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Being a ‘morning person’ linked to lower risk of breast cancer
New data published on The BMJ shows that being a ‘morning person’ may be linked to a lower risk of breast cancer Findings have implications keep reading
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Cancer treatment waiting times ‘unacceptable’, PAC report shows
A new report from the PAC shows that cancer waiting times have become ‘unacceptable’ A damning new Public Accounts Committee (PAC) report has shone a keep reading
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Bowel cancer on the rise amongst young adults in Europe
A new report highlights evidence that bowel cancer may be on the rise amongst adults aged 20-29 – and beyond – across Europe The rate keep reading
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Trans women may be at higher risk of breast cancer
According to a new study published in The BMJ, transgender women may be at a higher risk of breast cancer than the wider female population keep reading
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The emotional impact of false positive diagnosis
False positive cancer diagnoses can cost the NHS millions every year and cause a devastating emotional impact False positives in cancer diagnosis cost NHS millions keep reading
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Thousands of cancer patients left waiting weeks for treatment this winter, BMA report shows
NHS cancer services plunged into worst winter on record as patients left waiting weeks for treatment, warns new BMA report Doctors’ leaders have warned that keep reading
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Better access to diagnostic tools needed to improve cancer referrals, RCGP says
Improved referral of cancer patients can be achieved through greater access to diagnostic tools, according to the RCGP The Royal College of GPs (RCGP) has keep reading
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RCGP congratulates GPs for record cancer referral rates
The number of patients receiving cancer checks hit 2.2 million last year – the highest on record According to NHS England, a record 2.2. million keep reading
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A&E departments still struggling after tough winter
As reported by the BBC, A&E departments are still struggling to meet targets after a hard winter After a difficult winter, NHS A&E departments are keep reading
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GPs taking photos of potential skin cancer ‘implies doubt about clinical judgement’
The RCGP has responded to the news that GPs will now be required to take photos of possible skin cancer A decision to have GPs keep reading