Cancer

Denmark could eradicate cervical cancer by 2040

Denmark aims to eradicate cervical cancer by 2040 thanks to a national HPV vaccination campaign and screening programme, the Danish Cancer Society said on Monday. "Even before 2040, so few women may have the disease that it may be considered eradicated," the Danish Cancer Society said in a statement. "It would be the first time a cancer has ...

Air Pollution Fuels Lung Cancer Among Non-Smokers

Air pollution is fuelling a rise in the commonest form of lung cancer among non-smokers, hitting women and people in southeast Asia particularly hard, according to a study published on Tuesday. Lung cancer is the commonest form of the disease, with 2.5 million people diagnosed in 2022, said the study, published in the Lancet Respiratory Medicine ...

Charles III Diagnosed With Cancer: What Lies Ahead?

His Majesty King Charles III's diagnosis with a "form of cancer" was shockingly announced on Monday night. Headlines from prominent British newspapers, such as "The King has cancer," evoke concern and empathy from the public. How are the British people reacting to this news? A key question arises: Who will take on royal responsibilities in the ...

Cancer Patients in Lebanon Cannot Afford Medicine to Live

On Friday, the NGO Barbara Nassar organized a sit-in in Riad al-Solh to denounce the government's draft law. The aim is to abolish subsidies on cancer treatment drugs. If passed, the law could harm patients' health.