World No Tobacco Day marks continued destruction
World No Tobacco Day marks continued destruction: The World Health Organization (WHO) has today revealed new information on the extent…
Cancer
Most Brits can’t spot melanoma skin cancer
Most Brits can't spot the signs of melanoma skin cancer: New survey data shows only 20% of the UK public…
Different subtypes defined in small cell lung cancer
Different subtypes defined in small cell lung cancer (SCLC): SCLC is a particularly aggressive cancer that typically occurs in smokers,…
Excess weight doubles risk of womb cancer
New research shows that lifelong excess weight almost doubles a woman’s risk of developing womb cancer*, according to a Cancer…
Five types of bacteria linked to aggressive prostate cancer
Five types of bacteria linked to aggressive prostate cancer: Researchers at the University of East Anglia have found a link…
New skin microbiopsy device developed
UQ microbiopsy deal could change the way skin conditions are diagnosed: A skin microbiopsy device developed by researchers at The University…
Largest study for breast cancer in men launched
A new international consortium to uncover genes that lead to breast cancer in men has been launched at Queen's University…
The ripple effects of a cancer diagnosis
The ripple effects of a cancer diagnosis can be seen throughout entire families and communities, Beth Cooper discusses the importance…
Bladder cancer: effective drugs identified
Bladder cancer: therapeutically effective drugs identified: Hundreds of chemical compounds were screened on cell cultures representing different stages and subtypes…
Cause of metastasis in prostate cancer discovered
Cause of metastasis in prostate cancer discovered: Prostate cancers remain localised in the majority of cases, giving affected individuals a…