Cancer
Cancer is currently one of the leading causes of death in the western world, largely due to its difficulty to detect and even greater difficulty to cure. The effects of cancer are uncontrolled cell growth (tumours) in areas of the body, and this growth is both unsustainable and damaging to the organs. The leading causes of cancer include smoking, obesity and infection. Research into how we can control this terrible illness is constantly being conducted, especially into the causes and effects of cancer at a genetic level.
Long-distance runners may face higher colon cancer risk, early findings suggest
Running is overwhelmingly good for your health. But can you take it too far?
The deadly fungus behind Tutankhamun’s ‘curse’ could now save lives
The tomb-dwelling fungus sparked rumours of a ‘pharaoh’s curse’ that has endured for decades. Now it might be used to fight cancer
Here’s what actually shapes your prostate cancer risk
Joe Biden’s diagnosis with aggressive prostate cancer has sparked a fresh wave of concern – and confusion. This is what the science really says
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Here’s what we’re getting wrong about prostate cancer
Does screening more men for prostate cancer actually save lives?
Breakthrough breath test could detect lung cancer early
Tiny metal sensors could drastically reduce death from the disease.
What does cancer being in remission actually mean?
It's a term many people are using incorrectly.
The bold new treatments that could soon tame - and prevent - cancer
One of the most pressing medical challenges facing the
world’s ageing population is the fight against cancer.
But is this a battle that’s winnable – and what
technologies are being developed to wage the war?
Microscopic robots could soon float inside your liver to fight cancer
Canadian researchers are closing in on a novel approach to treat liver tumours using microrobots in a MRI device.
Skin cancer cases are rising. Here's what we can do about it
Global figures are expected to reach 2.7 million by 2040.
Ground-breaking test can catch signs of 14 early-stage cancers
The test measures changes in metabolic sugars found in the blood and urine.
Nanobots made from DNA could fight cancer by delivering drugs directly to tumours
Initial experiments in mice have shown the bots are significantly more effective than current treatments.
Air pollution could trigger lung cancer for people who have never smoked
Research into the dangerous effects of air pollution could lead to approaches to lung cancer prevention.
Our gut microbiomes aren't getting enough fibre, but supplements can help study finds
Modern low-fibre diets are thought to have a negative impact on our health and could increase the risk of cardiovascular disease, digestive disorders and colon cancer.
Drug cures 100 per cent of colorectal cancer patients in small initial trial
All 14 patients treated in the phase II clinical trial remained cancer-free for up to two years, without the need for surgery or chemotherapy.
DNA tumour study unearths new clues about cancer-causing genetic mutations
Biggest-of-its-kind study involved analysis from the whole-genome sequences of more than 12,000 NHS cancer patients.
Scientists engineer an implant that can deliver cancer-fighting meds directly into your body
Frequently forgetting to take your medication? Researchers have found a novel way of fighting cancer in mice by implanting drug-making factories right next to a tumour.
Sniffer ants can smell cancer better than dogs
Scientists have trained a colony of ants to sniff out cancerous cells with surprising accuracy.
Why does chemo cause your hair to grow back differently?
Your hair may grow back with a different colour and texture.
A stunning kaleidoscope of images revealed as winners of Great Ormond Street's first image awards
In this exclusive preview, Great Ormond Street Hospital reveals stunning images of life-changing research in their first photography prize.
mRNA vaccines: How COVID jab tech will teach our bodies to kill cancer
The pandemic derailed a lot of medical research. But the effort that was suddenly redirected towards developing a vaccine for COVID-19 may have helped us make important progress on at least one breakthrough: preventing cancer.
New blood test can tell if cancer has spread around the body
The test could be performed at a GP practice and would help doctors prioritise patients with widespread and later stage cancer.
Breast cancer: Artificial intelligence boosts accuracy of tumour diagnoses
The image recognition technique could help doctors to prescribe more effective treatments.
Revolutionary cancer vaccine trials inspired by COVID jab begin
Initial trials in mice show that the vaccine can shrink tumours and increase survival rates.
3D-printed liver models will help surgeons ‘rehearse’ cancer surgeries
The technique can be used to create accurate models of patients' organs complete with imitation cancerous tumours and imitation blood.