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Black and Mixed Black women needed for breast, ovarian and uterine cancer study
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University researchers are looking for Black and mixed Black women to take part in a study looking at their awareness of breast, ovarian and...
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Weight loss treatments for people with diabetes and obesity could lower the risk of obesity-related cancers
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Weight loss treatments, including medication and surgical procedures, may help lower the risk of obesity-related cancers in people with obesity...
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Campaign raises awareness of cancer symptoms women should look out for
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A campaign to raise awareness of the symptoms of womb cancer and increase earlier diagnosis among Black and ethnic minority women is showing signs...
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Cancer expert receives £100,000 donation towards his vital work
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A cancer expert who prolonged the life of the inspirational author and charity founder, Mick May, has received a £100,000 donation to help...
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New hope for patients with aggressive asbestos-linked cancer as trial shows a targeted cancer treatment can improve survival
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Leicester researchers have shown for the first time that a drug that prevents cancer cells from repairing can control the growth of mesothelioma,...
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Breakthrough molecular movie reveals DNA’s unzipping mechanism with implications for viral and cancer treatments
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Scientists at the Â鶹ÊÓƵ have captured the first detailed “molecular movie†showing DNA being unzipped at the atomic level
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New blood test to diagnose rare cancer could save lives
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Gynaecology experts from the Â鶹ÊÓƵ are aiming to develop a pioneering new blood test to help diagnose a rare form of womb cancer
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New ‘explant’ technique predicts a tumour’s responsiveness to breast cancer treatment
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Cancer researchers at the Â鶹ÊÓƵ have developed a technique that could predict how well some breast cancer patients will respond...
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Scientists investigate if red grape chemical can keep bowel cancer at bay
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Trial led by Â鶹ÊÓƵ scientists is giving participants resveratrol as a potential prevention drug for bowel cancer.
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New app launched to support estimated 175,000 people in the UK with Lynch Syndrome
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A new app has been launched with the help of the Â鶹ÊÓƵ, to help people living with Lynch Syndrome to monitor and manage their...