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A new triple therapy for aggressive, advanced breast cancer slows the progression of the disease, delays the need for further chemotherapy and helps patients live longer, research reveals. The combination …

An immunotherapy drug can ward off head and neck cancers for twice as long as the standard treatment, in the biggest breakthrough in two decades. Pembrolizumab stimulates the immune system …

Philippa Roxby Heath Reporter Laura Marston Laura now feels good six years after her diagnosis of advanced tongue cancer Hundreds of thousands of people with advanced head and neck cancer …

Thousands of cancer patients in England are to benefit from a DNA blood test that saves lives by fast-tracking them on to personalised treatments. In a world-first, the NHS will …

Former EastEnders actress Kara Tointon has revealed she has undergone a double mastectomy following a gene test. The 41-year-old, also known for her work in dramas including The Teacher and …

The federal government has announced the completion of three new cancer centres as part of efforts to expand cancer care access nationwide.The facilities, located at the Federal Teaching Hospital, Katsina; …

The final chapter of Joe Biden’s five-decade political career has been mired in questions about his clearly ailing health, and who knew what when. Now, a new puzzle has emerged: …

Getty Images Women with very dense breasts should be offered additional scans as part of the UK’s NHS breast screening programme to help detect more cancers and save lives, researchers …

President Trump takes questions from reporters at an event in the Oval Office on May 19, 2025. Chip Somodevilla/Getty Images hide caption toggle caption Chip Somodevilla/Getty Images President Trump suggested …

How Do Doctors Treat ‘Aggressive’ Prostate Cancer like Joe Biden’s? What we know about Joe Biden’s cancer, prognosis and treatment options By Clara Moskowitz edited by Dean Visser President Joe …