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Cancer

Millions of people are diagnosed with cancer every year. The term encompasses more than 100 different diseases, all involving abnormal growth of cells that can spread to various organs. World Cancer Day is on February 4.

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Vaccination in cancer treatment

Vaccination in cancer treatment

Vaccinations with mRNA technology can help to prevent secondaries or a recurrence of cancer tumors.
HealthNovember 18, 202404:58 min
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Bowel cancer rates rising in young people

Bowel cancer rates rising in young people

Experts blame ultra-processed foods, sugar and red meat for the rise in bowel cancer rates.
HealthNovember 8, 202402:36 min
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Could microrobots be used to zap cancer cells?

Could microrobots be used to zap cancer cells?

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ScienceNovember 5, 202402:27 min
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South African men don heels to spotlight male breast cancer

South African men don heels to spotlight male breast cancer

In an eye-catching event, South African breast cancer survivors wore heels to raise awareness about male breast cancer.
HealthOctober 30, 202401:18 min
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How can you reduce your cancer risk?

How can you reduce your cancer risk?

What can you do to cut your cancer risk? We answer a viewer question from Afghanistan.
ScienceOctober 30, 202402:25 min
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Lacking funds, children's cancer care in Lebanon at risk

Lacking funds, children's cancer care in Lebanon at risk

In a country ravaged by an economic crisis, donations are drying up for the Children's Cancer Center in Beirut.
SocietySeptember 17, 202403:17 min
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