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Hannah, at 26, decides to undergo a double mastectomy following her mother's death from breast cancer, reflecting on themes of loss, femininity, and survival.

Lithuania starts compensating a medication for prostate cancer patients, which has shown to prolong survival, slow disease progression, and alleviate symptoms according to clinical trials.

Linnéa, a young mother, faces a terminal cancer diagnosis of Ewing's sarcoma and reflects on her life and struggles as she prepares for her daughter’s future.

Advances in research and healthcare have led to improved treatment outcomes for pediatric cancer patients in Sweden.

While liver cancer treatment techniques have improved remarkably over the past decade, early detection remains crucial for patient survival.

Sweden's government is urging the National Board of Health and Welfare to provide more flexible screening recommendations for bowel cancer to enhance early detection and survival rates.

A study indicates that cancer survivors who consume high amounts of ultraprocessed foods may have a significantly increased risk of mortality, regardless of the cause.

A new study indicates that interruptions in cancer diagnosis and treatment during the COVID-19 pandemic have negatively impacted short-term survival rates for cancer patients, confirming earlier fears by experts.

A new study indicates that interruptions in cancer diagnosis and treatment during the COVID-19 pandemic may have negatively impacted patient survival.

Lithuanian health officials are excited about the arrival of a new drug that uses teranostics to improve cancer treatment and increase patient survival rates.

In Croatia, nearly 27,000 people are diagnosed with cancer each year, with over 13,000 dying from it, although the mortality rate is declining and the five-year survival rate has increased from 54% to 59%.

The UK government has launched its National Cancer Plan, aiming for 75% of newly diagnosed cancer patients to be cancer-free or living well five years after diagnosis by 2035, following substantial NHS investment.

The NHS has issued a 'be aware' alert encouraging individuals to recognize potential cancer symptoms from head to toe to facilitate early detection and improve survival rates.

For the first time, seven out of ten people diagnosed with cancer in the United States live at least five years after diagnosis, according to the American Cancer Society's annual 'Cancer Statistics 2026' report.

New government plans aim for three-quarters of cancer patients in England to survive by 2035 in response to alarming diagnosis rates and previous failures in patient care.

Wes Streeting, the Health Secretary and a cancer survivor, has introduced a new National Cancer Plan aimed at significantly improving cancer survival rates in England.

Research indicates that bladder cancer patients who are colorblind may have poorer survival chances compared to those with normal vision, highlighting the need for increased medical attention and possible additional screening for this group.

British author Julian Barnes reflects on his life and his new book 'Farewell(s)' in celebration of his upcoming 80th birthday, discussing his survival after a cancer diagnosis with surprising cheerfulness.

Medical experts suggest that some cancers do not require immediate treatment due to potential harm, especially with slow-growing tumors where aggressive options may not provide survival benefits.

Despite the availability of effective vaccination, Poland has one of the lowest five-year survival rates for cervical cancer in Europe, with around 3,000 diagnoses and 1,700 deaths annually.