cancer

Prostate cancer screening could ‘save countless lives’

Hugh PymHealth editor andKathryn ArmstrongBBCThe former PM says men are often hesitant about seeking help over health issuesA targeted prostate…

12 months ago

Ed Davey urges US cancer scientists to come to UK

The UK government should offer discount visas to US cancer scientists who have had their research cancelled by the Trump…

1 year ago

Calls to include menopause support in cancer care

Menopause and CancerMenopause and Cancer is a charity that supports people who are managing menopause following cancer treatmentCampaigners are calling…

1 year ago

What the NHS can learn from the country that boosted cancer survival

Hugh PymHealth editorBBC"It was really bad – we had patients dying on the waiting lists – politicians were getting desperate."Jesper…

1 year ago

Postcode lottery for new cancer treatments, doctors warn

Philippa RoxbyHealth reporter andJim ReedHealth reporterGetty ImagesAdvances in radiotherapy and other forms of cancer treatment are driving up survival rates…

1 year ago

Men being over-treated for prostate cancer, says charity

The NHS is over-treating men for prostate cancer, a charity says, with around 5,000 a year undergoing treatment for cancers…

1 year ago

Artists help Tamworth pupils and cancer centre users create murals

Clare LissamanBBC News, West MidlandsNuePeople who attend a wellbeing and cancer support centre made a mural for its walls after…

1 year ago

Medical trial for penis cancer ‘gave me two more years’

Matthew HillBBC West Health CorrespondentBBCEddie Baker took part in the clinical trial and said its extended his life A man…

1 year ago

Jessie J reveals cancer operation success

Singer Jessie J says results from tests following surgery to remove one of her breasts after an early cancer diagnosis…

1 year ago

Princess of Wales talks of ‘life-changing’ cancer treatment

The Princess of Wales has spoken candidly about the life-changing long-term challenges of recovering after chemotherapy, as she visited a…

1 year ago