54 h. ago Doctor reveals 'sudden and almost obsessive craving for a certain type of food' people often experience three months before cancer diagnosis

Research has also suggested food cravings may be associated with certain cancers including breast, ovarian and endometrial.

Science

9 d. ago Chilling moment doctor realises evil mum had poisoned family with 'delicious' deadly lunch

Erin Patterson's murder trial heard she invited her estranged husband's family to lunch to discuss her alleged cancer diagnosis. The meal resulted in the deaths of three people from mushroom poisoning

Society

1 week ago I blamed my bloating on a bad diet... then I was diagnosed with 'silent' cancer striking more and more young people

Rachel Danchek was 30 when she first noticed unusual bloating and periods that were more painful than usual.

Events

1 week ago New support in Greenock for people living with secondary breast cancer

Leading research and support charity, Breast Cancer Now, is launching a new service in Greenock for people living with incurable secondary breast cancer.

Politics

1 week ago Treatment that can double bladder cancer survival rates available to 1,000 patients in England

People with disease that has spread have been found to live twice as long when given treatment hailed as ‘hopeful’More than 1,000 patients living with bladder cancer in England will be eligible for a treatment which can double survival rates from the disease.In England, 18,000 people are diagnosed with bladder cancer each year, and only about 10% of people with stage 4 bladder cancer will survive five years or more after they are diagnosed. Continue reading...

Events

1 week ago Colon cancer study unleashes startling new theory about mysterious explosion of cases in young people

It's an activity loved by the health-conscious, but a new study shows it can raise the risk of colon cancer in young people.

Events

2 w. ago Ayrshire Cancer Support fundraising campaign returns this September

This September walk, run, cycle, swim or however you like to move, and turn your miles into support for people affected by cancer across Ayrshire

Politics

3 w. ago Patients whose lives were ruined after being ‘needlessly given cancer drug for years’ sue NHS trust

Overprescribing of temozolomide left some people with secondary cancer and other severe side-effects, say lawyers

Science

4 w. ago Scientists reveal reason behind 'steep' increase in colon cancer cases among young people

An investigation by the American Cancer Society (ACS) found that after a stable 15-year trend, diagnoses of local-stage colorectal cancer (CRC) rose steeply in adults aged 45 to 49 years old.

Science