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Millions of CT scans are done every year – most leave important data behind

Recently, a patient came to the hospital where I work with a persistent cough. Their doctor had ordered a CT scan – a type of imaging that creates detailed cross-sectional pictures of the body’s interior – to look for pneumonia or another infection.

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US spending on first week of Iran war raises stark questions about priorities

$11.3bn more than enough to fund EPA or National Cancer Institute, where administration sought to slash budgets

The Guardian - US

867-5309 gets new home as number from 1980s hit is redirected to a new helpline

The iconic ‘867-5309/Jenny’ song was released by Tommy Tutone in 1981

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"We miss your smile, your warmth, your creativity, your compassion and your humour." Following his death last year, metal legends At The Gates have posted a moving new tribute to their singer Tomas Lindberg

The melodic death metal innovators have also explained how they were able to record their new album following Lindberg's cancer diagnosis

Metal Hammer

Scottish Labour pledge to tackle ‘gross inequalities’ in cancer screening

The pledge comes ahead of the Holyrood elections in May.

Evening Standard

The 1975 and Yungblud among acts featured in Teenage Cancer Trust art exhibition

The star-studded display, titled Good Energy, features a series of images from different artists’ concerts.

Evening Standard

A woman’s holiday took a chilling turn after a falling suitcase revealed a life-changing secret

Lauren Macpherson, 29, discovered she had terminal brain cancer after a heavy suitcase fell on her head during a trip last August. What started as a painful accident quickly spiraled into a life-altering diagnosis, revealing she has an estimated 10 to 12 years to live.

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ITV doctor slams videos falsely showing him promoting sham cancer treatments online

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GMB doctor furious over fake AI videos showing him promoting bogus cancer cures

An ITV doctor has said he is “really angry” after misleading videos falsely showing him promoting a fake cancer treatment were circulated online.

The Independent UK

Could Ozempic help people whose cancer has spread to the brain?

Weight-loss injections that have become famous for helping people shed pounds may also help some patients with advanced cancer live longer when the disease has spread to the brain, according to a new study.

The Conversation

Colorectal cancer is now the most common cause of cancer deaths in the US for people under 50

The American Cancer Society estimates that over 55,000 people will die from colorectal cancer in the U.S. this year. Of those, 7% will be under 50.

LiveScience

Cancer vaccines could transform treatment and prevention – but misinformation about mRNA vaccines threatens their potential

Scientists are making rapid progress toward a long-awaited goal that could help to reshape cancer care: mRNA cancer vaccines with the potential to significantly boost the immune system’s ability to fight and eliminate tumors.

The Conversation

The Wildhearts confirm frontman Ginger Wildheart has been diagnosed with a rare cancer

Ginger Wildheart has vowed to continue his concert commitments despite the diagnosis.

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'I owe that ride a lot' - how a bike ride helped diagnose one man's testicular cancer

A snowy mountain bike ride helped Simon Worley get a cancer diagnosis

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I was diagnosed with cancer after the London Marathon – now I’m running it with my daughter

Pritpal Kaur first attempt to run the marathon in 2023 led to ‘bad back pain’ and fatigue which she attributed to the gruelling experience

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"I won't go through treatment. I've lived the life of ten men and will die with dignity." Ginger Wildheart diagnosed with cancer, says he has "2-3" years left

Ginger has released a statement this morning following the sad news of his diagnosis yesterday

The Independent UK

Toddler aged just 15 months, diagnosed with rare brain tumour after GP’s chest infection ‘misdiagnosis’

Frank, now three, first presented with fatigue and irritability in April 2024, aged one

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Esther Rantzen gives terminal cancer update after drug stops working

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Esther Rantzen says doctors ‘surprised’ she has lived longer than expected

Dame Esther Rantzen has issued an update on treatment for her terminal cancer as she is “living longer” than her oncologist expected her to.

The Independent UK

British star Jo Butterfield eyes Paralympic history after beating breast cancer to compete in Winter Games

Jo Butterfield finished fifth alongside Jason Kean in her first Winter Paralympics in Milan-Cortina

International Business Times UK

Rex Culpepper Accident Led to Quarterback's Death at 28: Cause, Stats and What He Is Remembered For

Former Syracuse QB Rex Culpepper died at 28 after a dirt bike accident. He is remembered for his football career and inspiring return after cancer.

The Guardian - US

867-5309: number from 1980s hit song Jenny now routes callers to cancer support

Music’s most famous number is being repurposed to offer resources and support for patients and caregivers

Evening Standard

Guy Garvey says Elbow are working on new album ahead of Teenage Cancer Trust gig

The band have started writing their 11th studio album, as they prepare to perform a concert in aid of the charity at the Royal Albert Hall next week.

The Mary Sue

Don’t ignore unexplained weight loss or bloating! Doctor issues a stark warning about what these signs could mean

A consultant general surgeon has revealed five warning signs of colon cancer that you must not ignore, especially as over 100,000 new cases have already been detected in 2026 alone. It’s a stark reminder that while talking about bowel habits can feel uncomfortable, this kind of taboo could literally cost…

The Guardian - US

Trump chief of staff Susie Wiles diagnosed with breast cancer

Wiles, 68, praised by president as ‘one of the strongest people I know’, to continue working while having treatment

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