A shocking case of a Danish sperm donor, which resulted in birth of babies with cancer in European countries, including in Greece, has revealed that many of the recipient women wanted “the Viking sperm”, the BBC reports. The case reportedly first emerged in Greece when a local paediatrician detected a cancer-linked genetic mutation in three […]

King Charles said his cancer treatment was going well, stating in a video message that early diagnosis and “effective intervention” mean his treatment can be reduced in the new year. The recorded video message, broadcast on Channel 4 for the Stand Up To Cancer campaign, King Charles stated: “This milestone is both a personal blessing […]

A Danish sperm donor carrying the TP53 gene caused cancer in six children in Greece, with one death. Authorities have banned his sperm, and new laws now limit donor use and require genetic screening to prevent future cases

Nearly 200 children worldwide were conceived using sperm from a donor carrying a rare TP53 mutation that increases cancer risk, prompting urgent health guidance and genetic testing recommendations for families across Europe

Currently undergoing trials, the Grail test can detect over 50 different types of cancer even before symptoms appear.

By training the immune system to recognize and destroy cancer cells, researchers have created a powerful new vaccine platform that could one day protect people from even the most aggressive forms of the disease

New research suggests that respiratory infections such as COVID-19 and influenza may “awaken” dormant cancer cells, increasing the risk of metastasis. Vaccination could help lower the threat

A single father from Norfolk, England, who beat bowel cancer, has won the UK EuroMillions lottery. His first plan? Taking his two teenage children on their first holiday abroad — to Greece

The steady decline in deaths, increased emphasis on prevention, and medical progress rooted in genetics and immunology are changing the course of this battle

A new study highlights the struggles of cancer patients in Greece – 30% stop working due to their illness, while access to new, innovative medications is increasingly difficult.

This year’s tradition marked a meaningful moment for Kate after a difficult year marked by her cancer diagnosis and subsequent chemotherapy treatment.

Oncologist and cancer researcher George P. Canellos speaks to To Vima about his career, why science has yet to find a cure for cancer overall, the role of Big Pharma in developing treatments, and his Greek heritage

The portable test costs $5 and researchers say it can revolutionize breast cancer screening, which until now has been conducted through the relatively expensive, time-consuming and uncomfortable mammogram and ultrasound tests

The announcement clarified, however, that it was not prostate cancer

It is important to say it by its name, and equally important to emphasize that it is treatable, especially in the early stages.