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Wednesday, Sep 4

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Personalized treatment for liver fat needed after discovery of new link to cardiovascular diseases, cancer

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New research led by Hanieh Yaghootkar, Senior Lecturer in Precision Health at the University of Lincoln, U.K., challenges the belief that liver fat is an independent risk factor for cardiovascular disease.

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Cancer survivors unite to help save lives at first Relay For Life event in Ayrshire

Over £75,000 was raised for Cancer Research UK by the Relay For Life committee and teams throughout the year.

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Brave Stockport mum of three shines light on Cancer Research

A Stockport mum-of-three who saw her GP after it looked as though her right breast had slightly deflated, faced a devastating cancer diagnosis. Nik Statham is now urging support for Cancer Research UK’s Shine Manchester night-time walking…

Friday, Aug 30

13

Ishani Malhotra named ‘woman entrepreneur of the year’ by cancer research horizons

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Cancer Research Horizons, the innovation arm of Cancer Research UK, announced the winners of its second Innovation & Entrepreneurship Awards at it’s gala dinner on the 20th of March in London.These awards celebrate the UK’s most innovative…

Wednesday, Aug 28

03

UK needs national prostate cancer screening strategy to end diagnosis 'postcode lottery', charity claims

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Prostate Research UK believes improvements to testing, including better scans and safer biopsies, mean the benefits now outweigh the risks, such as false positives and over-treatment.

Sunday, Aug 25

07

Six symptoms of 'very rare' cancer that left man 'feeling like a freak'

Around 700 men were diagnosed with penile cancer each year in the UK, according to Cancer Research

Friday, Aug 23

02

Lung cancer vaccine: How does it work?

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The first UK patient received the jab at the National Institute for Health Research UCLH Clinical Research Facility on Tuesday.

Lung cancer vaccine: How does it work?

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The first UK patient received the jab at the National Institute for Health Research UCLH Clinical Research Facility on Tuesday.

Lung cancer vaccine: How does it work?

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The first UK patient received the jab at the National Institute for Health Research UCLH Clinical Research Facility on Tuesday.

Lung cancer vaccine: How does it work?

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The first UK patient received the jab at the National Institute for Health Research UCLH Clinical Research Facility on Tuesday.

Wednesday, Aug 14

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Health benefits of sunlight may outweigh the risks of skin cancer in gloomier parts of the UK, research suggests

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Scientists from the University of Edinburgh found exposure to higher levels of ultraviolet (UV) radiation is linked to a drop in deaths due to cancer and cardiovascular disease.

Monday, Aug 12

14

‘My mum waited 14 months for cancer results – patients deserve better’

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Analysis by Cancer Research UK found more than 380,000 cancer patients have not been treated on time since 2015

Sunday, Aug 11

03

Men with long ring fingers up to 10% more likely to develop prostate cancer

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New research shows men with relatively long ring fingers are up to 10 per cent more likely to get prostate cancer, which is diagnosed in around 55,000 men in the UK each year.

Thursday, Aug 8

12

A 24-hour relay to take place for the first time in Ayrshire in aid of Cancer Research UK

Relay for Life Ayrshire will have live performances, kids entertainment, food stalls and more.

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Ground-breaking study reveals previously unknown genetic causes of colorectal cancer

A pioneering study, led by UK universities*, including the University of Oxford, The Institute of Cancer Research, London, the University of Manchester and the University of Leeds, has provided the most comprehensive analysis to date of…

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'My rare and aggressive cancer was dismissed as a verruca'

According to Cancer Research UK, only 1% to 3% of melanoma cases are acral melanoma, the disease which led to the death of Reggae artist Bob Marley in 1981 aged just 36

'My rare cancer was dismissed as a verruca - your mind immediately goes to the worst place'

According to Cancer Research UK, only 1% to 3% of melanoma cases are acral melanoma, the disease which led to the death of Reggae artist Bob Marley in 1981 aged just 36

Monday, Aug 5

11

Lanarkshire locals urged to join night-time walking event for Cancer Research UK

The charity’s annual Shine Night Walk is set to take place in Glasgow on Saturday, August 31.

Friday, Aug 2

15

Skin cancer symptom: Brits urged to check for sign walking up stairs

Non-Melonoma Skin Cancer - which is one of the most common cancers in the world - sees 155,985 cases on average every year, according to Cancer Research UK.

Thursday, Aug 1

'Why I’m one of 1.7m people signed up for the UK’s largest ever health research programme'

It’s simple to join in and might just help in the detection and treatment of diseases like dementia, cancer and diabetes