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Cancers getting diagnosed at earlier stage

Proportion of early-stage cancer diagnoses hits record high at 58.7%, thanks to awareness and screening efforts.

Half of advanced melanoma patients live for 10 years with double drug treatment

The introduction of combined immunotherapy has drastically improved survival rates for patients with advanced melanoma.

Cancers getting diagnosed at earlier stage

Proportion of early-stage cancer diagnoses hits record high at 58.7%, thanks to awareness and screening efforts.

Half of advanced melanoma patients live for 10 years with double drug treatment

The introduction of combined immunotherapy has drastically improved survival rates for patients with advanced melanoma.
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For a kid with cancer, where they live has a huge impact on whether they'll survive

Children with cancer in low-income countries face survival rates below 20%, significantly lower than the 80%+ rate in high-income countries.
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Mysterious circular DNA found in more than half of patients with certain types of cancer

Circular DNA particles found in cancer patients linked to poor survival rates.
Discovery changes perspective on extrachromosomal DNA's significance in cancer.
Research suggests circular DNA plays a role in tumor progression and immune evasion.

Immunotherapy achieves remarkable survival rates in a handful of tumors

Immunotherapy has significantly improved prognosis and survival rates for patients with metastatic melanoma over the past 15 years.

Mysterious circular DNA found in more than half of patients with certain types of cancer

Circular DNA particles found in cancer patients linked to poor survival rates.
Discovery changes perspective on extrachromosomal DNA's significance in cancer.
Research suggests circular DNA plays a role in tumor progression and immune evasion.

Immunotherapy achieves remarkable survival rates in a handful of tumors

Immunotherapy has significantly improved prognosis and survival rates for patients with metastatic melanoma over the past 15 years.
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#prostate-cancer

What are the symptoms of prostate cancer and how serious is it?

Prostate cancer affects 1 in 8 men, with serious implications if not diagnosed early.

This Movember, what men should know about getting screened for prostate cancer | CBC Radio

Prostate cancer is highly prevalent among men, with one in eight Canadian men diagnosed in their lives; survival rates vary significantly.

What are the symptoms of prostate cancer and how serious is it?

Prostate cancer affects 1 in 8 men, with serious implications if not diagnosed early.

This Movember, what men should know about getting screened for prostate cancer | CBC Radio

Prostate cancer is highly prevalent among men, with one in eight Canadian men diagnosed in their lives; survival rates vary significantly.
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A guide to breast cancer screening

Breast Cancer Awareness Month emphasizes the importance of screening and prevention, especially as diagnoses rise among women under 50.
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'I had a cardiac arrest in the supermarket - off-duty paramedics saved my life'

Early CPR and defibrillator use significantly increase cardiac arrest survival rates.

Croydon taxi driver nearly dies after cardiac arrest at martial arts class

Timely intervention with a defibrillator significantly increases survival chances during cardiac arrest.

'I had a cardiac arrest in the supermarket - off-duty paramedics saved my life'

Early CPR and defibrillator use significantly increase cardiac arrest survival rates.

Croydon taxi driver nearly dies after cardiac arrest at martial arts class

Timely intervention with a defibrillator significantly increases survival chances during cardiac arrest.
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Combination Treatment Extends Survival in Advanced Bladder Cancer - News Center

Immunotherapy combined with chemotherapy and surgery significantly improves survival in muscle-invasive bladder cancer patients compared to chemotherapy alone.
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What 5 Doctors Are Excited About in Kidney Cancer Research

Kidney cancer patients are living longer due to early detection and advances in treatment.

Let King Charles's illness finally change how we speak about cancer: it's not about winning' or losing' a war' | Simon Jenkins

The coverage of King Charles' cancer diagnosis has highlighted the ongoing taboo and fear surrounding the disease.
Cancer is no longer a death sentence, with high survival rates for many types of cancer when diagnosed early.

What 5 Doctors Are Excited About in Kidney Cancer Research

Kidney cancer patients are living longer due to early detection and advances in treatment.

Let King Charles's illness finally change how we speak about cancer: it's not about winning' or losing' a war' | Simon Jenkins

The coverage of King Charles' cancer diagnosis has highlighted the ongoing taboo and fear surrounding the disease.
Cancer is no longer a death sentence, with high survival rates for many types of cancer when diagnosed early.
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Teen told she had 'good cancer' died from treatment

There are significant gaps in support for blood cancer patients in Wales, affecting treatment outcomes and care quality.
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Quarter of women with serious ovarian cancer could get earlier diagnosis UK study

Faster testing and referral could significantly improve ovarian cancer outcomes for women diagnosed early.

How spotting cancer early increases the odds of survival

Early detection of cancer increases survival rates
Different cancers have different survival rates depending on the stage of diagnosis

Quarter of women with serious ovarian cancer could get earlier diagnosis UK study

Faster testing and referral could significantly improve ovarian cancer outcomes for women diagnosed early.

How spotting cancer early increases the odds of survival

Early detection of cancer increases survival rates
Different cancers have different survival rates depending on the stage of diagnosis
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Breast cancer survival not boosted by double mastectomy, study says

Women who had a mastectomy and kept their other breast did just as well as those who had a double mastectomy for breast cancer.
There is no survival advantage to having the other breast removed, according to a study of over 661,000 women with breast cancer.
For women with BRCA1 or BRCA2 gene variants, considering a double mastectomy may be beneficial due to increased cancer risk.

Trial results for new lung cancer drug are off the charts', say doctors

A new drug, lorlatinib, has shown unprecedented success in stopping lung cancer progression, leading to a longer survival rate compared to standard treatment.

Mapped: Areas of England with the highest risk of dying from cancer

Large regional variations in the risk of death from cancer in England have been revealed.
Cancer is now the leading cause of death in England, overtaking cardiovascular diseases.

New book describes vital role of early detection and preventive medicine

Early detection through screenings can significantly reduce cancer deaths.

'Stem-cell transplant saved my life' - woman praises hospital team four decades after surgery for rare blood cancer

Stem-cell transplants are crucial for treating blood-related cancers and saving lives.
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