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Egyptian women donate their hair to cancer patients
Egypt

Egyptian women donate their hair to cancer patients

“A woman’s hair is her diamond crown” is a common phrase repeated throughout Egypt to emphasize the importance of a…
Cancer survivors may face barriers to adoption
Life & Style

Cancer survivors may face barriers to adoption

Cancer survivors, who are often left infertile by the disease or treatment, may face unexpected hurdles if they later turn…
Cigarettes linked to half of deaths from 12 common cancers
Health & Fitness

Cigarettes linked to half of deaths from 12 common cancers

Roughly half of deaths from 12 smoking-related cancers may be linked directly to cigarette use, a US study estimates. While the…
New drugs from Bristol, Merck at forefront of cancer meeting
Health & Fitness

New drugs from Bristol, Merck at forefront of cancer meeting

New data to be released this weekend should help deepen the understanding of how broadly new drugs that unleash the…
Cairo University investigates lost cancer patients’ records
Egypt

Cairo University investigates lost cancer patients’ records

Cairo University has said it will investigate the disappearance of cancer patients' records from its National Cancer Institute (NCI). University chief…
Broccoli sprout extract could help prevent cancer
Health & Fitness

Broccoli sprout extract could help prevent cancer

An extract from broccoli sprouts has been demonstrated to protect mice from oral cancer and was successfully tolerated when taken…
Mayor in standoff with chemical firms in Israel’s Haifa
Middle East

Mayor in standoff with chemical firms in Israel’s Haifa

Municipal rubbish trucks blocked the entrances to a refinery and four chemical plants in Israel's third city Haifa Monday following…
US accredited non-chemical drug eliminates blood cancer by 95%
Health & Fitness

US accredited non-chemical drug eliminates blood cancer by 95%

Experiments by a US research institute have unveiled a new, accredited drug that has proven highly successful in treating blood…
Singer Taylor Swift says mother has cancer, urges screening
Health & Fitness

Singer Taylor Swift says mother has cancer, urges screening

Pop star Taylor Swift, famous for sharing important events in her life, said on Thursday her mother is suffering from…
Second generation therapy gives hope for full cure for CML patients
Egypt

Second generation therapy gives hope for full cure for CML patients

The second annual conference of the Egyptian Blood Cancer Society was held on Monday, focusing on the treatment of chronic…
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