by Stephanie Said | Nov 15, 2024 | News, Diagnostics Activity
Olympic cyclist Sir Chris Hoy is advocating for improved prostate cancer tests for younger men following his terminal diagnosis in September 2023. His recent interview with the BBC reveals the limitations of the NHS’s current protocol for prostate cancer testing. Sir...
by Stephanie Said | Oct 29, 2024 | News, Diagnostics Activity
In a recent press release, the UK government outlined an initiative to boost tech deals aimed at further innovating cancer diagnosis in the country. This plan follows the Darzi review, which highlighted the critical state of the NHS, particularly the urgent need to...
by Stephanie Said | Sep 19, 2024 | News, Diagnostics Activity
In the House of Commons, Health Secretary Wes Streeting introduced a “national mission” to tackle key health challenges. Presenting the Darzi report, commissioned by the Labour government, he outlined the NHS’s ongoing struggles in the post-pandemic...
by Olivia Dodd | Aug 12, 2024 | News, Diagnostics Activity
Last month, the UK National Screening Committee (UK NSC) shared their updated view on Multi-Cancer Detection (MCD) tests. They highlighted the potential and the immediate need for a multi-cancer detection solution in the UK. They are working to outline a roadmap for...
by Olivia Dodd | Jul 3, 2024 | News, Diagnostics Activity
Historically, early detection has focused on routine screenings for only a handful of cancers, such as breast, colorectal, cervical, lung, and prostate cancers. However, these screenings are not always effective. Many cancers are still detected at later stages when...
by Alexandra Waters | Mar 8, 2024 | News, Diagnostics Activity
Last month the BBC revealed that “cancer waiting times for 2023 in England were the worst on record”. Only 64.1% of patients started treatment within 62 days of a cancer suspicion, meaning nearly 100,000 waited longer than they should for life-saving care. These...
