8 h. ago Millions of cancer patients promised faster diagnosis with help of new tech tool

The tool, called Cancer 360, brings cancer patients’ data into one central system and is to be rolled out soon, the DHSC said.

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10 h. ago New NHS tech promises faster diagnosis for millions of cancer patients

The tool is aimed at prioritising urgent cases and expediting treatment

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3 d. ago Common bathroom mistake that can put you at risk of deadly cancer, expert warns

Millions could be at risk of deadly skin cancer for making the a very common storage mistake, according to skin health expert Dr Ed Robinson,

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6 d. ago Chaos unleashed by Musk’s Doge is starting to wain – what does that mean?

Tech billionaire plans to hang up the chainsaw as he steps away from ‘efficiency’ role amid Tesla sales slump“This is the chainsaw for bureaucracy!” screamed Elon Musk, wielding the power tool before a cheering crowd at a rightwing political conference. The tech titan promised to slice and dice the US federal government and save taxpayers a trillion dollars. Oozing confidence, the world’s richest person seemed unstoppable.That was February. Last week Musk announced that he is hanging up his chainsaw and stepping back from his role overseeing the unofficial “department of government efficiency”, or Doge, to focus on Tesla, his beleaguered electric vehicle company. The news led some to hope the chaos unleashed by Doge is finally waning. Continue reading...

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6 d. ago Chaos unleashed by Musk’s Doge is starting to wane – what does that mean?

Tech billionaire plans to hang up the chainsaw as he steps away from ‘efficiency’ role amid Tesla sales slump“This is the chainsaw for bureaucracy!” screamed Elon Musk, wielding the power tool before a cheering crowd at a rightwing political conference. The tech titan promised to slice and dice the US federal government and save taxpayers a trillion dollars. Oozing confidence, the world’s richest person seemed unstoppable.That was February. Last week Musk announced that he is hanging up his chainsaw and stepping back from his role overseeing the unofficial “department of government efficiency”, or Doge, to focus on Tesla, his beleaguered electric vehicle company. The news led some to hope the chaos unleashed by Doge is finally waning. Continue reading...

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7 d. ago Childhood cancer survivors tackle London Marathon for ‘brighter future’

Children with Cancer UK hopes to raise £3 million towards its efforts to create a world where every child and young person survives their cancer.

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2 w. ago Common cooking ingredient could increase risk of breast cancer, warns top doctor

A common cooking ingredient used by millions of us every day could increase the risk of breast cancer, according to a new study from a team of experts

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2 w. ago Popular cooking ingredient used by millions linked to breast cancer, warns top doctor

Linoleic acid, which is found in some vegetable oils, has been linked to an aggressive cancer as a professor warned people to use it in moderation to avoid future issues

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2 w. ago Top doctor warns cooking ingredient millions use is linked to aggressive breast cancer

Professor Justin Stebbing, who has led groundbreaking research into cancer treatments, described a recent study highlighting the cancer risk as 'significant'.

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2 w. ago Free US family planning clinics face ruin after White House freezes funds

Title X, with services like STI tests and cancer screenings, in limbo after Trump administration pauses $66m in fundsMore than 10 days after the Trump administration froze roughly $66m of federal funds that had been earmarked for no- and low-cost family planning services, the providers that had been scheduled to receive that money are staring down the possibility of financial collapse.Title X, the country’s largest federal family planning program, provides clinics across the country with more than $200m each year for services such as contraception, STI tests and cancer screenings. In 2023, more than 2 million people received healthcare through Title X, which helps people regardless of income, age or citizenship status. For many, Title X is their only source of healthcare. Continue reading...

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2 w. ago Paul was diagnosed with bowel cancer at 39... the only sign was a problem millions suffer from every day

Now he's receiving pioneering NHS treatment that has spared him from surgery altogether.

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