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Cancer's Achilles heel: Immunotherapy breakthrough as scientists discover 'flag' to target tumours
Researchers say they can harness a patient's immune system to kill malignant tumours.
Martin Crowe: Tributes pour in after ex-New Zealand cricket captain dies at 53
The former batsman died after a long battle with cancer.
Immunotherapy: British woman Kelly Potter becomes first to trial tumour-destroying cancer vaccine
Potter is just one of two patients to trial a vaccine that lets the immune system attack the tumour cells.
Organic panty liners recalled for containing traces of weedkiller found in Monsanto products
Investigation finds Organyc products contained traces of potentially toxic glyphosate.
Modified 'ninja' DNA used to kill drug-resistant cancers in Trojan Horse-style attack
DNA capsules have infiltrated leukaemia cells that are resistant to drugs, killing them in 15 hours.
Paul Daniels son jets back home to be with his father as health deteriorates
Martin Daniels has flown back from Brazil following reports that his father has incurable brain cancer.
Teenage leukaemia sufferer takes to Twitter to search for bone marrow donor
The 13-year-old urgently needs a bone marrow transplant.
Cancer cases rise by 12% but rates of survival also at highest ever rate
News of increasing cancer rate comes as scientists announce possible 'cure' for some cancers.
'Extraordinary results' for researchers using T-cell therapy to battle blood cancer
Scientists claim T-cell therapy helps terminally ill cancer patients experience complete remission.
Spit test for cancer takes 10 minutes and has nearly perfect accuracy
The saliva test, which costs £15, is to be tested in China later in 2016.
Groundbreaking 'chemo bath' to be rolled out across England in effort to save thousands of lives
The treatment has been pioneered by The Christie Hospital in Manchester and could help thousands with bowel cancer.
Gouging 'pharma bro' Martin Shkreli shuts up at US hearing, but smirks and complains on Twitter
He calls politicians 'imbeciles,' repeatedly invokes the Fifth Amendment when grilled by congressmen
World Cancer Day 2016: Theme, facts and events surrounding annual campaign
'We can. I can.' is the tagline for World Cancer Day 2016 with the aim of proving we can all help beat cancer.
Ashya King proton beam therapy 'causes fewer side effects' study finds
The study found the alternative to standard cancer treatments has a lower impact on hearts and lungs.
YouTuber TotalBiscuit quits Twitter and all social media following terminal liver cancer diagnosis
Gaming personality, real name John Bain, will continue to produce video content.
Gilbert Deya: Fake archbishop found selling Aldi olive oil as miracle cure for cancer and HIV
Deya is wanted in his home country of Kenya for child trafficking.
Celine Dion's brother Daniel loses battle with cancer
The singer faces more heartbreak with the loss of her brother, just two days after the death of her husband Rene Angelil.
David Bowie's final song I Can't Give Everything Away is a poignant and beautiful farewell
Singer's haunting final track on last album Blackstar includes the line 'I know something is very wrong'.
There is no 'safe' limit for alcohol consumption, medical chiefs warn
The recommended weekly intake for men has been slashed from 21 to 14 units, the same as women.
Cancer screening could be harmful and has never been shown to 'save lives'
Experts claim that the benefits of cancer screening are exaggerated.
Cancer: New treatment imminent as world's largest database uses 3D imaging to help scientists
The database of molecules, canSAR, has been updated with 3D images.
Lemmy obituary: Motorhead's hard-living frontman was a hero to heavy metallers and punks alike
The 70-year-old singer and bass player died less than 24 hours after being diagnosed with cancer on Boxing Day.
Alzheimer's, HIV, cancer and penis transplants: Medical breakthroughs of 2015
IBTimes UK takes a look at some of the biggest medical breakthroughs of the year
North Carolina town rejects solar farm proposal fearing cancer
Woodland residents also fear project would drive youngsters out of town.
Cancer: Magic mushrooms fight off depression and anxiety – with a side of 'mystical experiences'
Study shows psilocybin chemical in magic mushrooms improves mental health in cancer patients.
Genes discovered that could help prevent development of leukaemia
The discovery could help with treatment and prevent relapses of leukaemia.
Former US president Jimmy Carter reveals brain tumour has disappeared following cancer treatment
Carter has revealed that his brain tumour has disappeared after responding well to cancer treatment.
Lil Boosie cancer diagnosis: US rapper asks fans to pray for him after kidney growth revelation
Hip hop star posted about sad health news on Instagram.
Cooking the books: When that sensational new cancer research finding isn't all it seems
There has been a recent explosion of reports linking fried foods to cancer.
Genetically engineered algae kills 90% of cancer cells without harming healthy ones
Tiny diatom algae turned into cancer destroying nanoparticles by Australian scientists.