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The Cervarix vaccine provides protection against two types of human papillomavirus (HPV) for more than six years, US scientists have reported.
The number of women attending cervical screening appointments has risen in England, a trend that is largely being attributed to the so-called “Jade Goody effect”.
High-dose vitamin and mineral supplements may do more harm than good, an expert at the World Cancer Research Fund (WCRF) has warned.
Children in Wales could soon be banned from using sunbeds to protect them against skin cancer, health minister Edwina Hart has said.
Vaccination and testing for the human papilloma virus could eradicate cervical cancer – but the EU and national governments should be taking action now.
Scientists have carried out the biggest ever review of research into the links between lifestyle and breast cancer risk and concluded that more than two fifths of cases of the disease could be prevented if women adopted healthier lifestyles.
Canadian scientists have provided more evidence of a link between alcohol consumption and an increased risk of cancer.
The International Agency for Research on Cancer (IARC), part of the World Health Organisation, has decided to place sunbeds in the highest cancer risk category.
People who lead an active lifestyle with regular intensive exercise are less likely to die from cancer, a study by Finnish scientists suggests.
UK screening experts have emphasised the benefits of breast screening after a study suggested that one in three cancers detected by screening might not need treatment.
Today, the European Commission reinforces its long-term commitment to the fight against cancer by creating a European Partnership for Action against Cancer. The partnership will focus on actions that can be taken at EU level to more effectively prevent and control cancer across Europe. In Europe, one in three people will develop cancer in their lifetime. This translates to 3.2 million people being diagnosed with the disease every year. Cancer is not equally distributed in Europe and the chances of surviving cancer differ greatly between countries. By bringing together all relevant organisations working on cancer, the intention is to identify gaps, address needs and learn from each other.
Nine in ten people with bowel cancer that is caught early will survive the disease, according to new statistics published today (Tuesday).
The US is on the brink of introducing new anti-smoking measures after the House of Representatives backed a bill passed on June 11th by the Senate, giving the government powers to regulate tobacco products.
A study presented at the American Association of Cancer Research conference showed that specially bred 'cancer-prone' mice fed the equivalent of two ounces of walnuts every day have lower breast tumour rates than mice fed a normal diet.
The largest-ever single increase in US federal taxes on cigarettes has taken effect, almost tripling the tax on a packet to more than $1. The Obama administration plans to use the money to pay for health care for uninsured children.
Europacolon calls for improved care of colorectal cancer patients.
The latest issue of the Tobacco Atlas reveals the toll of smoking around the world, highlighting the impact tobacco has on both health and economies.
Engaging in physical activity can reduce your chances of developing the most common kind of bowel cancer by a quarter, according to new research published in the BJC today.
