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Immunotherapy was meant to defeat cancer – what happened to the great promise?

In 1893, the American Journal of the Medical Sciences reported on ten patients whose large and hitherto incurable cancers had been injected with bacteria taken from skin infections. In every case, striking improvement was seen, marking the birth of “cancer immunotherapy” – using the power of the immune system to…

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Olivia Munn opens up about baring mastectomy scars for new SKIMS campaign following breast cancer battle

The actress, 44, revealed her breast cancer battle in March

Evening Standard

Mother suffered too much after infection linked to pigeons, inquiry told

Cancer patient Gail Armstrong, 73, died at the Queen Elizabeth University Hospital in Glasgow in January 2019.

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Hairy Bikers’ Si King: Dave Myers was my best mate and I still wait for his call

Myers, who found fame alongside King as part of the motorcycle-riding cooking duo, died aged 66 in February after being diagnosed with cancer.

Evening Standard

Bruce Springsteen facing 'questions of mortality'

Bruce Springsteen has been facing "questions of mortality" amid wife Patti Scialfa's battle with a rare form of blood cancer.

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‘World-first trial could revolutionise brain cancer treatment’ – researchers

The research will trial multiple new treatments for people in the UK living with glioblastoma.

The Independent UK

Hairy Biker Si King says his bond with late Dave Myers 'will never die'

Myers, 66, passed away in February after a two-year battle with cancer

Evening Standard

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"Check your oranges": Ad in Delhi Metro on breast cancer draws flak, netizens divided over its content

In the ongoing breast cancer awareness month, where health experts are working hard to make people aware of the deadly disease that claims millions of lives every year, especially those of women, an ad displayed at the Delhi Metro has caught attention of netizens, particularly due to its content.

The Times of India

Coleen Nolan issues heartbreaking update on sister’s terminal cancer

Coleen Nolan gave an emotional update on her sister Linda Nolan's terminal cancer during Tuesday's (22 October) episode of Loose Women.

The Independent UK

Doctors no longer recommend 'self-checks' for breast cancer — here's what to know

Breast self-exams used to be recommended as a part of routine breast cancer screening. Here's why the guidelines changed and what experts recommend instead.

LiveScience

Ian Paterson pitched cleavage-sparing mastectomy ‘like sales job’, inquest told

Procedures performed by convicted breast surgeon were not a recognised or authorised type of operation

The Guardian - UK

What are the foods rich in selenium and should we be worried about them?

A selenium limit could potentially prevent cancer spreading to other parts of the body

The Independent UK

Civil servant was ‘dead man walking’ when placed on Covid ward, inquiry told

Scottish Government official Andrew Slorance, 49, died in December 2020 at the Queen Elizabeth University Hospital in Glasgow.

Evening Standard

Danielle Fishel reveals why she didn't tell her young sons she had cancer

Danielle Fishel feared telling her young boys about her cancer diagnosis would make them worry she would die.

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The Independent UK

Mother whose cancer returned after ‘cleavage-sparing’ op ‘told she was unlucky’

Disgraced surgeon Ian Paterson performed the mastectomy on Chloe Nikitas after she was diagnosed with breast cancer in 2002.

Evening Standard

Head and neck cancer cases rising in England, report warns

Experts also highlighted ‘stark inequalities’, with people in the most deprived areas twice as likely to develop head and neck cancer

The Conversation

Chris Hoy reveals that he has terminal cancer – here’s how to spot early signs of prostate cancer

Sir Chris Hoy, an inspiration to so many of us, has just revealed he has terminal prostate cancer aged just 48 years old.

The Conversation

Breast cancer: why it’s difficult to treat and what new approaches are on the horizon

Breast cancer is the number one cancer among women: more than 2 million cases were diagnosed worldwide in 2022. It is also particularly challenging to treat. Physiologist Anna-Mart Engelbrecht, who heads the Cancer Research Group at Stellenbosch University, explains why this is so and how precision medicine could help.

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Kelsey Parker reveals Liam Payne was 'so supportive' during husband Tom Parker's illness and after his death

Kelsey Parker has revealed Liam Payne reached out straight away to give her and the family the love and support during her late husband Tom's battle with brain cancer and after his death.

The National (Scotland)

Chris Hoy sparks surge in web searches for cancer, says Macmillan

SIR Chris Hoy revealing his cancer is terminal sparked the biggest surge in web searches for the disease since the royal family’s diagnoses,…

The Independent UK

King hailed for ‘courageous’ decision to go public with cancer diagnosis

Charles met leading skin cancer experts as he visited the Melanoma Institute Australia in Sydney.

Evening Standard

Harvey Weinstein ‘diagnosed with rare cancer’ and receiving treatment in prison

Weinstein has had serious health problems and is recovering from emergency heart surgery which he underwent last month

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79 People Share The Most Hurtful Words They’ve Ever Received

Words hurt and cut deep, despite what the popular rhyme says. These people would know, and they were kind enough to share their stories despite pain these memories bring. The post 79 People Share The Most Hurtful Words They’ve Ever Received first appeared on Bored Panda.

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Harvey Weinstein diagnosed with cancer – reports

Disgraced Hollywood movie producer undergoing treatment for chronic myeloid leukemia in a New York prison, NBC and ABC have reported

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Harvey Weinstein 'diagnosed with rare form of bone marrow cancer

Disgraced film mogul Harvey Weinstein, 72, has been diagnosed with chronic myeloid leukaemia.

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