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Katie McGlynn on Corrie, conspiracies, and cold-blooded killers

Katie McGlynn on Corrie, conspiracies, and cold-blooded killers

The Mancunion sits down with Katie McGlynn ahead of her joining the UK tour of Peter James’ Wish You Were Dead
Hormonal contraceptives and breast cancer: Weighing up the risks

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?
Review: Family Tree

Review: Family Tree

Mojisola Adebayo’s Family Tree unburies the life and legacy of Henrietta Lacks, whose cells transformed the trajectory of medical research.
Early warning signs of breast cancer

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

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

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

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?

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

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

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
Review: Glee & Me

Review: Glee & Me

Aayush Chadha reviews Glee & Me at the Royal Exchange Theatre
Rediscovering folk remedies before it’s too late

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

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

Manchester academics use nanoparticles to wipe out cancer cells

The closest humanity has come to treating the disease is through the use of ‘nanoparticles’
Cancer won’t wait so why should you?

Cancer won’t wait so why should you?

Corona’s not the only bad guy in town – Be BRAVE, check it out, beat cancer
UoM researchers join team investigating cancer survival rates

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

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
All and Sonder: merging collage with experiences with cancer

All and Sonder: merging collage with experiences with cancer

Camila Florencia Rusailh talks to the artist Keith Bloody Mary about her online collaborative project that uses tarot style collages to convey stories of cancer
New drugs developed to treat ovarian cancer

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

Testing for cancer with nanoparticles

The research could help with early cancer detection