Study finds possible link between sugary drinks and cancer
By Kate Kelland LONDON, July 10 (Reuters) – People who drink a lot of sugary drinks have a higher risk of developing cancer, although the
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Residents near carcinogenic factory complain over compensation
The committee for the cancer victims of the Astrosol factory which was, along with the government, found guilty in 2017 of creating a cancer cluster
March to raise cancer awareness held in all towns
MPs, candidates for the European elections, priests and members of the public on Sunday took part in the 44th Christodoula march in all towns to
President of Europa Donna Cyprus dies after long battle with cancer
The president of Europa Donna Cyprus, Evi Papadopoulou, died on Friday after a long battle with cancer. “It is with deep regret and pain Europa
Archbishop called out for ‘callous’ cancer remark
Archbishop Chrysostomos sparked public ire this week after a comment he made about his battle with cancer. Commenting on his condition, the Church primate said
Cabinet approves national cancer strategy, child obesity programmes
The cabinet on Wednesday approved the national strategy on cancer and has called on the committee in charge to prepare a comprehensive action plan. It
80 people diagnosed with pancreatic cancer each year
Around 80 people are diagnosed with pancreatic cancer each year in Cyprus, the Association of Cancer Patients and Friends (Pasykaf) said on Tuesday. In its
US judge affirms Monsanto weed killer verdict, slashes damages
A US judge on Monday affirmed a verdict against Bayer AG unit Monsanto that found its glyphosate-based weed killers responsible for a man’s terminal cancer, sending the
Archbishop undergoes successful surgery (Updated)
Archbishop Chrysostomos, who has undergone successful surgery in London to remove two small tumours from his liver, is feeling well and is expected to make
Archbishop ‘not afraid of dying’, thinks Trump can help solve Cyprob
Archbishop Chrysostomos said he was not bothered by those who were preparing to succeed him after word got out he was recently diagnosed with cancer
UK team headed by Greek Cypriot, discovers means for early diagnosis of rare cancer
A team of scientists in the UK, headed by a Greek Cypriot researcher have developed a new simple blood test for the early diagnosis of
Bayer shares tumble over Monsanto cancer trial
Bayer shares plunged more than 10 per cent on Monday after a California jury ordered the German company’s newly acquired Monsanto subsidiary to pay $289m for
‘Miracle’ centre has eased cancer care
By Andria Kades Described as a small miracle, the German Oncology Centre in Limassol, which began operating nine months ago, has offered some desperately needed
Supreme Court rejects Astrasol appeal over Latsia cancer cluster
The Supreme Court on Tuesday rejected an appeal filed by the attorney-general and Astrasol over the company’s responsibility for creating a cancer cluster in the
State deal with German Oncology Centre back on track (Updated)
By George Psyllides A deal for the referral of cancer patients to a newly-created private facility was back on track on Wednesday after another private
Paphos hospice and cancer charity working together to better serve patients
By Bejay Browne The friends’ hospice in Paphos and the Cyprus anti-cancer society have formed a working relationship to benefit people suffering with life-limiting illnesses.
Private clinic scuppers state treatment deal with German Oncology Centre
Τhe health ministry said on Friday it has suspended signing an agreement with the German Oncology Centre for services to cancer patients after a private
June hearing for appeal in shoe factory cancer case
The supreme court will examine an appeal in June over the Astrasol case, filed by the attorney general’s office after government services were found responsible
Hair-cutting event to raise funds for cancer patients
By Bejay Browne An upcoming sponsored hair-cutting event in Pissouri aims to raise funds for a Paphos charity that provides vital support for cancer patients
Cellphone radiation linked to tumors in male rats
Male rats exposed to very high levels of the kind of radiation emitted by cellphones developed tumors in the tissues around their hearts, according to