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Scar-free breast reconstruction technique
Fluoxetine reduces hot flashes
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Gardasil Hpv (human Papilloma Virus) vaccine
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Erlotinib prolongs survival
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Antisense agent improves response rate
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High dose Interferon: Antigen Gm-2
Adding to Interferon does not improve results
PET scanning for detecting metastatic melanom
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Morton tones down his opinion on vaccine
Randomised trial of chemotherapy
Sentinal node biopsy: value of tumour burden
New American joint committee staging system
Tumour vaccine therapy
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Thalidomide as first therapy for myeloma
Chemotherapy prior to surgery
Chemo-radiotherapy for oesophageal cancer
Novel Glutathione leads to longer remission
Brca gene mutations and survival
Pegylated Liposomal Doxorubicin vs Topotecan
Glutamine may reduce severity of Paclitaxel
Aspirin may lower the risk of ovarian cancer
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Salvage chemotherapy: ralpsed ovarian cancer
Platinum/taxol chemotherapy is best
Salvage radiotherapy in radical prostatectomy
Maximum androgen blockade in advanced cancer
Salvage brachytherapy
The problem of the rising PSA
Refining PSA as a serum marker for diagnosis
Intermittent anti-androgen therapy
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Atrasentin, an Endothelin A (et-a) receptor
High tissue inhibitor of metalloproteinases
Finasteride/proscar
Toremifene may lower the risk of PIN
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PSA velocity prior to prostatectomy
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ST1571 in gastrointestinal stromal tumours
Topoisomerase 1 inhibitors activity
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Iodine-123 better for imaging than iodine-131
More rapid assays of Serum Thyroglobulin
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Satraplatin slows prostate cancer progression
Sorafenib gives new hope for liver cancer
Axitinib gives new hope for thyroid cancer
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October 2012
Expected fall in cancer death rates credited to treatments and screenings
August 2012
July 2012
Salt guidance to help lower cancer risk
Breast care services at The Wellington
Many breast cancer patients need follow-up surgery
Genetic indicator helps predict breast cancer spread
New drug could act as cancer 'master switch'
Scientists hope ADCs can save lives
Liposuction to tackle lymphedema in head and neck cancer patients
Breast cancer sufferer wins inspirational accolade
June 2012
Testosterone replacement in male cancer survivors trialled
New drug for Hodgkin lymphoma
Cancer threat 'fails to aid weight loss for some'
Spinach 'reduces epigenetic bowel cancer risk'
Bupa launches series of booklets for children
Bowel cancer screening 'improves chances of early diagnosis'
The CyberKnife® Centre London begins clinical trial
Affluence 'affects bowel cancer survival'
Viral therapy 'could become standard cancer treatment'
Dental plaque linked to cancer death
Cervical cell discovery could lead to new cancer treatment
It is vital to increase cervical cancer awareness
New cancer treatment at The Princess Grace Hospital
Drug hopes to help patients with hard to treat tumours
CT scans increase brain cancer risk in children
Smoking-induced cancer rates will fall
New prostate cancer treatment increases live expectancy
Cancer treatment to be determined by simple blood test
Protein could lead to new prostate cancer treatments
Cancer deaths could be avoided if alcohol consumption fell
May 2012
The UK's first robotic mouth cancer operation
Scientists 'find new genetic bowel cancer link'
Early cancer diagnosis is vital for male psychiatric patients
Surgeon skill linked to prostate cancer side effects
New drugs combination trialed against lung cancer
Abiraterone recommended for prostate cancer by Nice
Premature cancer death rate falls to record low
Treatment 'is not the only concern for cancer patients'
Cancer symptoms 'should not be ignored'
Prostate cancer relapse predicted with blood test
Cancer-fighting potential of curry investigated
Beehive extract can slow prostate cancer growth
MRI scans can help in all breast cancer surgeries
Rise in prostate cancer cases
Young breast cancer patients should be treated distinctly
People 'still don't appreciate the dangers of sunbeds'
New drug combination halts lung cancer spread
Lung cancer spread could be prevented by new drugs
April 2012
Men need cancer appointments quicker
New diagnostic tool for prostate cancer treatment
Robot–assisted surgery for prostate cancer
Royal Brompton Hospital service to prevent and detect lung cancers
Bladder cancer relapse rate reduced by dual therapy
Ejected cells the cause of tumour spread?
Nanoparticle imaging aids brain surgeons
Proteins found to identify chemotherapy resistance
Cigarette 'packet racket must be stopped'
Brain tumour risk 'increased by X-rays'
New ovarian cancer genes discovered
Improving womb cancer treatment boosts survival rate
Nearly half of cancer survivors die from other conditions
UK’s exclusive hotel created for cancer sufferers
Young girls recommended to use HPV vaccine
Scientists identify new breast cancer gene
Walking 'can help beat cancer treatment fatigue'
Skin cancer rates soar in young people
MHRA approves investigation of revolutionary new cancer treatment
March 2012
Expert backs prostate cancer test
The London Clinic Advanced Therapies Centre
Dentists can trigger oral cancer treatment
Breast cancer treatment 'should depend on tissue density'
Researchers plot new skin cancer treatment
People 'should be aware of oral cancer threat'
Triple-negative breast cancer treatment breakthrough
Abiraterone 'ruled too expensive' by SMC
Chemotherapy side effects to be reduced in the future?
Personalised cancer 'treatment is the future'
Antidepressant 'can reverse cancer cells immunity'
Tumours 'display unique genetic variations'
Potential breast cancer breakthrough
Early cancer treatment 'is imperative'
Women 'need to know ovarian cancer symptoms'
HPV tests in cancer treatment programmes
February 2012
Dual therapy effective in pancreatic cancer trials
Combination cancer treatment proves effective in new trials
Imatinib trials prove successful
Smoking 'still a problem in schools'
Cancer treatment needs to be better than radar
New cancer treatment target discovered
Model agencies say no to sun beds
Ovarian cancer treatment 'benefits from MRI scans'
Prostate surgery choice has sexual health implications
New cancer treatments 'from protein discovery'
Breast cancer treatment 'needs to commence ASAP'
Immune system may be used in cancer treatment
Embryo link could lead to new breast cancer treatments
Breast cancer risk linked to mother's age at birth
Cancer treatment could be helped by new technology
World Cancer Day approaches
Abiraterone 'should be available' for prostate cancer victims
New childhood brain cancer treatment
New treatment for liver cancer patients
'More needs to be done' to protect children's skin
January 2012
Leukaemia treatment could involve new drug
Genes linked to ovarian cancer survival rates
One in three women have never had health screening
New drug 'can delay prostate cancer treatment'
MRI scans can aid prostate surgery
Doctors discover new breast cancer pathway
Possible ovarian cancer breakthrough
Cancer Research UK launches outpatients trial
New diagnostic test 'can assess lung cancer'
Proton beam treatment for prostate cancer
Bad diet cancer risk
Breast cancer 'could soon be treated with new drugs'
Hepatitis C linked to liver cancer
December 2011
Gene 'linked to pancreatic cancer'
Lung cancer treatment focus on genetic breakthrough
Cancer costs to rise dramatically
Cancer treatment 'less effective in obese people'
Passive smoking still 'causing cancer'
New funding for cancer treatment
High dosages of radiation 'safe for prostate cancer patients'
Cancer treatment 'could focus on cell division process'
Cancer treatment 'could allow tumours to kill themselves'
Lifestyle changes 'can lower breast cancer risk'
Cancer treatment could use new drug combinations
Breast reconstruction surgery uses CAD
Cancer treatment 'needs dual targeting'
Nearly half of all cancer cases 'can be avoided'
Immunotherapy 'could lead to new cancer treatment'
Bowel cancer treatment 'becoming more effective'
Lymphedema 'is not caused by exercise'
New cancer treatment 'is promising'
UK’s first CyberKnife® treats 300th patient
Mammograms 'should be available for all'
November 2011
CT scans aid colon cancer treatment
HPV vaccine to be altered next year
Breast cancer 'could be treated with diabetic drug'
RNA breakthrough 'could lead to new cancer drugs'
From Finland to Nottingham for cancer treatment
Screening 'can reduce bowel cancer risk'
Surgery 'offers best chance to cure lung cancer'
Dentists 'can help spot mouth cancer'
Child cancer treatment 'proves successful'
Mouth cancer 'linked to lifestyle risks'
Sunbeds 'only have negative health impacts'
New treatment for breast cancer
Skin health 'is dependant on many factors'
Cancer treatment 'is improving'
Young 'more at risk of mouth cancer'
Breast cancer risk from low alcohol consumption'
Children 'worry parents will need cancer treatment'
October 2011
Ski holidays could increase cancer risk
North London consultant hosts breast cancer awareness talks
Cancer risk 'can be reduced by the pill'
Cancer: the grey area of private medical cover
New cancer cover from Bupa
Fruit and veg 'can help prevent cancer'
Diagnostic imaging 'can detect cancer earlier'
Superfoods do not prevent cancer
Elderly 'should have access to cancer tests'
Walking 'can reduce cancer threat'
Cancer 'associated with bacteria'
Gene discovery 'aids cancer treatment'
Cancer treatment side effects 'reduced by nebuliser'
Children 'more at risk of skin cancer'
New pathway 'could prevent brain cancer surgery'
Free BMI breast consultation during Breast Cancer Awareness Month
Male breast cancer sufferers 'need specific treatment'
Women failing to perform regular breast checks
New cancer treatment 'can reduce radiation damage'
New diagnostic screening 'may improve cancer knowledge'
Fund raising is a piece of cake!
Cancer treatment 'could use red wine ingredient'
Cancer treatment 'can lead to nerve damage'
People 'still ignorant about cancer risks'
Cancer treatment 'should not lead to pregnancy terminations'
Plantarian foods 'are vital in modern diets'
Diagnostic imaging 'aids cancer treatment'
September 2011
'Personalised' breast cancer treatment an option
New treatment can aid sufferers of rare tumours
New drug development could lead to more cancer treatments
Cancer treatment evaluation quickened by new molecule
Arthritis drug can help curb epilepsy
Earlier breast cancer screening urged by doctors
Cancer risk can be cut by healthier lifestyles
New cancer vaccine may be possible
Women 'may not' need three doses of cervical cancer vaccine
Charity researches new brain cancer treatment
Unhealthy lifestyles 'contributing to cancer'
Calls for pancreatic cancer to be spotted early
Good diet could reduce cancer risk
Brits 'risking cancer' by forgetting sunscreen
August 2011
People 'must improve knowledge' of bowel cancer
Bowel cancer awareness 'is very low'
Study links three cancers
Use stronger sunscreen, says charity
Anti-inflammatory drugs 'can cut cancer risk'
More breast cancer support needed
Physical activity 'crucial for cancer survivors'
Gene breakthrough hailed as 'landmark'
Bad diet 'can up cancer risk'
Lifestyle choices 'can cut cancer risk'
British women 'face Europe's highest cancer risk'
July 2011
Tamoxifen 'can boost breast cancer survival'
Study questions breast cancer screening impact
Healthy eating 'can cut bowel cancer risk'
US scientists to test breast cancer drug
Male bowel cancer rates 'have doubled'
Expert warns against cancer 'complacency'
Throat cancer test set for trial
Cancer rates on the rise
Obesity 'a major cause of breast cancer'
'Robust action' needed on alcohol
Middle-age cancer rates on the up
Cancer awareness not enough, says AICR
Smoking may increase risk of death from prostate cancer
Teens 'ignorant about sun safety'
June 2011
Cancer charity calls for openness on breast cancer
Vitamin supplements 'could cut skin cancer risk'
Consider cancer when diagnosing young people
Regular exercise 'can benefit breast cancer patients'
Campaign launched to raise awareness of skin cancer symptoms
Breast cancer treatment 'is becoming increasingly successful'
Scientists reveal cancer treatment vaccine success
Surgery less likely for elderly breast cancer patients
Prostate cancer deaths mostly down to cancer
Older women 'embarrassed' by cervical screening
Mother's diet could lower offspring's cancer risk
Cervical screening uptake 'would increase with flexibility'
Could gene fault predict cancer treatment success?
Breast cancer treatment 'improving'
Could cancer treatment benefit from outdoor exercise?
May 2011
Study suggests painkiller could lower prostate cancer risk
Access to OMRs 'can increase cancer patient satisfaction'
Prostate cancer risk 'lowered with coffee'
Bupa offers new breast cancer screening
Classification of tumours could predict cancer survival
WCRF: Healthy lifestyle could prevent cancer cases
Could coffee consumption alter breast cancer risk?
Prostate cancer surgery 'lowers mortality'
Could HIV drug prevent cervical cancer?
April 2011
BMI urges men to educate themselves about male cancers
Research: Alcohol linked to mouth cancer risk
NHS bowel cancer surgery results varied
Government to curb skin cancer with sunbed laws
Rising skin cancer among young people 'surprising'
Skin cancer rates rising among young people
Lack of bowel cancer awareness identified
New breast cancer predictor developed
New prostate cancer diagnosis method developed
March 2011
Visits to doctor advisable for suspected bowel cancer
Worry 'can affect breast cancer patients'
Bowel cancer screening 'can lower deaths'
Bupa to boost cancer cover
Screening increases bowel cancer rates
Two thirds of men at risk unaware of blood test for prostate cancer
Lung cancer cells 'could predict best treatment'
Grant offered for cancer treatment
Prostate cancer is the most common cancer in men in Scotland
Targeted cancer treatment to become a reality
Home tests could improve cervical cancer screening
Tamoxifen can prevent breast cancer
Is cancer treatment 'improving survival rates'
Lung cancer in older women 'doubled'
Cancer risk identified in tanning fans
Surgery only cure for bowel cancer treatment
Colorectal cancer risk 'affected by red meat intake'
February 2011
Breast screening techniques questioned
Pulmonary Metastasectomy in Colorectal Cancer clinical trial
Childhood cancer survivors 'facing challenges'
National lung cancer screening programme
Awareness of cancer 'not sufficient to lower risk'
BMI consultant features in (HPV) documentary
BMI Ross Hall Hospital gets loud about bowel cancer
Bowel cancer 'easily cured with early detection'
WCRF: People unaware of effect of diet on cancer risks
Gene test 'could be extended to prostate cancer patients'
January 2011
Skin cancer 'can be treated with sap'
Quit smoking to reduce cancer risk, says health expert
Lung cancer death risk 'could be lowered with drug'
Highest cancer rate found in Denmark
Could breastfeeding offer added cancer protection?
Cancer screening 'needs employer flexibility'
Physical activity 'helps reduce cancer risk'
Basingstoke clinician one of the top 10 prostate cancer surgeons in the UK
Prostate cancer risks 'could be lowered with exercise'
Breast cancer risk 'linked to diet'
December 2010
Waistlines 'increase cancer risks'
Breast cancer treatment gets research boost
Understanding skin 'key' to lowering skin cancer risk
Smoking 'increases pain of cancer'
Benefits of one-to-one cancer care revealed
Breast cancer surgery 'safe during pregnancy'
'Huge difference' made with early cancer diagnosis
Benefits of taking aspirin 'must be balanced with risks
Cancer 'is Brits' biggest fear'
Important changes to NHS funding of cancer drugs
Mammogram 'reduces risk of mastectomy'
Over-65s urged to check for skin cancer
Lung cancer treatment 'insufficient'
November 2010
MRI screening for breast cancer encouraged
1% of deaths 'are result of passive smoking'
Double design honour for The London Clinic Cancer Centre
Cancer care 'improving unevenly'
Cancer risk 'could be cut through exercise'
New test developed for ovarian cancer treatments
Cancer patients 'choose silicone over saline'
NHS 'not offering life saving treatments'
Multidisciplinary care of patients in the colorectal cancer pathway
October 2010
Scottish cancer rates 'differ by gender'
Could height increase risk of male cancer?
Sperm banking 'not being offered'
Invention 'will assist with cancer screening'
Cancer cases 'could be reduced with lifestyle changes'
Aspirin 'cuts bowel cancer risk'
Women 'more likely to seek cancer screening'
British men opt to delay cancer treatment
Could cancer treatment come from bioelectrical signalling?
Cosmetic surgery 'unlikely to reactivate breast cancer'
Leeds hospital offers pioneering breast cancer treatment
Bowel cancer risk 'could be lowered with exercise'
Breast density 'linked to cancer risk'
Smoking and drinking 'trigger mouth cancer'
Strict diet 'could cut breast cancer risk'
September 2010
Curry spice stops cancer returning, scientists say
New cancer diagnosis developed
The Ageing Population – The Impact on Cancer Prevalence and Care
Mental health awareness 'needs improvement'
Male approach to doctors 'different'
Prostate cancer screening 'controversial'
Colon cancer cases 'rising'
One of the top 10 breast surgeons in the UK
Cancer survival rates 'rising'
'Almost half of Brits' sunburnt this summer
Spotting skin cancer early 'saves lives'
Cancer risk 'can be reduced with exercise'
August 2010
Alcohol 'increases risk of certain cancers'
Dental patients urged to keep an eye out for signs of mouth cancer
Specialist cancer care nurse funded by Simplyhealth
Early diagnosis 'can improve cancer survival rates'
Causes of throat cancer 'unclear'
Another first for The Harley Street Clinic radiotherapy service
UK sees breast cancer mortality drop
Breast cancer 'affected by lifestyle'
Increased risk of cancer found in processed meats
July 2010
Womb cancer 'highest level in decades'
Six-year-old girl walks again after pioneering cancer operation
Breast cancer risk 'from household products'
'Greater understanding' of ovarian cancer needed
Stress and cancer 'not clearly linked'
Tanning 'damages skin'
Scientists identify faulty gene linked with breast cancer in men
Fish oils can cut breast cancer risk
Testing cuts prostate cancer deaths dramatically
June 2010
Breast cancer patients 'avoiding hormone therapy'
The Christie and HCA International announce joint venture
Cancer patients 'could benefit from psychological intervention'
Cancer treatment 'differs with age'
Latest technology in lung surgery at Royal Brompton Hospital
Skin cancer 'proving fatal for men'
World Cup sponsors 'unhealthy'
May 2010
Pancreatic cancer research still underfunded
Allergy sufferers less likely to develop cancer
Sun-blocking beauty products 'no defence against skin cancer threat'
Viruses may be used for cancer treatment
Hope for cancer sufferers
Study finds increased cancer risk in obese
Obesity treatment may help reduce cancer risk
April 2010
Bowel cancer risk 'could be cut by third'
International Symposium Contrasting Attitudes to Breast Care
Vitamin D could reduce prostate cancer risk, research shows
Charity: Addictive sunbed sessions not surprising
How to tell a safe mole from a dangerous one
Risk of breast cancer linked to drinking
Young people 'protected from skin cancer'
Cancer link to fruit and veg 'modest'
Private Molecular Imaging Centre opens in Harley Street
Prostate drug found to reduce cancer risk
March 2010
Breast cancer screening 'saves lives'
Women warned: Vaccine 'is not a smear replacement'
'Pregnancy safe' for breast cancer survivors
London clinic to offer new cancer screening
Gene linked to lung cancer
Cancer screening rates 'declining', charity worries
Study claims 'walnuts reduce cancerous tumours'
Early hair loss 'may reduce cancer risk in men'
Men encouraged to talk about cancer treatment
Advice issued for cervical cancer treatment
Prostate cancer tests 'not being offered'
February 2010
Lymph node cancer treatment could increase survival rate
Women urged to be aware of ovarian cancer
Cancer patients' quality of life linked to male hormone levels
New hope offered to children with cancer
New study suggests aspirin could help treat cancer
Cancer risk from red meat 'overestimated'
Early detection 'key to tackling cancer'
January 2010
More awareness needed for bowel cancer
Vitamin D 'could cut bowel cancer rates'
100th patient treated at UK’s first CyberKnife™ Centre
Cervical cancer 'will drop with HPV jab'
Stress 'can cause cancer'
Ban on sunbeds 'step in the right direction'
Cancer: no longer simply a question of life or death
Pomegranate advice cautioned for cancer patients
December 2009
Britons need cervical cancer education, says charity
Alcohol linked to breast cancer recurrence
CyberKnife gets IRIS® system to give the robotic machine faster cancer killing radiation
Cold affects recovery from cancer
Coffee may reduce risk of advanced prostate cancer
Cancer patients 'struggle with winter cold'
NICE decisions enhance two-tier health service
Smoking 'increases risk of bowel cancer'
Poorer people 'reluctant to be screened for bowel cancer'
Early cancer diagnosis 'more important than screening'
November 2009
No new liver cancer drug for the NHS
Healthy living reduces need for cancer treatment
Breast surgery patients could regrow breasts
Minimally invasive surgery could have use as rectal cancer treatment
Cancer divorce rates show women are more able to care
Breakthrough on government cancer wait
Cancer patients with dense breasts more likely to suffer recurrence
New lipid could help cancer treatment research
Sexual health drug may treat cancer
New screening advice may prevent unnecessary breast surgery
October 2009
Study indicates effective cancer treatment
Metal-based cancer treatment in development, say scientists
"Time and cunning" needed to develop new cancer treatment
Reconstructive breast surgery take-up 'differs between races'
Early breast cancer treatment more effective, says charity
'Social isolation' hinders breast cancer treatment
September 2009
Spandau Ballet star opens revolutionary brain cancer centre
Scientist links rising obesity with cancer risk
Researchers claim new test will aid cancer treatment
Revolutionary form of cancer treatment suggested
Hep B medication 'could have links to cancer treatment'
Breast cancer treatment 'being misused'
Major development in prostate cancer treatment, say researchers
Molecular signature 'could predict successful cancer treatment'
Catching illness early 'will help prostate cancer treatment'
Alcohol is responsible for a rise in the rate of oral cancers
Canadian researchers promise cancer treatment breakthrough
NBI bronchoscopy could improve early lung cancer detection
New form of oesophageal cancer treatment 'just as effective'
Breastlight - enlightened breast awareness
August 2009
New protein identified as 'activator' in cancer treatment research
'Early diagnosis' needed for effective ovarian cancer treatment
'Healthy cells' form the basis of new cancer treatment
Surgeons 'find success in cancer treatment training'
'Improvement' in cancer treatment in 15-24 year-olds
Bowel cancer treatment advances detailed in journal
Cancer treatment boosted by discovery of role of end sections of mRNA
Chemotherapy cancer treatment could benefit from new study
New cancer detection could identify early trace of disease
Mastectomy treatment more likely in women diagnosed by MRI
Cancer treatment effectiveness leads to drop in mortality rates
Bone marrow transplant rejection linked to platelet transfusions
Electronic system could enhance pain relief for cancer treatment
Limb-saving cancer treatment not significantly better than amputation
Brain cancer treatment breakthrough with insight in role of Stat3 gene
Cancer treatment-risk women opt for breast and ovary removal
Cancer treatment using new drug-delivery system could be more effective
Cancer treatment boosted by insight into DNA repair process
Need for breast cancer treatment impacted by calorie intake
Overeating boosts cancer risk, Britons warned
July 2009
'Suicide' gene offers hope of targeted ovarian cancer treatment
Effectiveness of brain cancer treatment established
High pesticide levels could lead to cancer treatment
Older recipients of cancer treatment have poor health habits
Cancer treatment of advanced lung cancer could benefit from surgery
Cancer treatment boosted by identification of XIAP inhibitor
Cancer treatment investment boost for Dundee University
Lung cancer treatment more likely for women who have ovary removed
Early cancer treatment of patients could prevent disease spreading
Lung cancer treatment staging system re-classified
Cancer treatment effectiveness affected by race
Prostate cancer treatment insight
Cancer treatment boosted by procedure to track protein
Cancer treatment boosted by study to identify risk of brain tumour
Breast cancer treatment linked to metabolic syndrome
Online lung cancer treatment information better in US than Japan
September 2007
Avocado compound may provide new cancer treat
Cervical cancer treatment to control disease
Improved skin cancer treatments in the UK
August 2007
Cancer survival improving, figures show
Broccoli reduces prostate cancer risk
Research questions childhood cancer treatment
Veg pigments may provide cancer treatment
Scottish cancer treatment wait "disappointing
Transplant-related cancer treatment "encourag
Colon cancer 'may be due to hormone deficienc
Charity stats show rise in 'lifestyle' cancer
Garlic may provide new cancer treatment
Tobacco images to cut need for cancer treatme
Ex-smokers 'still at risk of lung cancer'
July 2007
Minimally-invasive cancer treatment to be tri
HIV, transplant patients face higher cancer r
GM skin cells may provide childhood cancer tr
Kidney cancer treatment rejected in Scotland
Charity raises awareness of male breast cance
NHS wait rule fails breast cancer patients
Nanoparticles to improve cancer biopsies
One in three fail to protect against skin can
Tumour paint may aid cancer treatment
Daily pint increases bowel cancer risk
Study suggests low cholesterol, cancer link
DIY test may enable timely bowel cancer treat
Men delay prostate cancer treatment through f
Patient wins bowel cancer treatment ruling
June 2007
Computerised test may improve detection
'Frog spawn molecule' cancer treatment
Panel to decide on cervical cancer jab
Researchers call for end to male cancer taboo
ICR welcomes prostate cancer treatment
Proposed cancer treatment funding scheme
Private hospital to provide cancer treatment
May 2007
Survey reveals poor prostate cancer awareness
Cancer survival rates 'double'
Patients denied free cancer drugs
Insurers to seek approval for genetic tests
Approval for taxotere treatment
April 2007
Cancer is Britons' number one fear
Genes found to affect chemotherapy
Drugs watchdog to review Velcade
Cancer drug use
Over-70s brain cancer treatment
Breast cancer patients ‘must receive same tre
March 2007
Urine test for prostate cancer screening
Nice says no to lung cancer treatment
Pre-natal vitamins reduce child cancer risk
Green tea provides prostate cancer hope
February 2007
Breast cancer treatment beneficial
Exercise beneficial for breast cancer
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