New research has recently confirmed the HPV vaccine has saved hundreds of lives from cervical cancer. This research is the first-ever proof of the HPV vaccine as a successful programme to reduce cervical cancer rates in the UK. The study found that the rate of...
This year the spotlight has been on clearing the cancer backlog. In June and July, things were starting to look up for the NHS. However, in recent months, cancer treatment services are struggling to keep up. The number of people receiving their first cancer treatment...
The cancer backlog has been closely monitored over the course of the pandemic, but a new study has shown the numbers are still on the rise. Figures from Cancer Research UK show that more than 226,000 people in England are waiting more than six weeks for key cancer...
This week, the NHS announced the exciting news of a trial for the Galleri blood test. We are so happy to hear the NHS is backing a blood test for the early detection of cancer. This opens the door to many more opportunities for pioneering technologies to be embraced...
Prostate cancer is the most common cancer in men across the UK. Current statistics show that more than 47,500 men are diagnosed with prostate cancer every year – that’s 129 men every day. There aren’t any proven prevention strategies for prostate cancer, but...
Hundreds of researchers are developing new cancer treatments every day. Safe, effective treatment for cancer is important – and it’s exciting when you can see the life-saving results. But what if cancer could be prevented in the first place? Prevention is one of the...
Image Source :Al Jalila Foundation raises AED220 million for the Hamdan Bin Rashid Cancer Charity Hospital <https://www.aljalilafoundation.ae/media-centre/photo-gallery/?gallery=7751> The Al Jalila Foundation has announced they are one step closer to starting...
If a patient visits their GP due to unexplained weight loss, abdominal pain, or loss of appetite, it can be difficult to pinpoint the cause of the problem. A patient might be referred for different tests or scans, which can be time-consuming and delay a possible...
A cancer diagnosis can be devastating, but if detected early enough, it can be treatable. One of the treatment techniques that may be recommended is surgery to remove the cells that have been identified as cancerous. This can often be successful if the cancer is...
While cancer is a global health problem, research shows that around 57% of cancer cases and 65% of cancer deaths worldwide occur in developing countries. Researchers are still trying to establish why the prevalence of cancer in low and middle income countries is...