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Cancer survivor Zoe Plastiras hopes her message provides some reassurance by highlighting advances in cancer treatment.

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Some oncologists suggest that, for certain early cancers not at risk of spreading, the term “cancer” should be avoided.

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Sarah Benn loses suspension appeal The retired GP and climate activist Sarah Benn lost her High Court appeal against a misconduct finding and suspension by a medical practitioners’ tribunal over her ...