For the first time, scientists have injected lasers into cells, making them light up from the inside, an advance that could one day help treat problems inside the human body such as cancer, researchers say.
Read MoreEngland's track record for cancer survival remains poorer than other countries with similar health systems, a study suggests.
Read MoreLONDON – Using an oral contraceptive, often referred to as "the pill", gives long-term protection against womb cancer and the longer it is used the greater the reduction in risk, scientists said on Wednesday.
Read MoreA simple urine test that could detect pancreatic cancer much earlier than at present has been developed by scientists.
They found a protein "signature" only present in people with the disease.
Read MoreStudies found it lowered chances of recurrence, but did not boost overall survival
Some women who have surgery for early stage breast cancer may benefit from additional radiation to nearby lymph nodes, two new clinical trials suggest.
Read MoreMany older women are unaware of some of the early warning signs of breast cancer, according to a survey.
Fewer than half of the women over 70 who were questioned could name a symptom, apart from a lump.
Read MoreAccording to a US study, stress hormones may have a negative impact on breast cancer. The results published in "Oncogene", show that several hormones, which are also produced by the body and used to treat side effects of cancer therapy, stimulate the growth of therapy-resistant tumour cells.
Read MoreDAMMAM: Cheap and out of date cosmetics are causing serious health problems in the Kingdom, including skin diseases, hair loss and cancer, local doctors say.
Read MoreChemo improvements have likely played a role, researchers say
Read MoreProtecting girls from cervical cancer might be possible with just one dose of the HPV vaccine rather than the three now recommended, a new analysis suggests.
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