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Hormonal contraceptives and breast cancer: Weighing up the risks
A new study found that hormonal contraceptives are linked with a small increase in the risk of breast cancer, but should you stop taking the pill?
Early warning signs of breast cancer
Breast cancer can be a scary thing that many people have to face in their lifetime, but being aware of the early warning signs can help reduce the fear of uncertainty. Let’s look at some of the early symptoms
World Cancer Day: Patient focused treatment in Manchester
Progressive health care in oncology is essential for effective treatment, but what are Manchester hospitals and Universities doing to close the cancer patient care gap?
Back to the biological services facility at the top of Stopford
Take a look inside the the animal research that goes at the top of the Stopford Building, utilising studies to improve our knowledge of some of the most common and deadly diseases
New blood test could revolutionise cancer treatment
Catching cancer in its early stages can transform patient outcomes – this new test claims to make it easier than ever
Here comes the sunbed ban?
Awareness of the effect of indoor suntanning on rates of skin cancer has been growing in recent years. UoM researchers claim it may be time for a nationwide ban.
Virgil Abloh, the visionary designer dies after privately battling cancer
Artistic director of Louis Vuitton and founder of Off-White has died at the age of 41 and leaves behind a new and better fashion industry
Reflecting on Breast Cancer Awareness Month in the fashion and beauty industry
Want to make a purchase with a conscience? Camille Garratt gives you a roundup of the brands that support breast cancer awareness
Rediscovering folk remedies before it’s too late
New drugs could be hiding in charming, traditional remedies
Henrietta Lacks: much more than the mother of immortal cells
Black history month: Henrietta Lacks and the importance of remembering the ethical injustices surrounding her story
Manchester academics use nanoparticles to wipe out cancer cells
The closest humanity has come to treating the disease is through the use of ‘nanoparticles’
UoM researchers join team investigating cancer survival rates
A new multidisciplinary long-term study involving six universities aims to explore cancer survival and reasons for remaining cancer-free post-treatment
New UoM study suggests targeting two faulty genes to treat leukaemia
This study is thought to lead to the development of a more efficient treatment in some patients, and represents a major step towards fighting AML, a rare form of blood cancer with a high mortality rate
New drugs developed to treat ovarian cancer
Led by Professor Stephen Taylor, University of Manchester researchers have found promising leads in their hunt to tackle ovarian cancer
Testing for cancer with nanoparticles
The research could help with early cancer detection