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Breakthrough lung cancer treatment buys time for over 65s
As reported by The Times, thousands of older patients with advanced lung cancer will be able to live longer thanks to a treatment breakthrough A keep reading
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Six mouth cancer symptoms you should know about
According to recent research, mouth cancer cases have risen dramatically over the last decade – here are six symptoms to look out for CREDIT: This keep reading
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Single shot of HPV vaccine to be offered to teenagers
From September 2023, one shot of the HPV vaccine will be offered to Year 8 students, rather than the current two, following latest evidence and keep reading
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Simple blood test for cancer could be offered by GPs to speed up diagnoses
As reported by the BBC, a simple blood test for cancer being trialled by the NHS could be given by GPs to speed up diagnoses and reduce backlogs, world-first keep reading
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NHS approves use of life-extending womb cancer drugs
As reported by the BBC, the NHS has approved the use of two lifeline womb cancer drugs which can halt progression of the disease for keep reading
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Asbestos responsible for 53 deaths of hospital workers throughout England
As reported by The Guardian, experts warn that unsafe buildings could still be putting hospital workers in England at risk of cancer Fresh concerns have keep reading
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NHS approves use of pioneering cancer drug
As reported by the BBC, NHS England is to offer hundreds of patients the world’s first cancer drug to target an inherited genetic fault Cancer keep reading
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Prostate cancer: diagnosis and treatment
What are the symptoms of prostate cancer and when should medical action be taken? CREDIT: This is an edited version of an article that originally keep reading
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Response to study on cancer referrals during pandemic
The Royal College of General Practitioners (RCGPs) has responded to a recent study published in the British Journal of General Practice on cancer diagnosis and keep reading
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New phone app to help GPs treat skin cancer
As reported by the BBC news, a new phone application is helping to speed up treatment for skin cancer patients Close to 230 practices in keep reading