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A new DIY test for Bowel Cancer could save thousands of lives each year >>
Faecal Occult Blood Test allows people to test themselves for symptoms of Bowel Cancer and could save thousands of lives.
www.thefamilygp.com/diy-test-for-bowel-cancer-could-save-lives.htm

All about breast screening. >>
Various methods exist for early detection of breast cancer. Dr Chris reviews them for you.
www.thefamilygp.com/all-about-breast-screening.htm

Are breast self examinations a waste of time? >>
Study suggests that breast self examinations do more harm than good. Is this true?
www.thefamilygp.com/are-breast-self-examinations-a-waste-of-time.htm

Bowel Cancer >>
Information on bowel cancer
www.thefamilygp.com/bowel-cancer.htm

Bowel Health Special. >>
Dr Chris Steele discusses all about bowel health : bowel cancer, home testing and more.
www.thefamilygp.com/bowel-health-special.htm

Breast Cancer >>
Breast Cancer Information
www.thefamilygp.com/breast-cancer.htm

Breast cancer awareness month october 2007 >>
Dr Chris Steele supports Breast Cancer Awareness Month and provides information about breast cancer.
www.thefamilygp.com/breast-cancer-awareness-month-october-2007.htm

Cancer of the Cervix >>
Basic information about this disease.
www.thefamilygp.com/Cancer-of-the-Cervix.htm

Doctor's Orders - what you can do to help reduce your risk of cancer. >>
As much as one third of cancers could be prevented if people made some basic changes to their lifestyle.
www.thefamilygp.com/doctors-orders-reduce-your-cancer-risk.htm

Everyman's worst nightmare - cancer of the penis. >>
Dr Chris Steele provides background information on cancer of the penis.
www.thefamilygp.com/every-mans-worst-nightmare-penis-cancer.htm

Gene therapy clears men of skin cancer >>
Scientists announce groundbreaking results of new therapy to defeat skin cancer.
www.thefamilygp.com/gene-therapy-clears-men-of-skin-cancer.htm

Hair dyes cause cancer fear! >>
Certain chemicals used in permanent hair dyes are now becoming banned by the European Commission, because of a possible cancer risk.
www.thefamilygp.com/Hair-dyes-cause-cancer-fear.htm

Herbal teas and Cancer Prevention >>
A study shows a link between drinking herbal teas and reduction in cancer cases
www.thefamilygp.com/Herbal-teas-and-cancer-prevention.htm

How to examine your breasts and check for lumps >>
A simple and easy guide to this procedure that you can perfom yourself.
www.thefamilygp.com/how-to-examine-your-breasts.htm

Information about stomach cancer. >>
Stomach cancer kills 6,000 people every year in the UK. Dr Chris provides some background.
www.thefamilygp.com/all-about-stomach-cancer.htm

Largest study of cervical cancer vaccine suggests it could save hundreds of lives every year in the UK. >>
Research suggests thatgiving cervical cancer vaccine booster to women in their 20s could cut rates of disease in half.
www.thefamilygp.com/new-study-of-cervical-cancer-vaccine.htm

Learn how to check your breasts with the breast awareness guy! >>
Cancer Research UK video with male model to show how to check your breasts.
www.thefamilygp.com/the-breast-awareness-guy-video.htm

LifeMel honey may help cancer patients >>
Study shows potential medical benefits of a type of honey for cancer patients.
www.thefamilygp.com/lifemel-honey-may-help-cancer-patients.htm

Male breast cancer >>
This disease affects 300 men in the UK each year.
www.thefamilygp.com/male-breast-cancer.htm

Many women are still not checking their breasts for signs of cancer. >>
Survey finds that only a third of woman check themselves regularly for signs of breast cancer. Dr Chris Steele reports.
www.thefamilygp.com/many-women-still-not-checking-breasts.htm

Mouth Cancer >>
Mouth Cancer
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Mouthwash test for breast cancer >>
A new mouthwash test can predict a woman's risk of breast cancer years before the disease sets in.
www.thefamilygp.com/mouthwash-test-for-breast-cancer.htm

NHS to allow free access to Taxotere, a drug for early breast cancer treatment. >>
Drug could save around 600 lives per year.
www.thefamilygp.com/taxotere-treatment-for-early-breast-cancer.htm

October is Breast Cancer Awareness Month >>
Breakthrough breast cancer aims to raise over £250,000
www.thefamilygp.com/breast-cancer-awareness-month.htm

Ovarian Cancer - Questions and Answers >>
Ovarian cancer
www.thefamilygp.com/ovarian-cancer-q-and-a.htm

Q and A Gardasil Cervical Cancer vaccine >>
New cervical cancer vaccine licenced by EU
www.thefamilygp.com/q-and-a-gardasil-cervical-cancer-vaccine.htm

Q and A herbal tea >>
Q and A herbal tea - may help prevent breast cancer, study shows.
www.thefamilygp.com/Q-and-A-herbal-tea.htm

Regular use of Vitamin E pills linked to lung cancer risk. >>
New study suggests that excessive consumption of vitamin E can increase the risk of lung cancer.
www.thefamilygp.com/vitamin-e-pills-linked-to-cancer.htm

Salvestrol - Give protection against cancer >>
Salvestrol - Give protection against cancer as featured by Dr Chris Steele, qualified GP and featured in ITV's This Morning every week.
www.thefamilygp.com/Salvestrol-Does-it-give-protection-against-cancer.htm

Self examination videos showing how to check breasts and testicles for symptoms. >>
Self examination videos showing how to check breasts and testicles for symptoms.
www.thefamilygp.com/self-examination-videos.htm

Sleep and exercise needed to reduce cancer risk in women >>
Latest study investigates the role of sleep and exercise in cancer development
www.thefamilygp.com/cancer-sleep-and-exercise.htm

Ten things you might not know about cervical cancer >>
Dr Chris Steele provides 10 interesting facts about cervical cancer.
www.thefamilygp.com/10-things-you-dont-know-about-cervical-cancer.htm

The first vaccine that can prevent cervical cancer has been granted a licence >>
European Commission grants licence for vaccination against cervical and other cancers.
www.thefamilygp.com/first-vaccine-for-cervical-cancer-licenced-by-ec.htm

The Genesis Breast Cancer Prevention Diet >>
There are steps you can take to reduce the risk of getting breast cancer - the Genesis Breast Cancer Prevention diet might be one of them.
www.thefamilygp.com/the-genesis-breast-cancer-prevention-diet.htm

Tiny magnets could be used in battle against cancer . >>
Tiny magnets made up of bacteria found near water could be used to destroy cancerous tumours.
www.thefamilygp.com/tiny-magnets-could-help-battle-against-cancer.htm

What's new 27 Sep 06 >>
Cervical cancer vaccine, drugs testing kit for kids, herbal viagra
www.thefamilygp.com/whats-new-27-sep-06.htm

Wristband could help breast cancer patients undegoing chemotherapy >>
Dr Chris Steele discusses research that shows anti-seasickness wristbands could alleviate symptoms of chemotherapy.
www.thefamilygp.com/anti-sea-sickness-band-aids-chemotherapy-patients.htm



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