Cancer news from around the world.
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How big is cancer world wide?
The World Health Organisation reports. Cancer will stike more than 10 million people worldwide this year, It is estimated there will be 15 million new cases every year by 2020.
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UK - Drinking culture blamed for 'appalling' rise in alcohol-related cancers.
There has been a significant increase in cancers which are linked to alcohol over the past ten years, according to figures requested by the Liberal Democrats.
There has been a significant increase in cancers which are linked to alcohol over the past ten years, according to figures requested by the Liberal Democrats.
Australia - Regular Use of Mouthwash may Cause Cancer
Researchers from the University of Queensland and the University of Melbourne have revealed that prolonged use of mouthwashes may lead to cancer.
UK - £500m superlab aims to lead fight against cancer
The research facility will cover 3.6 acres near the British Library in King's Cross and house 1,500 scientists.
UK - Ban chemical linked to cancer in baby bottles: campaigners
A chemical linked to cancer should be banned from baby's bottles to protect children's health, leading doctors have said.
A chemical linked to cancer should be banned from baby's bottles to protect children's health, leading doctors have said.
UK - Mushroom extract 'fights cancer'
A mushroom popular in Chinese cooking can help shrink tumours and beat cancer”
USA - Women's cancer screening guidelines
Some women's health experts are worried that new guidelines for cervical cancer screening will get lost in the loud debate over breast cancer testing. The American College of Obstetricians and Gynecologists says women should begin cervical cancer screenings at age 21, rather than an earlier age
UK - Morphine "might spread cancer"
Laboratory tests suggest morphine could in fact encourage the spread of cancer, for which it is routinely prescribed to relieve pain from surgery and tumours.
Aisa - Cervical cancer prevention
The prevention of any disease can be primary or secondary. The former involves taking action on the determinants of the disease to prevent it from occurring. The latter involves the early detection of disease, followed by appropriate interventions to prevent its progression.
