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5 myths about lung cancer everyone needs to stop believing

Experts debunk common misconceptions around lung cancer

The Independent UK

Boy, 4, diagnosed with aggressive cancer on Christmas Day leaving family heartbroken

Jaxon Garvey was diagnosed with a rare and aggressive brain tumour after being taken to hospital just two days before Christmas. His parents, who also have a nine-month-old baby, were left devastated

Daily Mirror

New mRNA cancer vaccine has a key difference from most jabs

The experimental Moderna melanoma vaccine can't prevent melanoma, but it can be used to treat the cancer.

Inverse

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‘This will happen before 2030’: how the science behind Covid vaccines might help to fight cancer

The success of mRNA-based drugs in combating coronavirus is inspiring scientists to create similar vaccines for melanoma and other tumours

The Guardian - UK

Aslan bandmates 'praying for a miracle' as lead singer Christy Dignam receives palliative care

Lead singer Christy was diagnosed with the rare blood cancer amyloidosis in 2013 and his family confirmed that he is receiving palliative care

Dublin Live

Brave cervical cancer survivors speak out - from 'no symptoms' to fears for baby boy

We speak to three women who’ve had cervical cancer about their experiences– and why some want the NHS screening age lowered

Daily Mirror

Smear tests 'not working' as hundreds miss crucial cancer diagnosis

HUNDREDS of cervical cancer cases are going undetected in Scotland each year due to missed routine screenings, The Ferret can reveal.

The National (Scotland)

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Health board refutes Tory ‘five-year wait for cancer scan’ claims

A HEALTH board has refuted claims by the Tories that a patient waited nearly five years for a “crucial diagnostic”

The National (Scotland)

Sal Bando, former Oakland A’s captain, anchor to 1970s World Series winners, dies at 78

Sal Bando, the mustachioed third baseman and captain on the “Swingin’ A’s” teams that won three straight World Series titles from 1972-1974 has died after a battle with cancer. He was 78.

Tribune News Service

Free breast cancer checks for gold card holders: govt

The National Health Security Office (NHSO) on Saturday approved free breast cancer screening for women universal healthcare card holders with immediate family members who have had the condition.

Bangkok Post

Boy, 4, gets tragic diagnosis on Christmas Day after parents rush him to hospital

When a blood result came back clear, Jaxon's family believed there was nothing to worry about. But just hours after receiving the result, he lost his ability to walk properly

Manchester Evening News

Mum's fundraiser to help NI children's cancer charity develop new retreat

'Angel Wishes supported us so much during my daughter's treatment and now I want to help them'

Belfast Live

Engineer’s ‘long Covid’ turns out to be terminal cancer

Rob Hale, 33, said he has known for nearly two years that he will die of leukaemia, but he did not receive the terminal prognosis until December 2022

The Independent UK

Young Scottish mum has leg amputated after condition from childhood found to be cancer

Chantelle Cox, 25, had her right leg amputated from above the knee after doctors discovered a cancerous tumour in her ankle and calf.

Edinburgh Live

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Liverpool Echo

Lower back pain could be a sign of more serious condition

Cervical cancer can be prevented with a simple test

Wales Online

Joan Bakewell says cancer diagnosis has left her wondering how she will be remembered

The veteran broadcaster says she has only missed one day in front of the camera but admits treatment is 'inconvenient'

Glasgow Live

Bearsden woman raises £3,000 for cancer charity by hosting fitness classes

Vicki Houston has raised money for the Beatson Cancer Charity through her CardioFunk fitness classes at the Bearsden Community Hub, promoting fitness through dancing for all ages.

The Independent UK

4 warning signs of lung cancer the NHS doesn’t want you to ignore

Anyone experiencing symptoms should see a GP immediately

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The Independent UK

14 symptoms of pancreatic cancer you’re most likely to ignore

A pancreatic Cancer UK specialist nurse outlines easy-to-ignore signs of the disease

The Independent UK

5 myths about lung cancer everyone needs to stop believing

Experts debunk common misconceptions around lung cancer

The Independent UK

Cooking with gas ‘worse for health than living in polluted city’

Nitrogen dioxide irritates the lungs and can get into the bloodstream, increasing the risk of heart disease, cancer and Alzheimers’

Daily Mirror

Dying Brit pleads 'end cruel ban' as she plans 11,000 mile trip to die with dignity

Avril Barker, 51, who has terminal cancer, will have to undertake a gruelling 30-hour journey to New Zealand - where she has dual citizenship - to end her life on her own terms

Daily Mirror

Cancer-hit man told at Christmas he has weeks to live throws his own funeral

Rob Hale thought he was suffering from long Covid but the harrowing diagnosis was Leukaemia and after being given potentially weeks to live the 33-year-old vowed to live life to the max

Liverpool Echo

Man still smiling after being told he will die in 12 months

Jason is hoping to raise money for the people who have helped him

USAFacts

US cancer rates and trends: how have cancer rates and mortality changed over time?

Between 2000 and 2021, the cancer incidence rate per 100,000 people fell by 5.7%, while the mortality rate dropped by 27.5%.

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