Breast cancer breakthrough as science discovery could kill ‘hibernating’ tumour cells

Breast cancer breakthrough as science discovery could kill ‘hibernating’ tumour cells

A new breakthrough in science could target “hibernating” cancer cells and stop breast cancer from developing. Scientists have found out how breast cancer cells can ‘sleep’ to dodge treatment, then ‘wake up’ years later. The most common type of breast cancer can go quiet for many years but then come back in a way that’s … Read more

Five ‘silent’ cancers that often don’t have symptoms in the early stages

Five ‘silent’ cancers that often don’t have symptoms in the early stages

Spotting new or worrying symptoms is very important, particularly if they’re being caused by cancer. Finding cancer early means it’s easier to treat. But many cancers are described as ‘silent’ as they don’t cause symptoms in the early stages. One of the most common cancers in the UK, breast cancer, is one of these. Breast … Read more