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AstraZeneca boosts oncology credentials with breast cancer trial success
22
Feb

AstraZeneca boosts oncology credentials with breast cancer trial success

AstraZeneca said its Enhertu cancer drug has been shown to significantly help women suffering from a type of breast cancer that leaves them with poor treatment options, opening the door…
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EU lawmakers water down warnings on alcohol as cause of cancer
16
Feb

EU lawmakers water down warnings on alcohol as cause of cancer

STRASBOURG, Feb 16 (Reuters) - EU lawmakers watered down their warning to Europeans over alcohol's links to cancer, stressing only excessive consumption as a risk factor and recommending labels should include advice…
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mRNA vaccine side effects no worse in cancer patients
13
Feb

mRNA vaccine side effects no worse in cancer patients

COVID-19 vaccines using mRNA technology do not produce any extra short-term side effects in cancer patients, a new study suggests. Researchers surveyed 1,753 recipients of two doses of the Pfizer…
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Italy facing backlog of cancer cases due to COVID
04
Feb

Italy facing backlog of cancer cases due to COVID

Italy facing a severe backlog of advanced cancer cases due to two years of COVID-19, the Italian Association of Oncological Medicine said for World Cancer Day. Delays in diagnosis and…
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 EU may face shortage of key materials for diagnostics, cancer treatments
08
Dec

 EU may face shortage of key materials for diagnostics, cancer treatments

The European Union may face a shortage of radioactive isotopes key to diagnosing a range of diseases and treating cancer, according to officials and documents. The EU is the world's…
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COVID-19 survival has improved for European cancer patients
29
Nov

COVID-19 survival has improved for European cancer patients

European cancer patients who get sick with COVID-19 are much more likely to survive now than they were earlier in the pandemic, researchers found. They reviewed the outcomes of more…
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Chemo patients’ response to vaccine improves with booster
10
Oct

Chemo patients’ response to vaccine improves with booster

A new study helps quantify the improved protection against COVID-19 achieved with a third booster dose of the vaccine from Pfizer Inc and BioNTech SE in cancer patients who are…
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Most cancer patients respond well to COVID-19 vaccines
25
Sep

Most cancer patients respond well to COVID-19 vaccines

People with cancer have appropriate, protective immune responses to COVID-19 vaccines without experiencing any more side effects than the general population, five separate research teams reported at the European oncology…
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Britain begins world’s largest trial of blood test for 50 types of cancer
13
Sep

Britain begins world’s largest trial of blood test for 50 types of cancer

LONDON (Reuters) - Britain's state-run National Health Service will on Monday begin the world's biggest trial of Grail Inc's flagship Galleri blood test that can be used to detect more…
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Early data favors certain cancer treatments during pandemic
28
Aug

Early data favors certain cancer treatments during pandemic

Certain cancer drugs may help protect patients with malignancies from being infected with the new coronavirus, preliminary data suggests. The drugs, known as mTOR/PI3K inhibitors and antimetabolites, target the parts…
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MEPs push for cancer survivors’ right to be forgotten in accessing financial services
24
Aug

MEPs push for cancer survivors’ right to be forgotten in accessing financial services

The number of cancer survivors in the EU has now reached some 12 million people and is growing every year. Because of their medical history, some cancer survivors experience an…
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Beating cancer among top EU Presidency objectives as Parliament pushes for increased assistance to families
03
Aug

Beating cancer among top EU Presidency objectives as Parliament pushes for increased assistance to families

Europe comprises only one eighth of the total world population but has around one quarter of the global total of cancer cases with some 3.7 million new patients per year.…
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AC Milan’s CEO Ivan Gazidis diagnosed with throat cancer
20
Jul

AC Milan’s CEO Ivan Gazidis diagnosed with throat cancer

AC Milan's CEO Ivan Gazidis, has been diagnosed with throat cancer. According to a statement issued by the club, following an extensive series of clinical tests and investigations, promptly carried…
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Major US study shows sugary drinks may raise bowel cancer risk,
07
May

Major US study shows sugary drinks may raise bowel cancer risk,

Heavy consumption of sugary drinks may raise the risk of developing bowel cancer before the age of 50, according to a major study into diet and disease in US nurses.…
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Pope urges people to and prays to the Virgin Mary to help children struggling with cancer
15
Feb

Pope urges people to and prays to the Virgin Mary to help children struggling with cancer

Ansa/Vatican News - Pope Francis on Monday, which is the international day against child cancer, tweeted "May the Lord inspire everyone to draw near to those who suffer, especially children,…
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Tom Parker diagnosed with terminal brain tumour
13
Oct

Tom Parker diagnosed with terminal brain tumour

The Wanted's Tom Parker has been diagnosed with a terminal brain tumour. The 32-year-old singer - who has a 15-month-old daughter and is set to welcome his second child with…
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Italy’s yearly cancer rate rise among women
11
Oct

Italy’s yearly cancer rate rise among women

Cancer cases have risen in Italy this year but only among women, according to a new report. New tumour diagnoses will have risen to 377,000 this year, the report said,…
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A renewed tribute to Nirvana, in her own words
09
Oct

A renewed tribute to Nirvana, in her own words

A friend, a colleague, a mother, a wife and a daughter .... Nirvana Azzopardi passed away after bravely battling cancer seven years ago. It still feels like yesterday for those…
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French doctors raise alarm on delay of cancer screenings due to coronavirus
07
Oct

French doctors raise alarm on delay of cancer screenings due to coronavirus

French doctors and volunteers across the country have sounded the alarm over the dangers of delaying cancer screenings because of the coronavirus pandemic. France 24 reports that with the number…
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Brian Laudrup given all-clear from cancer after ten years of treatment
15
Sep

Brian Laudrup given all-clear from cancer after ten years of treatment

Brian Laudrup, who used played for Chelsea, Rangers, Ajax, Brondby and AC Milan revealed that he has finally been given the all-clear follicular lymphoma cancer. Posting a picture on Instagram…
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“We can beat cancer together” – EPP
30
Jun

“We can beat cancer together” – EPP

Cancer kills about 9 million people a year in the world. In the European Union alone, 1.3 million people die of cancer every year and 3.5 million new cases are…
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Cancer sufferers in the UK struggling with panic and anxiety over loosening of restrictions
29
Jun

Cancer sufferers in the UK struggling with panic and anxiety over loosening of restrictions

More than quarter of a million cancer sufferers have been struggling with panic and anxiety attacks during lockdown and are now facing new fears about the loosening of restrictions, research…
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“Now I show my scars with pride. They are a sign of what I’ve been through” – Gianluca Vialli on his battle with cancer and living with Covid-19
17
May

“Now I show my scars with pride. They are a sign of what I’ve been through” – Gianluca Vialli on his battle with cancer and living with Covid-19

Gianluca Vialli's book Goals has been released in the UK. Its release has given an opportunity to the Italian footballer to speak to British Media about his ordeal fighting cancer…
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Fears in the UK for cancer care as thousands of referrals are missed every week
13
Apr

Fears in the UK for cancer care as thousands of referrals are missed every week

  Up to 2,000 cancer referrals are being missed every week, it emerged on Sunday , as the Government prepares to launch an NHS “open for business” campaign. Referrals under…
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Italian Singer Francesca Alotta reveals her fight with cancer
20
Feb

Italian Singer Francesca Alotta reveals her fight with cancer

Francesca Alotta, the singer who with Aleandro Baldi won Sanremo with "Non amarmi" shared her difficult experiences years both professionally and humanely while interviewed on Rai 1. However the current…
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Landmark study to transform cancer treatment
06
Feb

Landmark study to transform cancer treatment

More than a thousand scientists have built the most detailed picture of cancer ever in a landmark study. They said cancer was like a 100,000-piece jigsaw, and that until today,…
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EU to launch new plan to fight cancer
05
Feb

EU to launch new plan to fight cancer

To mark World Cancer Day, the European Commission has announced it's to launch a new initiative to fight cancer in the EU by the end of the year. Cancer is…
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WHO outlines steps to save 7 million lives from cancer
04
Feb

WHO outlines steps to save 7 million lives from cancer

The World Health Organization (WHO) today spells out the need to step up cancer services in low and middle-income countries. WHO warns that, if current trends continue, the world will…
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Prostate overtakes breast as most diagnosed cancer in UK
28
Jan

Prostate overtakes breast as most diagnosed cancer in UK

Prostate cancer has become the most commonly diagnosed cancer in England, overtaking breast cancer for the first time, latest figures quoted by the Evening Standard show. The report says that provisional cancer…
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Links between mobile phone use and health under the lens as Italian court rules that prolonged use causes cancers in the head
14
Jan

Links between mobile phone use and health under the lens as Italian court rules that prolonged use causes cancers in the head

The prolonged use of mobile phone can cause cancers in the head, according to a ruling by Turin's Appeals Court on Tuesday. The court upheld a 2017 decision by a…
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Thousands of lanterns to fight cancer – Photo Story
29
Dec

Thousands of lanterns to fight cancer – Photo Story

Thousands of lanterns have been lit in the Olympic Stadium in Amsterdam during the fourth edition of the lantern campaign by Dutch KWF Fight against cancer, in Amsterdam, Netherlands, 29…
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Eddie Van Halen receiving throat cancer treatment in Germany
14
Oct

Eddie Van Halen receiving throat cancer treatment in Germany

Entertainment website TMZ reports that Eddie Van Halen has been flying between the United States and Germany to get treatment for throat cancer. Back in 2000, shortly after he was…
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‘Unacceptable’ delays in the UK in diagnosing secondary breast cancer
14
Oct

‘Unacceptable’ delays in the UK in diagnosing secondary breast cancer

One in four patients with secondary breast cancer had to visit their GP three or more times before they got a diagnosis, a survey suggests. A breast cancer charity said…
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Zantac heartburn medicine recall in UK
09
Oct

Zantac heartburn medicine recall in UK

UK doctors are being told to stop prescribing four types of a heartburn medication called Zantac or ranitidine as a "precautionary measure". It follows concern in several countries that products…
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New research concludes that red-meat and cancer link is ‘weak’
01
Oct

New research concludes that red-meat and cancer link is ‘weak’

A team of researchers said there is no proof red or processed meat causes cancer. The experts has said the work which links red meat with serious health problems is…
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Zantac sales suspend over cancer fears
30
Sep

Zantac sales suspend over cancer fears

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Revolutionary new cancer drug granted European marketing authorisation
24
Sep

Revolutionary new cancer drug granted European marketing authorisation

Bayer has announced that the European Commission has granted conditional marketing authorisation in the European Union (EU) for a "revolutionary" new class of cancer drug that can treat a wide range…
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Singer Rod Stewart reveals he is battling cancer
16
Sep

Singer Rod Stewart reveals he is battling cancer

Singer Sir Rod Stewart has revealed he has secretly been fighting prostate cancer for three years. Now 74, the iconic singer spoke for the first time about his secret battle,…
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No Deal Brexit will effect new cancer trials that could save children – Medical researchers warn
07
Sep

No Deal Brexit will effect new cancer trials that could save children – Medical researchers warn

Leading medical researchers have warned that their efforts to find new cancer treatments are likely to suffer major setbacks if the UK leaves the EU without a deal. In particular…
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New ‘cell therapy’ results give very promising results after clinical trial on children previously diagnosed with incurable leukaemia
03
Sep

New ‘cell therapy’ results give very promising results after clinical trial on children previously diagnosed with incurable leukaemia

A personalised immune treatment for cancer, developed at University College London, has given “very promising results” in its first clinical trial on children with previously incurable leukaemia. The therapy is…
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Wife of footballer Radja Nainggolan announces she’s battling cancer
11
Jul

Wife of footballer Radja Nainggolan announces she’s battling cancer

Radja Nainggolan is not going through a simple time from a professional point of view. After only one year with the Nerazzurri, Inter excluded him from the new technical project…
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Malta: Government to offer cancer drugs currently funded by Community Chest Fund – MaltaToday
23
Jun

Malta: Government to offer cancer drugs currently funded by Community Chest Fund – MaltaToday

MaltaToday leads with the story that cancer drugs currently funded by the Community Chest Fund will gradually be absorbed into the government medicines formulary as the President’s charity embarks on a…
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Harry, the five-year-old boy who inspired Lewis Hamilton dies after 10-month battle with rare bone cancer
04
Jun

Harry, the five-year-old boy who inspired Lewis Hamilton dies after 10-month battle with rare bone cancer

The five year-old boy who inspired Lewis Hamilton to victory has died after a 10-month battle against a rare bone cancer. The Sun reports that Harry Shaw, from Surrey, passed…
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Experts advise waiting for hot drinks to cool down to protect against cancer
21
Mar

Experts advise waiting for hot drinks to cool down to protect against cancer

A study that has just been issued by the American Cancer Society has found found that drinking 700ml per day of tea (around three cups) at 60C or higher was…
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San Francisco Federal jury finds Monsanto Roundup herbicide as a substantial factor causing cancer
19
Mar

San Francisco Federal jury finds Monsanto Roundup herbicide as a substantial factor causing cancer

A federal jury in San Francisco found Monsanto’s Roundup herbicide was a substantial factor in causing the cancer of a California man, in a landmark verdict that could affect hundreds…
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James Allison and Tasuku Honjo win the 2018 Nobel Prize for game-changing discoveries to harness to fight cancer
01
Oct

James Allison and Tasuku Honjo win the 2018 Nobel Prize for game-changing discoveries to harness to fight cancer

American James Allison and Japanese Tasuku Honjo won the 2018 Nobel Prize for Physiology or Medicine on Monday for game-changing discoveries about how to harness and manipulate the immune system…
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Should coffee come with cancer warnings?
17
Aug

Should coffee come with cancer warnings?

The New York Times: In every cup of coffee, there is a chemical linked to cancer. That undisputed fact led a Los Angeles judge to rule this spring that coffee companies…
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Monsanto has been ordered to pay $289m (£226m) damages to a man who claimed herbicides containing glyphosate had caused his cancer
11
Aug

Monsanto has been ordered to pay $289m (£226m) damages to a man who claimed herbicides containing glyphosate had caused his cancer

Chemical giant Monsanto has been ordered to pay $289m (£226m) damages to a groundskeeper Dewayne Johnson,  a man who claimed herbicides containing glyphosate had caused his cancer. The BBC reports…
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How complementary Cancer therapies can increase risk of early death
21
Jul

How complementary Cancer therapies can increase risk of early death

Time Magazine: People diagnosed with cancer have a multitude of treatment options, many of which are standard therapies that have been well-studied to improve their chances of surviving their disease or…
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Johnson & Johnson ordered to pay $4.69 billion in talc cancer lawsuit
13
Jul

Johnson & Johnson ordered to pay $4.69 billion in talc cancer lawsuit

CNN/AFP: US pharmaceutical giant Johnson & Johnson was Thursday ordered to pay out $4.69 billion in damages in a lawsuit representing 22 women and their families who alleged a talc sold…
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Immune cells from a woman’s own body used to wipe out cancer in what doctors claim a world first
05
Jun

Immune cells from a woman’s own body used to wipe out cancer in what doctors claim a world first

Judy Perkins, a 52-year-old mother of two, was given months to live after seven types of chemotherapy failed and she had developed tumours the size of fists in her liver.…
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US Study: 70% of women with early-stage breast cancer can safely skip chemotherapy after their tumours have been removed.
04
Jun

US Study: 70% of women with early-stage breast cancer can safely skip chemotherapy after their tumours have been removed.

Some 70 percent of women with early-stage breast cancer and an intermediate risk of cancer recurrence can safely skip chemotherapy after their tumors have been removed, U.S. researchers said on…
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Morning Briefing – 1st June ’18
01
Jun

Morning Briefing – 1st June ’18

Good morning, Unfortunately today’s morning briefing starts on a sad note as all media portals in Malta report the news of a male cyclist who was killed after he was…
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Colon and rectal cancer tests should start at age 45
01
Jun

Colon and rectal cancer tests should start at age 45

Colorectal cancer is the second-leading cause of cancer death in the United States, most frequently diagnosed among adults over 65. To catch those typically slow-growing malignancies early, when they can…
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