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NEWS: NHS launches genetic testing drive for cancer risk
As reported by NHS England, tens of thousands with Jewish ancestry will undergo genetic testing for BRCA gene faults, as the NHS initiates a programme aiming to keep reading
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Health inequality crisis: A million lives lost
As reported by The Guardian, new research reveals that over a million people in England died prematurely due to health inequalities driven by poverty, austerity, and Covid, keep reading
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Cancer checks surge, but delays persist
As reported by BBC News, almost three million people underwent urgent cancer checks in the past year, marking a 26% increase The number being tested has increased keep reading
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Smear test review sees low turnout
As reported by Armaghi, Southern Health Trust reports that the majority of women contacted for a repeat smear test, following concerns over earlier results, have declined the keep reading
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Cancer warnings on urinal mats for early detection
As reported by The National, the NHS in England partners with P-Wave to display messages urging men to seek help for potential cancer symptoms in keep reading
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Revolutionising cancer care: A vital call
As reported by The Independent,  Cancer Research UK’s report calls for swift measures, increased staffing, and a national cancer council, emphasizing the need for a transformative approach keep reading
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Navigating oncology care: ePROMs in practice
In today’s healthcare landscape, where patient care and practice efficiency are paramount, practice managers need to stay ahead of the curve in adopting innovative digital keep reading
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A senior GP rejects Government plans to bypass practices for cancer diagnosis
As reported by Practice Index, Dr Bramall-Stanier, a GP leader, has criticised Government plans to send patients directly for cancer tests without first having practice keep reading
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Analysis reveals 40% of patients face life-threatening wait for cancer treatment on NHS
As reported by The Times, analysis from Cancer Research UK has revealed that nearly 40,000 cancer patients have suffered potentially life-threatening delays to NHS treatment keep reading
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Charity urging GPs to get better at identifying cancer symptoms
As reported by the BBC, a charity is urging GPs to get better at identifying cancer symptoms sooner GPs are being encouraged to focus on keep reading