cancer

What we know about prostate cancer diagnosis

Yang Tian and James ChaterBBC NewsReutersFormer US President Joe Biden has been diagnosed with an aggressive form of prostate cancer…

1 year ago

Breast cancer gene families given hope by drug trial

A new treatment approach can significantly improve survival rates for patients with aggressive, inherited breast cancer, a study suggests.The trial,…

1 year ago

King Charles sends heartfelt message to fellow cancer patients

Sean CoughlanRoyal correspondentPA MediaKing Charles greeted actor Richard E Grant and radio presenter Adele Roberts during the reception at Buckingham…

1 year ago

Skin cancer patients could join Southampton vaccine project

Patients with advanced skin cancer could be fast-tracked to take part in a "revolutionary" trial of a new cancer vaccine.The…

1 year ago

New pill can slow progression of incurable breast cancer

Philippa RoxbyHealth reporterGetty ImagesA new type of drug for one of the most common kinds of advanced breast cancer is…

1 year ago

Saliva test may turn tide on prostate cancer claim scientists

Institute of Cancer Research/PA WireThe at-home test would not require a visit to the GP, and appeared to perform better…

1 year ago

Blackpool athlete’s ‘long Covid’ turned out to be terminal cancer

A former triathlete whose terminal cancer was initially mistaken for long Covid has been given months to live. Olivia Knowles,…

1 year ago

Men denied life-extending prostate cancer drug on NHS in England

Hugh Pym and Ian AtkinsonBBC NewsInstitute of Cancer ResearchAbiraterone tablets can help stop prostate cancer spreadingA cancer charity has said…

1 year ago

Scanner may be extraordinary in breast cancer fight

Ken BanksBBC Scotland, AberdeenUniversity of AberdeenDr Lionel Broche said it was hoped the scanner could ultimately improve treatmentA scanner developed…

1 year ago

Cancer patients not getting right care, say doctors

Getty ImagesSenior doctors responsible for monitoring cancer care in England and Wales are concerned failings in NHS services are contributing…

2 years ago