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Other types of surgery besides double mastectomies are equally good at lowering death rates in women with cancer in one breast.

Double mastectomies don't increase cancer survival, study suggests

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 UK cancer outcomes “lag behind” those of countries with dedicated plans to tackle the burden of the disease, experts have said.A new cancer plan should be a “key priority” for the Government, academics said as they warned that without dedicated policies “more patients with cancer will undoubtedly die”.In a new commentary piece, published in the journal Lancet Oncology, experts argue that cancer waiting lists in the UK are “still the worst they have ever been”.Cancer care should be firmly placed back at the top of the political agenda; doing this would save thousands of people’s lives a yearCommentary piece...

UK cancer outcomes ‘lag behind’ those of countries with clear plan, say experts

A quarter of women with the most lethal form of ovarian cancer could have the disease caught in its earlier stages by being tested and fast-tracked for specialist care, a study has found.It also meant patients whose cancer had already spread before diagnosis required “relatively straightforward” surgery to remove it.Researchers said they hope the findings will raise awareness for more GPs to test for ovarian cancer and encourage women with symptoms to get them checked out.There is no national screening programme for ovarian cancer in the UK, although a process known as symptom triggered testing was introduced in 2011.Under these...

One in four with lethal ovarian cancer catch disease early on fast-track pathway

A novel test developed by Johns Hopkins Kimmel Cancer Center investigators could give gastroenterologists insight into which patients with Barrett’s esophagus are likely to progress to esophageal cancer or an abnormal collection of cells called high-grade dysplasia. This information could help physicians determine how to monitor or manage patients...

Novel test helps ID patients at high risk of esophageal cancers

Christian Azubike Enwuru1, Adenike Shola Aiyedobgon2, Morakinyo Bamikole Ajayi1 &. BMC Women's Health volume 24, Article number: 415 (2024) Cite this article. This study was undertaken to determine the prevalence of Bacterial Vaginosis (BV), Trichomonas Vaginalis (TV) co-infection, and the antibacterial sensitivity profile of bacterial isolates. Methods. The study was...

Bacterial vaginosis (BV) and Trichomonas vaginalis (TV) co-infection, and bacterial antibiogram profile of pregnant women studied in Lagos, Nigeria

Melanoma is a type of skin cancer that can spread rapidly to other areas. However, there are also slow-growing types that may develop over many years. Melanoma is not as common as other types of skin cancer. However, unlike other skin cancers, melanoma has a high risk of spreading to other areas, which makes it the most dangerous type.

How fast does melanoma spread?

High levels of waste and fly-tipping are causing a problem with rats, residents claim.

'Rats the size of dogs' outside rubbish-hit homes

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Cancer Deaths Among Men Could Rise 90% by 2050, Study Finds

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[Note: Unless otherwise indicated, the commentary and quotes in this article are from the author's interview with those mentioned.]. Elizabeth Montgomery was one of the most popular actors from the 1950s to her unfortunate passing from cancer in 1995. Before, during, and after her benchmark Emmy-nominated role as twitch-witch Samantha Stephens on TV's Bewitched (ABC, 1964-1972), Montgomery made over 200 additional appearances in other weekly shows, TV-movies, and feature films.

'Bewitched' Star Elizabeth Montgomery Received Death Threats for Protesting the Vietnam War

Two drug dealers have been jailed after cannabis plants worth more than £300,000 were discovered. Marjus Gashi, 34, and Albjon Kucuku, 31, were arrested on 2 May at the former’s home in Shelton Road, Stanground, Peterborough, after Cambridgeshire Police executed a warrant and found 285 plants worth up to about £240,000.

Pair jailed after police uncover cannabis factory

The cancer is so rare that there is not enough data to know how often it occurs.

'Our son's cancer care before his death was brutal'

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A bill quietly introduced this spring in the Colorado legislature to decriminalize the possession of drug paraphernalia obtained by harm reductionists has become law. As low-key as the legislation was introduced, the bill was signed into law without fanfare June 6. It garnered little to no media attention.

Colorado legalizes needles, pipes for meth and crack if obtained by harm reduction group

Two motorcyclists who died in a crash near a Derbyshire town have been named by police. Derbyshire Police were called to the A6 near Tom Thorn between Buxton and Dove Holes at about 10:18 BST on Sunday to reports of a crash involving two motorbikes and a car. On Monday,...

Police name two motorcyclists killed in crash

It's been two decades since beloved actor Brian Kelly died of pneumonia at 73 in 2005. Best known as Porter Ricks in the classic TV family show Flipper(NBC, 1964-1967), Kelly had once suffered a paralyzing motorcycle accident that ended his acting career. However, he rechanneld his creative talent and became a producer. This is his story.

The Paralyzing Accident & Tragic Death of TV's 'Flipper' Father Brian Kelly: Two Decades Later

Researchers have demonstrated that adding metastasis-directed radiation therapy to standard-of-care chemotherapy may improve progression-free survival in patients with oligometastatic pancreatic cancer, according to a recent study published by Ludmir et al in the Journal of Clinical Oncology and previously presented at the 2024 ASCO Gastrointestinal Cancers Symposium (Abstract 603). Background.

Metastasis-Directed Radiation Therapy Plus Chemotherapy in Oligometastatic Pancreatic Cancer

OAK BROOK, Ill. – An alarming new study finds that many non-smokers are carrying some concerning growths in their lungs, putting their future health at risk. Researchers from the Netherlands have discovered that small growths in the lungs, known as lung nodules, are surprisingly common even among people who have never picked up a cigarette in their lives.

Scientists make concerning discovery in the lungs of many non-smokers

Betty Rout was asleep when two men broke into her house and later stole her late husband's medals.

Thief said 'sorry' to woman, 101, as he stole medals

A 15-year-old girl who died in a river had been playing with friends, the opening of an inquest has been told. Holli Smallman from Welshpool, Powys, was found at 20:00 BST on Friday, 9 August after a search of the River Severn. Her heartbroken family described Holli as a "loving...

Girl, 15, found in river was playing, inquest told

A 61-year-old man has been arrested after 132 cannabis plants were found during a raid on a house. Police searched the property on Eastwood Drive in Donnington, Telford, on Tuesday after concerns were raised by members of the community. The man was arrested at the property on suspicion of the...

Man, 61, arrested after cannabis plants seized

The Grade II listed property in East Horsley is being sold as it is "too costly" to modernise.

‘Inhabitable’ historic manor house for sale at £1.5m

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Islands have 'high rate' of skin cancer - report

Malignant skin cancer makes up about 40% of all cases in Jersey and Guernsey, data...

Islands have 'high rate' of skin cancer - report

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