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What are 'ultra-processed' foods and do they cause cancer?
A new study has found a link between cancer and food items such as packaged bread and chicken nuggets.
Actor Rob Delaney shares heartbreak after son Henry, 2, dies from brain tumour
Rob Delaney shared the tragic news that his two-year-old son Henry has died, after a battle with cancer.
Cancer patient buys chemotherapy machine off eBay because NHS can't afford it
A cancer patient bought his own chemotherapy machine off eBay for just £175, after NHS nurses told him the hospital couldn't afford to buy one.
Should dentists ask their patients about their sexual health to fight cancer?
A new study highlighted that dentists play a key role in preventing mouth cancer spread by HPV.
Kate Winslet and Leonardo DiCaprio help save cancer mum who refused life-saving drugs to give birth
Gemma Nuttall is cancer-free after undergoing life-saving treatment at a German "wonder clinic".
Everything you need to know about a prostate examination
A spokesperson for Prostate Cancer UK demystifies the common myths and what to expect during an examination.
Couple 'told 13-year-old boy he will die from 7 brain tumours to make money from donations'
Ginny Irovando Long and Robert Edward Long, from Fort Walton Beach, Florida, face 9 counts of fraud and one count of child abuse after being arrested on Thursday (1 February).
Breakthrough 'vaccine' set for use in human trials after eliminating 'all traces' of cancer in mice
Revolutionary treatment completely cured 87 out of 90 mice with multiple lymphoma tumours, according to scientists.
Naked mole rats are already one of nature's weirdest animals - now scientists say they don't age
Naked mole rats are bizarre, practically hairless rodents, which feel very little pain and are resistant to cancer.
'You've had something much bigger in there': Sexual violence survivors on how smear tests can be traumatic
Gynaecological appointments can be triggering for people who have experienced rape and other forms of abuse.
Cervical cancer screening: A step-by-step guide to getting your smear test
A third of young women avoid cervical screenings because they are embarrassed by their genitals, according to a new survey
Revolutionary universal cancer test breakthrough excites medical experts
Scientists said test was aimed at detecting eight common forms of the deadly disease.
What is Ewing's sarcoma? Heartbreaking final words of woman who died of rare cancer goes viral
Holly Butcher lost her battle with Ewing's sarcoma, an extremely rare form of cancer, and left a letter to be shared on her Facebook account after she was gone.
14-year-old thrown into isolation after she shaved her head to donate hair to cancer patients
Niamh Baldwin of the Mounts Bay Academy shaved her head for the Little Princess Trust, which makes wigs for cancer patients.
In 1987, an international treaty was signed to protect all life on Earth - now Nasa proves it's working
30 years ago, the Montreal Protocol was agreed to regulate the use of chemicals that deplete the ozone - a layer of the atmosphere which shields the Earth from harmful UV rays.
British father battling cancer trapped in Dubai after being arrested for his prescription pills
A British father battling prostate cancer is trapped in the UAE after he was arrested for allegedly having 'too many' prescription pills.
New research shows how alcohol damages stem cells and increases cancer risk
While the risks of alcohol consumption are well-known, the exact mechanism by which the substance causes cancer has not been clear.
The emotional moment a bride suffering from cancer is married just hours before passing away
The emotional moment Heather and Dave Mosher were married at a Hartford hospital, Connecticut, after her courageous fight against breast cancer.
Massachusetts woman battling three types of cancer learns her tumours have 'shrunk dramatically'
Jo Turner and her husband Craig look forward to spending the holiday season with her three children in Waltham.
What is acute lymphocytic leukemia? Rare cancer type making 6-year-old bleed from her eyes
The desperate parents of Dhanika Tripura are now pleading for help after their daughter's health deteriorated drastically in just six weeks.
Researchers confident sperm is the future of cancer treatment
Bull sperm has been used to treat cancer in cows after scientists discovered it reduces side effects and was better at breaching tumour walls.
Tesla delivers Model 3 to superfan with three months to live
A man suffering from stage 4 cancer has been granted a dying wish by Tesla, to get his Model 3 delivered.
15-year-old cancer survivor punished by school for wearing hat to cover hair loss
A 15-year-old cancer survivor in the US who was disciplined and segregated from class for wearing a hat to cover hair loss is asking for changes to be made.
The remote-controlled nanorobots that may hold the future of medicine
Coil-shaped algae robots could allow scientists to fight diseases and diagnose patients without invasive surgical procedures.
Indian minister's 'sin causes cancer' comment sparks outrage
Indian minister Himanta Biswa Sarma sparks outrage with comment that cancer is divine justice caused by sins.
Suspect dies from cancer only 10 hours after he had been charged with murder
Taron Robinson, 30, was charged in New York state with second-degree murder around 1pm, by 11pm he was dead.
US sugar industry buried evidence of cancer and heart disease link 50 years ago
An examination of internal documents reveals how a sugar industry-funded study was terminated when results appeared to threaten commercial interests.
Scientists create 'mini liver tumours' in cancer research revolution
The development could pave the way for new cancer drugs and personalised treatments for the second deadliest form of the disease.
Woman steps in to help fund life-saving cancer treatment for her husband's ex-wife
The heroic fundraising efforts of Chester woman Claire Hitchen has saved the life of her husband's ex-wife, Nicola.
'I'm sorry, I tried my best': Teen shares emotional letter her mother wrote before she died of cancer
The heartbreaking letter has advice for Hannah about school, boys and her relationship with her father.