cancer

Millions of breast cancer patients could safely avoid chemotherapy, study suggests

A new DNA test could help screen whether patients require the treatment or not, according to a new international trial.…

5 months ago

Prostate cancer screening only for “a few thousand” at risk men

The review comes after an intense period of campaigning involving charities, Olympian Sir Chris Hoy, who has terminal prostate cancer,…

5 months ago

Riskiest skin cancer cases hit UK record high

The number of melanoma skin cancer cases has risen above 20,000 a year for the first time in the UK.…

5 months ago

'New cancer test makes me feel women's health matters'

A patient praises a new test for womb cancer being trialled at hospitals in Suffolk and Norfolk. Source link

5 months ago

MPs call for sunbed advertising ban to help prevent skin cancer

A report by a cross-party group of MPs has found the majority of skin cancer cases are preventable. Source link

5 months ago

University explores endometriosis and cancer link

The condition affects one in 10 women in the UK and can cause debilitating pain and infertility. Source link

5 months ago

NHS cancer jab could mean patients spend hours less in hospital

Thousands of patients will be offered a new injectable form of an immunotherapy drug that takes minutes. Source link

5 months ago

How to check whether you have bowel cancer

What are the main symptoms and causes of bowel cancer, and how can you reduce your risk of getting it?…

6 months ago

Israel's Benjamin Netanyahu treated for early-stage prostate cancer

The Israeli prime minister says he is "in excellent physical condition" after having a malignant tumour removed. Source link

6 months ago

Breast cancer type study 'critically under-funded'

Two women from Barnard Castle and Guisborough say lobular breast cancer needs further research. Source link

6 months ago