Good afternoon and welcome to the bbc news at one. A Ground Breaking vaccine for melanoma skin cancer is being trialled in the uk. The jab, which is personalised, uses the same technology as that in some covid vaccines. Early studies show that when used with another cancer drug it almost halved the risk of recurrence or death after three years. Melanoma is the most serious form of skin cancer and can spread to other areas of the body. The main cause of melanoma is Ultraviolet Light which comes from the sun and is used in sunbeds. Around 17,500 people are diagnosed with melanoma each year in the uk. Its the uks fifth most common cancer, but experts say 86 of these cases could be prevented by taking the right precautions. Heres our health correspondentjim reed. Could a jab like this change the way cancer is treated . Last month, steve young became the first person in the uk to be given this personalised vaccine, not to prevent the disease, but to try to stop a skin cancer returning. At l
Hello from the Unionjack Club In London ahead of a very special day when normandy veterans will gather to begin commemorations for this years 80th Anniversary of the d day landings. A cold and frosty start to friday for many, a bit of sunshine to begin with but, like in recent days, Shower Clouds are not far. Will the weather get any better . I will have the full forecast later. Its friday 26th april. Skin Cancer Patients in the uk have begun taking part in a trial aimed at developing the first personalised vaccine for melanoma. The experimental treatment uses the same technology as some covid 19 jabs, and works by telling the body to hunt down cancer cells and prevent them from coming back. Researchers say the jab also has the potential to stop lung, bladder, and kidney cancers. Our Health Correspondent Sophie Hutchinson reports. Steve young, one of the first nhs patients to take part in the trial for whats hoped will be a Game Changing treatment. Its for melanoma the deadliest of all
Welcome to The World Today an hour of International News from the bbc. Buckingham palace has announced that king charles is returning to public royal duties after the positive effect of the treatment hes been having for cancer. A Statement Released just an hour ago made clear the king does still have cancer and will continue to be treated for it. The palace has also just released this new picture of the king and queen taken a few days ago after their recent wedding anniversary. The palace has not yet said which type of cancer hes been diagnosed with, but the announcement that hes able to get back to public duties is being seen as an encouraging sign, and a boost for the royal family which is coming to terms with the fact that not only the king but also the princess of wales have recently been diagnosed with cancer. Charlotte gallagher reports. The king and queen together in the gardens of Buckingham Palace. A positive sign about the kings health. The photo was taken earlier this month
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