Research on cancer

Health news

Scientists achieve pancreatic tumour regression in breakthrough study

A new study by researchers in Spain found that triple therapy eliminates pancreatic tumours in mice

28/01/2026

Nutrition

Study finds link between ultra-processed foods and colorectal cancers

Women who ate the most ultra-processed foods had a higher risk of developing polyps that can lead to cancer compared with women who ate the least.

14/11/2025

Health news

Blood test for prostate cancer cuts risk of dying by 13%, study finds

One life was saved for every 456 men invited for a prostate cancer screening, the study found.

30/10/2025

Health news

Obesity-related cancer rising globally, study warns

Thyroid, breast, colorectal, kidney, and endometrial cancer diagnoses are surging worldwide, with colorectal cancer increasing fastest in people under 50.

21/10/2025

Health news

Breast cancer: What you need to know about early detection and risk

October is Breast Cancer Awareness Month, a reminder of the importance of early detection and education in the fight against the most common cancer in women.

18/10/2025

Health news

Alcohol is fuelling thousands of cancer cases in Europe, WHO warns

Alcohol consumption is a major cause of cancer in Europe, the WHO's cancer research agency warned in a new report.

14/10/2025

Health news

This special protein found in bacteria could kill cancer cells

The new process was tested in breast, colon and pancreatic cancer cells.

10/10/2025

Health news

Trump signs executive order to use AI in fight against child cancer

The move doubles previous funding but comes against a backdrop of broader cuts to federal science budgets, including the loss of grants for long-running pediatric cancer research networks.

01/10/2025

Health news

Why are more young people seemingly getting cancer?

Are early-onset cancers really rising - or are doctors just finding more of them?

30/09/2025

Healthcare

Which countries spend the most money on cancer research?

The United States spent by far the most over the eight-year study period, but European countries also provided billions of euros.

02/09/2025

Health news

Why scientists think diamonds could help identify cancer

Small, diamond-based sensors could help determine whether breast cancer has spread to the nearby lymph nodes, the researchers said.

22/08/2025

Health news

Research shows delayed motherhood can increase risk of breast cancer

Research shows that having a first child after age 30 increases a woman’s risk of breast cancer by 40 per cent to 45 per cent.

18/08/2025

Health news

Cancer-fighting vaccine prompts immune response for some patients

While the early-stage results would need to be validated in larger studies, the researchers said the findings offer hope for cancer patients with certain genetic mutations.

11/08/2025

Health news

Common virus that causes mono raises cancer risks 5-fold, study warns

Scientists identified new types of cancer linked to Epstein-Barr virus, which most people have been infected with at some point in their lives.

09/07/2025

Health news

A common bacteria could cause 12 million cases of stomach cancer

Researchers said programmes to quickly screen and treat people for a common bacteria could reduce the number of expected stomach cancer cases by up to 75 per cent.

07/07/2025

Health news

Exercise boosts survival rates in colon cancer patients, study finds

The findings indicate cancer patients should increase their physical activity after treatment, experts said.

02/06/2025