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Suntans may be going out of fashion A suntanned appearance may be going out of fashion, according to a new survey of British teenagers.
Reconstructive breast surgery may reduce impact of breast cancer A new report in Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery has examined recent advances in plastic surgery that now allow breast cancer patients to undergo reconstructive surgery.
Young children found using sunbeds Concerns have been raised over children's use of sunbeds in Britain after a consumer watchdog discovered youngsters as young as eight using the tanning devices.
Vitamin D linked to breast cancer prevention Countries that have more sunlight have lower incidence of breast cancer, therefore providing evidence that the disease might be curbed by the sun's naturally-occuring vitamin D, says a recent...
Breast cancer research news : Breast cancer patients with anaemia advised to exercise Breast cancer patients with the common disorder of anaemia could help tackle the problem with moderate exercise, new research has found. People suffering from anaemia often feel weak or tired and the...
Breast cancer : Chemotherapy delay following breast surgery 'okay' A study has shown that it is safe for women who have undergone surgery for early-stage breast cancer to delay chemotherapy for up to 12 weeks.Chemotherapy is a proven form of cancer treatment and is...
Density of breast tissue linked to breast cancer risk The density of tissues within the breast is a key determinant of breast cancer, a new study has shown.A paper published in today's Journal of the National Cancer Institute reports that breasts with...
Breast cancer survival: Outlook is brighter Cases of breast cancer have increased by 81 per cent since 1971, new figures have shown.A total of 41,000 cases of the disease, which is the commonest cancer in the UK, were diagnosed in the UK in...
Breast cancer drugs get draft approval Final draft approval for new drugs to tackle early stage breast cancer in postmenopausal women has been given by the government's health watchdog.The National Institute for Health and Clinical...
Ex-smokers 'still at risk of lung cancer' New research has shown that lung tissue can be permanently damaged by smoking, meaning that smokers who have quit still stand the possibility of getting lung cancer.The study, from the British...
Bowel Cancer is 'treatable if caught early' $hip fracture risk for prostate cancer sufferers$ Bowel cancer is "incredibly treatable" if caught early, according to a British charity.
Marker could help with prostate cancer diagnosis $hip fracture risk for prostate cancer sufferers$ A protein identifiable through the use of a blood test could help doctors as they assess prostate cancer patients' survival hopes, it has been revealed.
Study shows arsenic's role as cancer treatment New research has shed light on arsenic's ability to work as a cancer treatment in patients with leukaemia.
Prostate cancer death rate 'falling faster in US than UK' The prostate cancer mortality rate in the US has fallen at four times the rate of that in the UK since screening has become more commonplace, it has been revealed.
Media 'need to focus more on the prevention of cancer' Media coverage of cancer focuses too much on treatment and not enough on the prevention of the disease, it has been claimed.
Vaccine 'could halt' prostate cancer An experimental prostate cancer vaccine has stopped development of the disease in 90 per cent of test cases on mice, it has been reported.Researchers from California tested the new vaccine on 20 mice...
Hip fracture risk for prostate cancer victims $hip fracture risk for prostate cancer sufferers$ Men who have prostate cancer have an increased chance of suffering a hip fracture, it has been revealed.A study conducted on more than 60,000 men found that those who have prostate cancer are around...
Surgery 'reduces death risk for prostate cancer sufferers' Men who have surgery for prostate cancer are less likely to die of the disease within a ten year period than those who pursue other treatment avenues, a new study suggests.Researchers from Geneva...
Wine and berry pills could help fight against cancer British scientists are pioneering the use of pills made from rice, berries and red wine to prevent cancerous tumours in the breast, bowel and prostate.After extensive research into the diets of...
Survey reveals poor awareness of prostate cancer Three quarters of men are uncertain of the signs of prostate cancer, according to a new survey.Male cancer charity Everyman found that just one in ten respondents believe men to be as informed about...