Obesity could overtake smoking as the biggest preventable cause of cancer in UK women.

Scientists have discovered that anti-cancer chemicals are produced in the body when 'cruciferous' vegetables such as cabbage, broccoli and kale are digested.

A major study has found that the risk of getting cancer is significantly reduced if people follow a healthy diet, do regular exercise and reduce their alcohol consumption.

A genetic test can identify which early-stage breast cancers can be treated without chemotherapy, according to trials.

Research has found that the number of people who believe in unproven causes of cancer has increased.