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Curious about your cancer risk, or if your child might develop learning disabilities? There’s a genetic test for that—but it may not be accurate

How’s a patient to smartly navigate the muddy waters of convenient—but confusing—consumer genetics?

Fortune

Wearable Ultrasound Patch In Bra Detects Breast Cancer Quicker

New device aims to increase survival rates by monitoring breast tissue and detecting tumors in early stages.

Zenger

The bowel cancer symptom George Alagiah wished he’d caught earlier

The newsreader died while ‘surrounded by his family and loved ones’

The Independent UK

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HPV Tests For Women Over 65 Could Help Prevent Cervical Cancer: Study

Screenings are vital to detect the human papillomavirus (HPV), which can present abnormal and potentially cancerous cells.

Zenger

Full Moon August 2023 in Aquarius is a Super Moon – so prepare for super-sized drama

The Full Moon August 2023 - All will be revealed during this Full Moon, and if you’re one of these signs you need to be ready for it

Woman & Home

‘I could have gone to jail’: crime writer MW Craven on a life made up of spontaneous decisions

The author, who won the 2023 Theakston Old Peculier crime novel of the year for The Botanist, talks about his working-class childhood, his former careers as a soldier and a probation officer – and surviving cancer

The Guardian - UK

Bursts of activity that make you huff and puff ‘linked to reduced cancer risk’

The activities could include vigorous housework, carrying heavy shopping around the supermarket, or bursts of power walking

The Independent UK

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Hepatitis B and C could cause ‘significantly higher cancer risk’ than smoking daily pack of cigarettes

July 28 marks World Hepatitis Day.

The Independent UK

TV chef James Martin reveals cancer diagnosis amid bullying claims by crew

Martin recently apologised ‘for any offence or upset caused’ after he responded ’emotionally’ to an incident while filming.

Evening Standard

An experiment to switch from tobacco to sandalwood farming

At a time when efforts were underway to identify a suitable alternative crop for tobacco, which is linked to cancer and cardiovascular diseases among other ailments, Antardhwani, an independent think tank of HCG-Bharat Hospital and Institute of Oncology (BHIO), is steering a project under which tobacco farmers had switched to…

The Hindu

Less Than 5 Minutes Of Vigorous Daily Chores Cuts Cancer Risk By Up To A Third

New study suggests short bursts of intense activity during daily tasks have significant cancer-fighting benefits.

Zenger

TV chef James Martin reveals cancer diagnosis in apology over ‘bullying’ allegations

ITV star reveals diagnosis as he apologises after ‘bullying’ complaints

The Independent UK

Climb the stairs, lug the shopping, chase the kids. Incidental vigorous activity linked to lower cancer risks

Many people know exercise reduces the risk of cancers, including liver, lung, breast and kidney. But structured exercise is time-consuming, requires significant commitment and often financial outlay or travel to a gym. These practicalities can make it infeasible for most adults.

The Conversation

Inside Illumina’s bruising proxy battle with billionaire activist investor Carl Icahn

Illumina’s contentious acquisition of cancer test maker Grail brought billionaire Carl Icahn to the company’s doorstep.

Fortune

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The Independent UK

Vigorous activity for less than five minutes a day ‘could cut cancer risk by nearly 20%’

Just lifting heavy shopping can be enough to help reduce your risk

The Independent UK

Bursts of activity that make you huff and puff ‘linked to reduced cancer risk’

The activities could include vigorous housework, carrying heavy shopping around the supermarket, or bursts of power walking.

The Guardian - UK

UK asbestos firm owners ‘whitewashing reputation’ with All Blacks sponsorship

Altrad, parent company of Cape Asbestos, faces accusation as it rejects call for £10m cancer donation

The Independent UK

Biden announces an advanced cancer research initiative as part of the bipartisan 'moonshot' effort

President Joe Biden’s administration is announcing the first cancer-focused initiative under its advanced health research agency

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The Hindu

Biocon Foundation announces Oral Potentially Malignant Disorders Atlas project

The OPMD Atlas Project aims to evaluate and accurately deploy point-of-care (PoC) diagnosis systems in the national healthcare system to enable accurate screening, detection and prognosis of OPMD patients.

WEKU

A doctor leaves a lasting impression on a woman caring for her dying mom

When her mother was struggling with late-stage cancer, Julia had a conversation with a doctor that made her feel heard.

The Hindu

CMC, Vellore, introduces advance treatment for cancer patients

CMC Vellore introduces Brainlab Elements & Exac Trac Dynamic Systems to treat Oligometastasis in bones. SABR of Solitary Bone Metastasis is done using Exac Trac Dynamic Patient monitoring system. The system uses thermal-surface camera tech & real-time X-Ray tracking for high accuracy. First patient treated with SABR on June 30.…

Zenger

Botched Diagnosis: Mother Dies After Doctors Miss Five Chances To Detect Fatal Breast Tumor

Medical negligence leads to delayed diagnosis, worsening prognosis, and tragic loss for family.

The Hindu

Gleneagles Global Health City sets up intraperitoneal chemotherapy centre

Chennai's Gleneagles Global Health City has opened a HIPEC Centre to treat advanced abdominal cancers. J. Radhakrishnan, Commissioner of the Greater Chennai Corporation, inaugurated the Centre, attended by Alok Khullar, CEO, and other senior doctors. HIPEC delivers drugs directly to cancer cells in the abdomen, increasing efficacy. Over 100 successful…

The Guardian - AU

‘I don’t want treatment’: study shows financial toll of cancer is leading Australians to delay or stop care

Research reveals managing ‘financial toxicity’ for those diagnosed is crucial but there is a lack of resourcing and training to help deal with costs

Al Jazeera

Cancer patients head for Turkey after border closure protests in NW Syria

Referrals had temporarily stopped earlier in July after UN failed to agree on extension to cross-border aid mechanism.

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