Melanoma skin cancer rates up 45% in decade
Skin cancer rates have soared by 45% over the course of a decade, with young people also developing the disease, new figures show.
Obese people now outnumber smokers by two to one – Cancer Research UK
Obese people now outnumber smokers by two to one, Cancer Research UK has warned, as it said obesity causes more cases of some cancers than cigarettes.
Cancer patient's surgery captured on 360-degree film for 'immersive' viewing
New technology has allowed the public to "immerse themselves" in a cancer operating theatre for the first time in the UK by filming surgery on 360-degree video.
VIDEO: Dundee dad stars in new Cancer Research UK TV campaign after losing wife
A Dundee dad, who lost his wife to cancer, pledges support in a new UK-wide TV awareness campaign.
Dundee mum's tribute to 'soulmate' fiancee Ryan, 35, who died three weeks after cancer diagnosis
A heartbroken mum has paid tribute to her "soulmate" after his death from cancer just three weeks after being diagnosed.
Scots scientists secure £1.8m for cancer research
Scientists in Glasgow are undertaking a pioneering cancer study after they were awarded funding of £1.8 million.
Tributes to legendary Dundee bowler Kevin who died of cancer aged 54
Tributes have been paid to a Dundee bowling "legend" following his death from cancer aged just 54.
Brave local girl Agatha to play starring role in cancer campaign
Brave Agatha King of Cupar is now a real poster girl.
Brave local ladies take part in Calendar Girls-style photo shoot to tackle cancer
Thirteen brave ladies are taking part in a Calendar Girls-style photo shoot to raise money for Cancer Research UK.
Family and friends team up to fulfil Dundee dad Steven's charity wish
Family and friends raised more than £4,600 for Cancer Research UK in memory of much loved dad and grandad Steven McDonald.
Stand Up To Cancer telethon raises more than £24m
More than £24 million has been donated in aid of cancer research following the Stand Up To Cancer television fundraiser.
Patients in Tayside and Fife forced to wait more than four months for cancer treatment
Patients in Tayside and Fife were forced to wait more than four months for cancer treatment following "urgent" referrals, official statistics have revealed.
Liam Neeson appears in defiant Stand Up To Cancer campaign video for 'payback'
Liam Neeson has appeared in a star-studded and defiant new campaign video in the battle against cancer.
Blood test 'could help detect kidney cancer early'
A marker in the blood could help detect kidney cancer early, scientists have said.
Business fears after SNP proposes ban on all-you-can-eat buffets
Plans to ban junk food promotions to help drive down obesity have been set out by Scottish ministers.
PICTURES: Thousands gather at park for Dundee's Race for Life
Thousands of fundraisers turned up at Camperdown Country Park for a very worthy cause.
Genetic test may lead to more effective chemotherapy for deadly breast cancer
Chemotherapy for one of the deadliest forms of breast cancer can be personalised and improved with genetic testing, new research suggests.
'Mythical' cancer beliefs revealed
Large swathes of people have "mythical" beliefs when it comes to the causes of cancer, a study from University College London and the University of Leeds has found.
Large swathes of people have "mythical" beliefs when it comes to the causes of cancer, a new study suggests.
Sunburn, obesity and alcohol could be to blame as more diagnosed with cancer in local area
More Taysiders are being diagnosed with cancer than 25 years ago, new health data shows.