patient’s fatal lung cancer

Anne Lorraine Dyson died on February 24 after being monitored for lung disease since September 2021.

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17 h. ago Cancer postcode lottery 'puts 100,000 lives at risk' as UK charity calls for urgent action

Tens of thousands of cancer patients could at risk because they live too far from hospitals, Macmillan has warned

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26 h. ago Tens of thousands of cancer patients at risk because they live too far from hospitals

One teenager in Wales was forced to travel four to six hours away to get vital cancer treatment, Macmillcan Cancer Support reveals

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26 h. ago Almost 1.4million UK cancer patients let down by 'postcode lottery' of care, damning report reveals

Four in ten people living with the disease (40 per cent) say they struggled to get the most suitable treatment simply because of where they live.

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33 h. ago Breakthrough for breast cancer survivors after discovery of which patients most likely to have recurring disease

Breast cancer is the most common cancer diagnosed among American women, accounting for about 30 percent of all new cases

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5 d. ago Madness star Chris Foreman reveals incurable blood cancer diagnosis

69-year-old guitarist said he has ‘a long way to go before I get back onstage’

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5 d. ago Madness star Chris Foreman, 69, reveals he has been diagnosed with incurable blood cancer

Madness star Chris Foreman has revealed he has been diagnosed with incurable cancer.

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6 d. ago Cancer and dementia patients could see improved treatment with new facility

A new facility in Darlington will be backed by £29.6 million of Government funding, with the aim of maintaining the UK’s lead in RNA science.

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6 d. ago New study reveals what can REALLY heal your liver after drinking

Scientists analysing records from 60,000 adults found that two lifestyle factors dramatically cut alcohol-related liver deaths, with the greatest benefits seen in those at high risk.

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9 d. ago Ovarian cancer blood test can detect disease early, study suggests

Test that uses machine learning to find signs of the disease in blood could significantly improve patient outcomesScientists have developed a simple blood test to spot ovarian cancer early that could “significantly improve” outcomes for women with the disease.More than 300,000 women, mostly over the age of 50, are diagnosed worldwide each year, according to the World Cancer Research Fund. Ovarian cancer is often diagnosed late, which makes treating the condition more difficult. Continue reading...

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1 week ago More than 52,000 cancer patients are left waiting too long for care, figures show

More than 52,000 cancer patients had to wait longer than they should have to be diagnosed and start treatment in the first six months of this year, figures reveal.

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1 week ago Nice guys really do finish last as they live longer lives than grumps, study says

A study found that those who have a cheerier outlook on life are more likely to live longer than those who carry around negative energy with them all the time

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1 week ago Visceral fat in three key areas linked to decrease in heart health

A study found visceral fat hidden around the stomach, intestines and liver is linked to heart ageing - some fat, on hips and thighs in women, can protect against heart ageing

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