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A blood test that identifies signs of cancer up to a year before tumours have even formed has been ­developed by scientists. Trial results have proved 100 percent accurate, even detecting cancers in the “control group” of patients who were…

Researchers at the Perelman School of Medicine at the University of Pennsylvania have been working on a preclinical study that focuses on a novel strategy that uses a "one-two punch" to assist T cells in attacking solid tumours. The…

Headaches and feeling sick are the common signs of brain tumours doctors warn about. But hearing voices, having blurry vision and suddenly losing interest in your hobbies are just some of the lesser known symptoms. After astrologer and TV…

Last Updated: February 05, 2023, 09:46 ISTStem cell transplants from a donor can also help eliminate cancer cells more effectively than a patient's immune cells. These donated cells can locate and destroy cancer cellsCancer stem cells…

Following the speedy and successful roll-out of the Covid vaccines, ambitious plans are now underway for a new mRNA (messenger ribonucleic acid) cancer vaccine. The German pharmaceutical company BioNTech are spearheading the research in…

Nutrition, but more specifically the intake of fruits and vegetables, has been reported to have a major role in the prevention of cancer. Herbs are among the most potent plant-based foods because they offer a wealth of compounds needed to…

A young mum's life was turned upside down last July, after it was discovered that she had a terminal brain tumour. Reagan Kirkpatrick, 22, has shared her devastating diagnosis as well as her determination to race against time to make…

Bowel cancer is one of the most common cancers in the UK. The disease was raised prominently in the public’s consciousness after the passing of campaigner Dame Deborah James earlier this year. However, just over four years before her…

Many people suffer from back pain. Whether mild pain, linked to not sitting properly, or more severe, caused by an injury or disability, it can make everyday activities difficult. However, sometimes it could signal something more…

PTI Washington, November 15 Environmental phthalates -- toxic chemicals found in everyday consumer products -- may cause increased growth of uterine…