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          Dr Humaid Al Shamsi, consultant medical oncologist and president of the Emirates Oncology Society. Photo: Burjeel Medical City

          Prof Humaid Al Shamsi on breast cancer in the UAE

          PodcastsSeptember 27, 2023
          Genomics research at the Royal Marsden, a specialist cancer care hospital in London. Photo: Royal Marsden Hospital

          Cancer breakthrough offered to target threat to Gulf women

          HealthSeptember 27, 2023
          Leukaemia patient Murad, 11, has been given revolutionary gene treatment at the Abu Dhabi Stem Cells Centre. Wam

          Breakthrough gene treatment for young Abu Dhabi leukaemia patient

          HealthSeptember 19, 2023
          Cancer Research UK spoke of the need to build on the 'fantastic progress from the last 40 years'. PA

          How medical progress has helped save a million lives from cancer

          UKAugust 31, 2023
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          MRI scans for prostate cancer could 'significantly' cut deaths

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          Cardio exercise linked to reduced risk of nine cancers in men

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          Patients in remission 'for months and years' in new cancer drug trial

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          Scientists develop new 'cancer-killing pill' in early research

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          A senior WHO figure said products containing aspartame are safe, providing they are consumed in moderation. Photo: Reuters

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          Being overweight under age 40 'linked to 18 cancers'

          HealthJuly 05, 2023
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