8 h. ago How a ‘simple selfie’ could be used to predict life expectancy

Academics say AI could be used in cancer treatment alongside vital signs, lab results and medical imaging

Politics

44 h. ago Real Housewives star Teddi Mellencamp reflects on ‘extreme’ highs and lows of cancer treatment

‘Real Housewives of Beverly Hills’ star told fans that she picks up her blonde wig on ‘crying days’

Politics

64 h. ago My patient’s cancer was curable but for years she endured painful sex as a result. This story is all too familiar | Ranjana Srivastava

Many cancer patients suffer sexual health problems but this important quality of life indicator is woefully ignoredIt is not often that a cancer patient promises to regale her oncologist with “wild stories about my sexual adventures”, but this might just be my favourite promise of late, both for the exuberant proclamation and the prolonged heartache that preceded it.The first part of the story is all too familiar. Continue reading...

Science

64 h. ago My patient’s cancer was curable but for years she endured painful sex. This story is all too familiar | Ranjana Srivastava

Many cancer patients suffer sexual health problems but this important quality of life indicator is woefully ignoredIt is not often that a cancer patient promises to regale her oncologist with “wild stories about my sexual adventures”, but this might just be my favourite promise of late, both for the exuberant proclamation and the prolonged heartache that preceded it.The first part of the story is all too familiar. Continue reading...

Science

66 h. ago Oncologist says patients using one treatment for cancer 'twice as likely to die'

The type of therapy is often used instead of other treatments such as chemotherapy and radiotherapy

Science

3 d. ago James Whale says he won't make Christmas and is 'at the end' in tragic cancer update

Celebrity Big Brother star James Whale has admitted he doesn't think he will make it to Christmas after being diagnosed with kidney cancer five years ago as treatment isn't an option

Events

6 d. ago NHS Forth Valley unveils new 'rapid' cancer diagnostic service

The service is designed to speed up referrals for possible patients whose symptoms don't meet the normal criteria for referrals to cancer treatment pathways.

Science

8 d. ago World leading cancer research and treatment hub lined up for Sutton

The £1 bn scheme is subject to approval by the local authority in the Autumn with work starting next year

Science

8 d. ago New vaccine to treat 15 types of cancer now available on NHS

New jab will treat skin, bladder and oesophagus cancer, with 1,200 patients a month receiving it

Politics

8 d. ago King Charles opens up on 'frightening' battle in update on cancer treatment

This is a breaking news story and is constantly being updated as the story develops

Events

8 d. ago Breakthrough urine test could soon be used to detect one of the most common forms of cancer

Findings may also lead to drug targets for personalised treatment against cancer

Politics

9 d. ago Cancer experts urge doctors to prescribe one simple thing to suffering patients

Exercise has been found to reduce treatment side effects of cancer, improve sleep and boost mental wellbeing - experts now want doctors to prescribe exercise to cancer patients

Science

9 d. ago Sinners production designer reveals hidden Chadwick Boseman tribute in Ryan Coogler hit

‘Black Panther’ star died of colon cancer in 2020 after four years of treatment

Events

1 week ago The part of the country where you're most likely to die a 'preventable' death

People living in one area had more than triple the chance of suffering an avoidable death compared to those living in a different part of the country, according to official data.

Events

1 week ago New cancer treatment could 'change the world' for newly diagnosed head and neck cancer patients by adding several years to their life

During a major phase III trial, pembrolizumab combined with standard treatment kept cancer at bay for an average of 60 months - five years - compared to the typical 30 months.

Science

1 week ago Trisha Goddard reveals how she dealt with her incurable cancer condition while in CBB

Talk show legend Trisha Goddard has opened up on how she dealt with maintaining her cancer treatment while in the famous Celebrity Big Brother house for weeks until her exit

Economics

1 week ago 'I went for a salon treatment but walked out with a cancer diagnosis'

Margaret Gardiner, 65, who won the Miss Universe pageant in 1978, revealed that she was diagnosed with cancer after having a simple beauty treatment

Science

1 week ago 'Sometimes I think "Why me?" And I scream at God... but you can't be so scared of dying you become afraid of living': TRISHA GODDARD reveals incurable cancer treatment in first interview

Please don't apply the word 'terminal' to Trisha Goddard 's cancer. Life-limiting, incurable, stage four, metastatic, are allowable, but do not imply she is dying from it because, she is not.

Events

1 week ago Young mum given 18 months to live after sudden seizure at family pub meal

A 23-year-old mum was diagnosed with terminal brain cancer and her family is now raising funds for life-extending treatment in Germany to give her more time with her young son.

Society

1 week ago Scots cancer tot to get treatment abroad as locals rally round to raise cash

The parents of a tot with four cancer have been left 'amazed' after the community raised money for potentially life-saving treatment abroad.

Economics