All Cancer articles
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NewsRobotic surgery improves patient recovery times and is safer, finds new study
A recent clinical trial revealed faster recovery times for patients when bladder cancer removal and reconstruction was done with robot-assisted surgery
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MPs warn that cancer survival rates may fall if the Government ignores staff shortages
Targets set by the Government and the NHS in England to boost early cancer diagnoses are unlikely to be met, according to the Commons Health and Social Care Committee
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NHS launches ad campaign to combat the public’s fear of cancer checks
The NHS has launched a new, innovative campaign intended to promote the early detection of cancer
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The majority of women polled are unable to identify ovarian cancer symptoms
A sustained campaign is needed to make more women aware of the main symptoms of ovarian cancer, a leading ovarian cancer charity has said
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Call for NHS to widen eligibility for cancer gene testing
The Institute of Cancer Research says more people should be screened for genetic changes that could increase their risk of cancer
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A national audit of pancreatic enzyme replacement therapy (PERT) prescribing in patients with pancreatic cancer: The RICOCHET study
This supplement has been commissioned and funded by Viatris and developed in partnership with Guidelines.
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Government’s new 10-year cancer plan will incorporate lessons learned during the pandemic
Cancer organisations and specialists are being asked to shape what cancer diagnosis and treatment in England will look like in 2032
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World Cancer Day 2022: closing the gap in cancer care
This year’s event, which takes place on 4 February 2022, focuses on closing the equity gap in access to cancer prevention, diagnosis, treatment, and care
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Should a high platelet count raise suspicion for cancer?
Findings of a new study suggest that a very high platelet count might indicate investigation for an occult cancer
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NICE guideline
NICE pancreatic cancer guidance
What is the GP’s role in the management of pancreatic cancer? This summary covers recognition and referral, diagnosis, and psychological support
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Blood test accurately detects cancer in people with nonspecific symptoms
Evidence suggests that a new diagnostic blood test is able to detect cancer and identify metastatic disease in patients with nonspecific symptoms
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MHRA approves licence extension for breast cancer drug alpelisib
The drug can now be used in combination with fulvestrant to treat hormone receptor positive, human epidermal growth factor receptor 2-negative, locally advanced or metastatic breast cancer with a PIK3CA mutation in men and postmenopausal women
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UK researchers find way to boost emerging breast cancer drug’s effectiveness
Augmenting investigational drug xentuzumab could boost oestrogen receptor-positive breast cancer cell death, according to new findings
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NICE guideline
NICE cancer recognition and referral guideline
Updated summary of guidance to assist GPs in the recognition of several cancers, and referral to specialist care for further investigation
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Latest figures highlight growing winter pressure on the NHS
The latest data published by NHS England show performance figures in various areas dropping as A&E attendances and cases of the Omicron variant of SARS-CoV-2 increase throughout the country
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Macmillan analysis reveals rise in late cancer diagnoses in England
Analysis carried out by Macmillan Cancer Support reveals the impact of COVID-19 on patients waiting to receive cancer treatment
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PHE/DH/DWP guideline
PHE caries, gum disease, and oral cancer prevention guidance
A short summary of guidance to equip community pharmacy teams with advice for patients of all ages on caries, periodontal disease, and oral cancer prevention
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Clinical history of hypothyroidism linked to endometrial cancer survival outcomes
A study has found an association between clinical history of hypothyroidism and endometrial cancer survival outcomes
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UK Lung Cancer Coalition: pandemic has had a devastating impact on lung cancer outcomes
A new report from the UKLCC estimates that delays in diagnosis caused by COVID-19 lockdowns may result in a drop of up to 5.3% in 5-year survival in England
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Breakthrough in predicting risks of late effects in paediatric cancer
University College London study links paediatric cancer with increased illness later in life
