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01/09/2010 - Factories may create stem cell revolution
British researchers say they may have opened the way for "stem cell factories" after developing a new artificial technique. More
20/08/2010 - Cervical cancer success
A combination treatment used against cervical cancer has saved "hundreds of lives", British researchers have reported. More
19/08/2010 - Chinese herbal booster for side-effects
An ancient Chinese medicine could be used to boost cancer treatment and reduce unpleasant digestive side effects, researchers reported last night. More
16/08/2010 - DNA clue to melanoma treatment
Patients who find that treatment for the skin cancer melanoma is unsuccessful may have a problem with DNA repair genes, British researchers have warned. More
05/08/2010 - Dozens of cholesterol genes found
An international study has uncovered 95 genetic variants that could help scientists fight heart disease, it was announced today. More
23/07/2010 - Pregnancy risk for cancer survivors
Young women who survive cancer treatment may face new ordeals when they seek to have children later in life, researchers warned today. More
22/07/2010 - Allergy cuts cancer risk
People with allergies may enjoy a reduced risk of developing cancer, according to a new analysis. More
14/07/2010 - Cancer vaccine boost
The controversial cervical cancer vaccine may prove to be more successful in England than had previously been hoped, researchers said today. More
08/07/2010 - Fish oil hope for fighting breast cancer
Women who take fish oil supplements may be helping to cut their risk of developing breast cancer, researchers have claimed. More
06/07/2010 - Gene creates male breast risk
Men who carry a faulty breast cancer gene face a high risk of developing the disease in their old age, British researchers warned today. More
01/07/2010 - Male cancer screening may save lives
Prostate cancer screening has been controversial - but a new study today says it can halve death rates of men from the disease. More
30/06/2010 - Breast cancer surgery rated highly by patients
Breast cancer patients who undergo mastectomy or breast reconstruction are generally pleased with the care they receive in the UK, according to a major survey. More
17/06/2010 - Boiled coffee for breast?
Drinking large amounts of boiled coffee may help protect elderly women against breast cancer, researchers reported last night. More
17/06/2010 - Women die from delayed diagnosis - claim
Nearly a thousand women may be dying from breast cancer each year because of late diagnosis, experts claim today. More
14/06/2010 - Row over blood pressure cancer drug claim
People taking a popular blood pressure drug may face a slightly increased risk of developing cancer, researchers claimed today. More
11/06/2010 - Patients give thumbs down to pain treatments
Nearly one in two cancer patients do not take their pain-killing drugs at times of greatest misery, British researchers revealed yesterday. More
07/06/2010 - Boost for breast treatment
A single treatment of highly-targeted radiotherapy can be used to treat women with breast cancer - reducing potential side-effects and hospital visits, according to the findings of a major study. More
02/06/2010 - New immune system hope for killing cancer cells
Human cells have been identified that may help the body destroy foreign invaders like viruses and cancer cells. More
31/05/2010 - Alarm as male skin cancer rates soar
Men are five times more likely to develop a deadly skin cancer now than they were 30 years ago, according to alarming new figures from the UK. More
17/05/2010 - Mystery over hormone cancer link
British researchers have found a new hormone link to breast cancer, it was announced today. More
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