Skin cancer: Farmer thought lesion was a bite
Aidan McKay says a childhood spent farming is a major factor for his stage four skin cancer. Source link
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HPV vaccine stops 90% of cervical cancer cases
England began vaccinating teenage girls in 2008 and results show it is paying off. Source link
Lucy Owen: My mum ignored test and got cancer, says BBC presenter
BBC Wales’ Lucy Owen on her mum’s regrets at taking no notice of bowel cancer test offers. Source link
Warwick scientists invent new way to detect skin cancer
Researchers hope using Terahertz (THz) waves will help preserve as much healthy skin as possible. Source link
King Charles: How is his cancer treatment going three months after diagnosis?
The King’s medical team are “sufficiently pleased” with his progress after he was diagnosed with cancer in February. Source link
Cervical cancer: Smear tests of 3,000 women to be reviewed
The Southern Health Trust says the move is not out of concern but to provide extra assurance. Source link
Teen cancer survivor: ‘The radiographer started crying during my scan’
Molly Cuddihy shares her story in a podcast covering themes including mental health and body image. Source link
Man diagnosed with eye cancer after nine hospital visits
Farid Oladapo says he was “sent on his way” when trying to get his eye issues diagnosed. Source link
What do we know about Kate’s cancer diagnosis?
Image source, Getty Images By Michelle Roberts, Philippa Roxby and Smitha Mundasad BBC News Catherine, Princess of Wales, says she is having treatment for cancer which was discovered following major abdominal surgery. She started preventative chemotherapy in late February. When was the cancer found? The princess underwent surgery in January. The palace did not disclose … Read more
Blood test reveals best lung cancer treatment
Peter Johnson, National Clinical Director for Cancer at NHS England, says: “The NHS has shown it can lead the way on innovation in cancer diagnosis and treatment, and this pilot is another example of our commitment to getting patients cutting-edge treatments and therapies to improve outcomes, giving people facing lung cancer more precious time with … Read more