sophie hutchinson, bbc news.benefit from taking an existing treatment much earlier. cancer research uk found that combining the drug abiratarone with another drug used in the initial phase of hormone therapy cuts the risk of dying by nearly a0 %. abiratarone is normally used when other hormone treatments have failed. earlier we spoke to dr aine mccarthy — senior science information officer at cancer research uk, and she told us more about the research this was a men with high risk of their cancer spreading of whom were at risk of having their treatment may be not work as well. we looked in this group and found that when they combined the normal treatment, where they reduce hormones, and combine that with the other drug, it greatly improved survival compared to just the hormone therapy on its own. some breaking news to bring you: we are getting reports via reuters that police are attending an incident at london bridge in central london. we understand the officers are armed, and there is a report to suggest that lo

sophie hutchinson, bbc news. benefit from taking an existing treatment much earlier. cancer research uk found that combining the drug abiratarone with another drug used in the initial phase of hormone therapy cuts the risk of dying by nearly forty per cent. abiratarone is normally used when other hormone treatments have failed. the researchers looked at a group of men who have what we call high risk prostate cancer, some men who aren at risk of the cancer spreading or who are at risk of having their treatment may be not work as well. they looked in this group of men and found that when they combined the normal treatments, where they reduce hormones, combined with another drug, it greatly improved survival compared to just the hormone therapy on its own. that was the senior science information officer at cancer research uk. statins — which are usually prescribed to lower cholesterol — could help reduce the risk of dying from breast cancer by 27 percent, according to a new study. scientists in china who analysed re

sophie hutchinson, bbc news.to create an automatic compensation system for passengers affected by serious flight delays and cancellations. it comes a week after a major it failure caused hundreds of the airline's flights to be grounded. the images of the week from ba. passengers waiting for flights, some of which ended up being cancelled. the compensation bill could exceed £100 million for the airline. ba says it will treat customers fairly and refund legitimate expenses but consumer advocates say that is not enough. in a letter to the chief executive it says compensation should be automatic for passengers out of pocket. they should not have to apply directly to airlines for a refund. an automated system would save time and money for ba as well as prevent companies from making profit from misery of others. people are entitled to money but they are not given it automatically. passengers are often not realising what they are entitled to. the airlines can pay compensation because they know what flight you were on an

sophie hutchinson, bbc news.ed survival rates by more than a third. cancer research uk — which organised the trial — believes the findings could transform the treatment what the research has looked at was, could this drug be used to treat women who have an advanced stage of ovarian cancer? women for whom there are no other treatment options. any research which find and identifies potential new treatment for cancer, particularly when it is in the later stages, certainly is something to be excited about. the researchers themselves say, however, we need to be cautious because it was a very small scale trial. how does it work and why does it work? what‘s so special about this drug? what the research has found was that this drug can mimic how another molecule gets into cancer cells, and when it gets in there it damages the dna so much that the cells can‘t grow and they can‘t replicate and make copies of themselves. essentially it kills the cancer cells. why was the trial group so small? it is only 15 women. the trial

sophie hutchinson, bbc news.hich are usually prescribed to lower cholesterol — could help reduce the risk of dying from breast cancer by 27%, according to a new study. scientists in china who analysed research involving 200,000 women, found patients who took the drug were less likely to see their cancer return. charities have welcomed the news but say more clinical trials are needed. the consumer group which is calling on british airways to create an automatic compensation system for passengers affected by serious flight delays and cancellations. it comes a week after a major it failure caused hundreds of the airline's flights to be grounded. the images of the week from ba. passengers waiting for flights, some of which ended up being cancelled. the compensation bill could exceed £100 million for the airline. ba says it will treat customers fairly and refund legitimate expenses but consumer advocates say that is not enough. in a letter to the chief executive it says compensation should be automatic for passengers

sophie hutchinson, bbc news.new combination of hormone therapies, for prostate cancer. they say it has increased survival rates by more than a third. earlier i spoke to our health reporterjenny walrond about both these developments, but started by asking her about the potential new treatment for ovarian cancer. it doesn't have a proper name yet because it is such early stages. though it is a remarkable results, it is important to remember how early they are. 0nly it is important to remember how early they are. only 15 women have had this treatment. they have a long way to go. they have got to be assured it is safe and they have to be assured they can replicate those results in a larger trial and will not be available on the nhs any time soon. i understand they are testing with the safety of the drug and came away with these results. two drugs well—known to the cancer fighting community in the fight against prostrate cancer, tell us more about this? there is a long-running trial being funded by cancer research uk

sophie hutchinson, bbc news.the new exterior cladding that was put on this 19705 tower block just last year as part of a £10 million refurbishment. but there are still many questions outstanding for the local authority, builders, and subcontractors, as well as the company that managed the tower. simon gompertz reports on the investigations that will take place into the causes of the fire. there are still so much unclear, evidence perhaps destroyed in the fire, which is no subject to what is bound to be a lengthy investigation and public inquiry, but some worrying claims are emerging. firstly, that the sort of cladding that may have been used at grenfell tower, the polyethylene inside it not being fireproof enough, is banned in high—rise buildings in other countries included the united states. polyethylene as a material is used as the core of certain composite panels and it does have the ability to burn. having said that, the panels on this building, we don't yet know precisely what the make—up was. if they includ

sophie hutchinson, bbc news.six, our top story this evening. the deal with the dup is done, theresa may get backing for her minority government. and still to come, how many hours' sleep do you get a night, and what effect does it have on you? coming up in sportsday on bbc news — heather watson makes an excellent start to the week at eastbourne — the british no 3 beat the fourth seed, dominika cibulkova, in straight sets to reach theresa may has reassured the more than three million eu nationals living in britain that they will not be forced to leave the country after brexit. the prime minister said eu citizens legally in the uk would have what she called "settled status" — enjoying all the rights of uk citizens except the right to vote in general elections. but as our political correspondent vicki young reports — the offer depends on british citizens living in the eu being given the same status. theresa may says she is giving reassurance and certainty. is your offer to eu nationals good enough? allaying the anxie

sophie hutchinson, bbc news. 200,000 women, found patients who took the drug were less likely to see their cancer return. charities have welcomed the news but say more clinical trials are needed. the consumer group which is calling on british airways to create an automatic compensation system for passengers affected by serious flight delays and cancellations. it comes a week after a major it failure caused hundreds of the airline‘s flights to be grounded. the company says it has already taken steps to process claims as speedily as possible. meanwhile, british airways cabin crew have voted for four more days of strike action starting onjune 16th. back to the election now — and in northern ireland next week‘s vote will make the fourth time voters have gone to the polls in 13 months. butjust how much does identity shape the vote? people‘s backgrounds have a major impact on the politics and that is true everywhere but perhaps more true everywhere but perhaps more true here than anywhere else. true everywhere but perh

sophie hutchinson, bbc news.new combination of hormonal therapies for prostate cancer. they say it has increased survival rates by more than a third. cancer research uk, who run the trial, believes it could transform the treatment of the disease. with me to discuss both these developments in cancer research is our health reporterjenny walrond. this is pretty exciting. let's start off with the ovarian developments. it isa off with the ovarian developments. it is a drug called oh nx —— 0801, very specific because it targets cancer cells. tell us more about it. it reduces the typical side—effects you get with chemotherapy which don't necessarily target those cells as well, but as you said, it has a strange name, it doesn't have a proper name yet because it is such early stages. although it is remarkable result, it is important to rememberjust remarkable result, it is important to remember just how remarkable result, it is important to rememberjust how early they are. only 15 women have had this treatment so they hav

sophie hutchinson, bbc news.r cholesterol, could help reduce the risk of dying from breast cancer by 27 per cent, according to a new study. scientists in china who analysed research involving 200,000 women, found patients who took the drug were less likely to see their cancer return. charities have welcomed the news but say more clinical trials are needed. at least ten people have been reported killed following explosions at a funeral in the afghan capital kabul. it follows a huge bomb on wednesday in which 90 people were killed, and violent clashes yesterday. the bbc‘s secunder kermani is in afghan capital. -- is in —— is in the afghan capital, kabul 's. the blast took place at a cemetery where a young man killed in clashes with police was being buried. he was the son of a prominent local politician who had been taking place in a protest against the deteriorating security situation in afghanistan following that large suicide attack in kabul earlier this week in which 90 people we re earlier this week in which 90

sophie hutchinson, bbc news. now from salford by florence wilks, who has ovarian cancer. thank you very much for being with us on thank you very much for being with us on bbc news. let me ask you first of all what was your reaction when you heard about the trial and the results ? you heard about the trial and the results? i think it sounds so exciting because we need further advancesin exciting because we need further advances in treatment for women with advanced ovarian cancer. i have had four lines of chemotherapy and two major surgeries and i can tell you chemotherapy is very, very you have to. one of the great things about this new drug is it's targeted and the side—effects are less than traditional treatments, which is very harsh. what has the impact of the ovarian cancer you are dealing with been on your life in terms of the disruption of day—to—day life with the treatments you have had to put up with? my life's been totally devastated op one hand, the treatment is very, very harsh. my life's been turned do

sophie hutchinson, bbc news.pen letter to theresa may outlining his concerns and some of the things he thinks the government ought to do. he was spoken to by one of our correspondence earlier. let's listen to what he had to say. correspondence earlier. let's listen to what he had to saylj correspondence earlier. let's listen to what he had to say. i spent some time in the area with the residents over the last two days, and i shared their frustration and anger, and over the last two days, and i shared theirfrustration and anger, and i am demanding from the prime minister a nswe i’s , am demanding from the prime minister answers, action and justice. am demanding from the prime minister answers, action andjustice. she has called for a public enquiry — what do you want to see from that public enquiry in terms of the way it is set up? it is important that we are not left waiting for years before we get answers. we need answers now. i am asking foran get answers. we need answers now. i am asking for an interim response

sophie hutchinson, bbc news. focus on the new exterior cladding that was put on this 1970s tower block just last year as part of a £10 million refurbishment. but there are still many questions outstanding for the local authority, builders, and subcontractors, as well as the company that managed the tower. simon gompertz reports on the investigations that will take place into the causes of the fire. there is still so much unclear — evidence perhaps destroyed in the fire — which is now subject to what is bound to be a lengthy investigation and public inquiry, but some worrying claims are emerging. firstly, that the sort of cladding that may have been used at grenfell tower, if the polyethylene or plastic material which might have been inside it wasn't fireproof enough, is banned in high—rise buildings in other countries, included the united states. polyethylene as a material is used as the core of certain composite panels, and it does have the ability to burn. having said that, the panels here on this building, we

sophie hutchinson, bbc news.by more than a third. cancer research uk — which organised the trial — believes the findings could transform the treatment of the disease. joining me now via webcam to talk about both these developments is dr aine mccarthy — senior science information officer at cancer research uk. she‘s in chicago where these advances are being presented. you‘re in chicago at the . these are exciting advances. let‘s start off with the ovarian cancer. ovarian cancer is known as a silent killerfor a reason, so this new drug that you have been discussing, when is it best to be used? what the research has looked at was, could this drug be used to treat women who have an advanced stage of ovarian cancer? women for whom there are no other treatment options. any research which find and identifies potential new treatment for cancer, particularly when it is in the later stages, certainly is something to be excited about. the researchers themselves say, however, we need to be cautious because it was a very smal

sophie hutchinson, bbc news.ence wilks, who was diagnosed with ovarian cancer in 2010, and professor stanley kaye from the institute of cancer research who carried out the trial. morning to both of you. florence, tell us, it's going back seven years ago you were first diagnosed. yeah, 2010, although i was ill for probably two years before that. when i was diagnosed it was advanced t spread to the abdomen which meant it wasn't curable, it was just treatable. i think 43% of women get to five years and i am seven years on, i have had four lines of chemotherapy, two major surgeries andi chemotherapy, two major surgeries and i am currently under a drug considered end of life care which has great results, but i had a lot of treatment and my prognosis now is poor really i would say. to hear this news this morning about this trial and possible new links? it's amazing news. i know it's a small study and only 15 women but a drug that can treat women with advanced cancer may be in the situation i am in is always welcome. it

our health correspondent, sophie hutchinson, has more.an be treated very effectively. we can stop this cancer in its tracks. -- earlier, the bbc's victoria derbyshire programme covered the story. one woman, whose mother died of cancer, told the programme about the importance of smear programme about the importance of smear tests. my mother's death resulted in my father setting up the trust... and so i am a trustee and we do trust... and so i am a trustee and wedoa trust... and so i am a trustee and we do a lot of work trying to keep people informed about why it is so keep people informed about why it is so important to show up when you are invited, what it is actually about, what the experience would be like, trying to put people at these.“ eve ryo ne trying to put people at these.“ everyone took up testing, are you saying nobody need die of cervical cancer? i don't think scientifically you can say 100% but certainly we know we can prevent this cancer, it is not even just a case of curing the cancer while you have it, it is preventing it

our health correspondent sophie hutchinson is outside kings college hospital where many of the injuredest? this is one of five london hospitals treating some of the injured from saturday night's terror attack. kings college hospital in south—east london is a major trauma centre. it's treating 14 of the victims. there are another 12 being treated at the royal london hospital, four at saint thomas hospital, four at saint thomas hospital, four at university college hospital, four at university college hospital and two at saint mary ‘s hospitals. a total of 48 people were taken to hospital during the attack, 36 remain in hospital and their injuries are thought to range from the trauma of being hit by the van on london bridge has some very severe sta b on london bridge has some very severe stab wounds. a doctor told the bbc today the patients he had seen, he said, of the people that we re seen, he said, of the people that were stabbed, they were stabbed with a clear intent to kill. he also said those victims he saw were so shocked that they couldn't speak. it is perhaps some measure of the

sophie hutchinson, bbc news.nd that thousands of men being treated for advanced prostate cancer could benefit from taking an existing treatment much earlier. cancer research uk found that combining the drug abiratarone with another drug used in the initial phase of hormone therapy cuts the risk of dying by nearly forty per cent. abiratarone is normally used when other hormone treatments have failed. we have been speaking to a senior science information officer at cancer research uk, and she told us more about the research. the research looked at a group of men who were at risk of their cancer spreading, or who were risk of treatment not working, and they found that when they combined the normal treatment, where they reduce hormones, and combine it with the other drug, a greatly improved survival compared to just the hormone therapy on its own. statins, which are usually prescribed to lower cholesterol, could help reduce the risk of dying from breast cancer by 27 percent, according to a new study. scientists in ch

sophie hutchinson, bbc news.c time that we will all remember. so many tributes coming into the emergency services after the events of the past two months. we will be speaking to a firefighter later on in connection to the most recent incident in west london. that is coming up later. wimbledon isjust around the corner. if that is not enough to get you picking up a tennis racquet, holly hamilton might be able to give you another one. it is all about fitness good morning. that is right. we obviously know that playing any type of sport, tennis, hockey, rugby, it will keep you fit. this is now the largest study of its kind looking specifically at the benefits of tennis. i am out of breath. i can tell you it definitely keeps you fit. we are looking at long—term health. does it help keep away diabetes, heart disease, lower cholesterol? scientists say yes, it does. there have been interesting results. we will have some testimony later on. i will look a little bit at my serve. for now, it is a little bit questionable. now

our health correspondent, sophie hutchinson, has more.n the european journal of cancer research uk and published in the europeanjournal of cancer found a significant proportion of women, 28%, were not even aware that they we re 28%, were not even aware that they were eligible for screening. it also found that 51% of women who fail to get tested said they intended to go ina get tested said they intended to go in a future and these were likely to be younger women. we were very surprised to find that some were completely unaware of the programme and that tended to be women from black, minority and ethnic groups and those who did not have english as a first language. that's although all women in the country who are age eligible for screening are sent an invitation inviting them to take part, for some women that is not a good way to reach them. the researchers have suggested a more creative approach to awareness campaigns, using social and broadcast media, and face—to—face visits instead of posting reminder letters in order to save lives. stud