All news on the topic: Cancer

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Tatiana Schlossberg, granddaughter of John F. Kennedy, dies after a year-long fight with cancer
Tatiana Schlossberg, the acclaimed writer and granddaughter of John F Kennedy, has died at just 35.
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Country Ever After star passes away at 45 after long cancer battle
A Netflix star has died aged only 45, and told fans prior to her death not to "stay in the darkness of this moment". Criscilla Anderson had been diagnosed with colon cancer seven years ago.
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How Roche used patents to extend its breast cancer drug monopoly until 2042
An exclusive tally of Roche’s patent portfolio for its four monoclonal antibodies (“mAb”) treatments for breast cancer shows that, 27 years after the first product hit the market, about 100 patents still protect its products.
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Brazilian singer Vanessa Rios dies at 42 after battle with rare lung cancer
Singer Vanessa Rios has died aged 42 after a battle with a rare and aggressive form of lung cancer.
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Charming construction boss found murdered weeks after wife’s death in Totton
A ‘charming’ company boss was found murdered in his home just two weeks after losing his wife to cancer – with the man suspected of killing him now fighting for his life in hospital under police guard.
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Johnson & Johnson faces multi-million UK lawsuit over asbestos-contaminated baby powder
Thousands of people are suing pharmaceutical giant Johnson & Johnson, alleging it knowingly sold talcum powder in the UK that was contaminated with asbestos.
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King Charles reflects on the daunting journey faced by cancer patients: "It was a frightening experience"
King Charles has described his current battle with cancer as a "frightening experience" as Prince William prepares to take the reins.
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Prince Harry says his focus must be on King Charles amid cancer battle and hopes for reconciliation
Prince Harry has revealed his focus over the next year has to be on his father, King Charles, who was diagnosed with cancer last year.
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Fraudster steals £430,000 from cancer-stricken pensioner to fund lavish lifestyle
A farmer was tricked out of his life savings by a conman who spent the money on luxury dining and trips abroad.
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The Shadow industry of body brokers: profiting from the dead
Harold Dillard was 56 when he was diagnosed with an aggressive cancer around his abdomen in November 2009.
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Spanish star Veronica Echegui dies at 42 after secret battle with cancer
Spanish actress Verónica Echegui has passed away at the age of 42.
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Junkyard frontman David Roach dies at 59 after battle with cancer
The rock music scene was again hit by grief with the news of the death of David Roach, vocalist of Junkyard. Roach passed away at the age of 59.
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Irish sports legend DJ Carey admits he lied about cancer to get money
With a ‘tube’ up his nose and lying on a ‘hospital bed’, the photo appears to be of Ireland’s most famous sports stars being treated for cancer.
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Anti-vaxxer Kate Shemirani convinced daughter to refuse chemotherapy — girl dies of curable cancer
The sons of conspiracy theorist Kate Shemirani have accused their mother of causing their sister’s death through her opposition to traditional cancer treatment.
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‘Worst shortage in years’: UK faces Creon drug scarcity for pancreatic cancer patients
Pharmacists have cautioned that "one of the worst" cases of medicine shortages is impacting cancer patients.
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Cancer unites: UK King expresses solidarity with Biden in shared fight against illness
The King has written privately to Joe Biden to express his support after the former US president was diagnosed an aggressive form of prostate cancer.
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Former US President Biden diagnosed with cancer
Joe Biden has been diagnosed with prostate cancer with metastases to the bones.
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Retired man faces £20,000 bill to tear down £50,000 extension built for wife’s care
A retired homeowner has been ordered to tear down the £50,000 extension he built for his wife, who had cancer.
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Significant increase in cancer patients in England waiting months for treatment
Analysis shows that over 11% of patients had to wait more than 104 days last year, an increase from 4.4% in 2016.
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Six-time world snooker champion Ray Reardon leaves substantial sum to wife in will after passing away at 91 following a battle with cancer
Snooker legend Ray Reardon has left a huge sum to his wife after battling cancer.
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NHS initiates groundbreaking AI trial to detect breast cancer early and reduce waiting times
A major trial aiming to transform breast cancer screening with artificial intelligence has been launched, with almost 700,000 women expected to take part.
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Famous Italian blogger may be imprisoned for five years
Italy’s biggest influencer Chiara Ferragni could face up to five years in jail if she is found guilty of fraud over allegedly misleading her followers with the sale of limited edition Christmas cakes and Easter eggs.
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Scientists claim UK is lagging behind the EU in combating ’forever chemicals’
Experts criticise Defra’s decision not to use OECD definition of PFAS, with one asking if move is ‘politically based’
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Former England manager Sven-Göran Eriksson passed away while being millions of pounds in debt
Former England manager Sven-Göran Eriksson died on August 26 last year after suffering from pancreatic cancer.
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Louis Walsh shares blood cancer diagnosis as pal admits 'he's frail' in CBB
Louis Walsh reveals in Friday's Celebrity Big Brother that he was diagnosed with a rare form of blood cancer while a close friend opens up to the Mirror on the star's health