9 h. ago New personalized skin cancer treatment shows success in preventing return of high

Patients with severe melanoma who received the treatment were 49% less likely to die or have their cancer return, pharmaceutical companies Moderna and Merck announced in five-year findings.

Politics

30 h. ago Lawyer who lied that his cancer had returned and needed treatment so he could get a week's holiday is struck off

Soham Panchamiya, who worked at law firm Reed Smith, had previously suffered from cancer and told his employer he needed a week off for chemotherapy after he claimed it had returned.

Politics

37 h. ago Scotland first part of UK to approve ‘cutting edge’ treatment for stomach cancer

The Scottish Medicines Consortium has approved zolbetuximab – to be used together with chemotherapy – to treat those with advanced stomach cancer.

Politics

45 h. ago Scots scientists investigating cancer mystery make fresh discovery that could aid treatment

The discovery could tackle some of the hard-to-treat cancers.

Economics

49 h. ago Researchers discover new treatments to prevent growth of two cancers

The research looked at the genes which can cause cancer, with a focus on the bowel and liver

Science

55 h. ago Scots mum with terminal cancer in last chance bid for treatment abroad to see kids grow up

Michelle Gemmell, 39, from Bellshill, said she is facing "life or death" after being told by NHS doctors that there is nothing more they can do for her.

Politics

58 h. ago Simple blood test can predict which breast cancer treatment will work best, study finds

Exclusive: DNA test means patients could be offered most effective treatment first, boosting their chances of beating the diseaseScientists have developed a simple DNA blood test that can predict how well patients with breast cancer will respond to treatment.More than 2 million people globally each year are diagnosed with the disease, which is the world’s most prevalent cancer. Although treatments have improved in recent decades, it is not easy to know which ones will work best for which patients. Continue reading...

Economics

3 d. ago Mum diagnosed with breast cancer after pain during hot yoga class

Vicki Poole was diagnosed with lobular breast cancer in 2022 and now faces another mastectomy

Science

4 d. ago Angie Best shares emotional hospital update as she undergoes 'mistletoe' cancer treatment

Angie Best shared a photo from her hospital bed in Switzerland as she undergoes treatment for colon cancer that has spread to her liver

Science

6 d. ago Hospital trust slammed by watchdog after woman dies while waiting almost three months for cancer treatment

Mid and South Essex NHS Foundation Trust figures show that at the end of August, 664 patients were waiting longer than 62 days to confirm a cancer diagnosis, or rule it out, and begin treatment

Events

6 d. ago Family has nightmares about woman's hospital treatment after cancer death

Delays meant by the time she had a diagnosis she was too ill to be helped

Events

7 d. ago Colleen Hoover shares cancer diagnosis as she undergoes treatment

The It Ends With Us author shared the news with her social media followers

Science

7 d. ago Barry Manilow announces new tour dates following lung cancer treatment

The ‘Copacabana’ singer added six shows to his US tour

Politics

7 d. ago Trisha Goddard shares cancer update after heartbreaking question to doctor

Trisha Goddard has shared a powerful update on her stage four breast cancer and revealed how treatment, fitness and family support are helping her live well with the disease

Science

7 d. ago Influencer Lorna Luxe says 'treatment no longer an option' for husband's terminal cancer

Lorna Luxe, who has more than 1.6million followers on Instagram, has shared a devastating update in her husband's cancer battle.

Science

7 d. ago Colleen Hoover reveals cancer diagnosis as she approaches end of treatment

Author Colleen Hoover has revealed on social media that she has been battling cancer, but is now approaching the end of her radiation therapy

Science

9 d. ago Couple cancel spring wedding as they face £20k vet bill to cover life

Lindsey Moore, 30, and Chris Bennett, 33, have been told Gus needs radiotherapy, which costs £12,000 per course. He is already having injections and other treatments that cost £1,200 per month.

Economics

1 week ago Davina McCall urged by expert to rethink health decision after 'frightening' diagnosis

Davina McCall has been open about her recovery following breast cancer treatment, which came around a year after she underwent surgery to remove a benign brain tumour

Science

1 week ago Davina McCall issues 'emotional' health update after breast cancer diagnosis

Davina McCall shared with fans that she felt 'more emotional' than she expected to feel after completing her radiotherapy treatment following her breast cancer diagnosis

Science

1 week ago Davina McCall shares health update after cancer diagnosis 'it was very, very emotional'

The Masked Singer UK favourite Davina McCall shared an emotional but hopeful message with fans after finishing her preventative treatment following cancer surgery

Science