Scientists discover cancer that spreads between catfish
A rare cancer that spreads between fish like an infectious disease has been discovered in catfish in Vermont,…
Pioneering Australian doctor Richard Scolyer dies after brain cancer battle
Pioneering Australian doctor Richard Scolyer has died, three years after being diagnosed with an aggressive brain tumour. Scolyer,…
Obesity may change how early breast cancer spreads, researchers find
We’ve long known obesity leaves people at a heightened risk of disease and premature death. Now, researchers say…
A 13-year-old boy has become the first person to be cured of this deadly brain cancer
It’s a parent’s worst nightmare: Taking your child to the doctor and receiving a life-changing diagnosis. It only…
Charity backs study of rare cancer in boy’s memory
A charity founded by a couple whose son died from a rare form of cancer is to co-fund…
First leukaemia patient to receive pioneering treatment on NHS says it is ‘very sci-fi’
The first leukaemia patient to receive a breakthrough treatment since it was made available on the NHS has…
Supplement mix helps reduce tumor aggressiveness in deadly brain cancer
Scientists have taken a new approach to treat brain cancer with the help of two supplements. Elena Popova/Getty…
Weight-loss jabs could have hidden benefit for breast cancer patients
Weight-loss jabs could have a hidden benefit for a particular group of breast cancer patients, a new study…
Scientists destroy cancer cells with LED light and tin nanoflakes
A team of researchers at The University of Texas at Austin and the University of Porto have created…
‘Holy grail’ blood test for more than 50 cancers delivers ‘exciting’ results
A blood test that screens for more than 50 cancers – and which is being trialled in the…
Advanced genetic tests could predict patients at risk of blood cancer relapse
Offering a combination of genetic tests to people with a “very complex” blood cancer could accurately predict if…
Advanced prostate cancer drug combo found to be effective
A new drug combo is offering hope for men with advanced prostate cancer. Adding the targeted cancer drug…