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NHS Breast Cancer Care Postcode Lottery Exposed

Exclusive investigation reveals stark regional disparities in NHS breast cancer care across England, with patients facing unacceptable treatment delays and fragmented services despite government promises.

Doctor dismissed symptoms as IBS - it was bowel cancer

Exclusive: Lauren Koster, 29, reveals how doctors repeatedly dismissed her severe symptoms as IBS for two years before she was finally diagnosed with advanced colorectal cancer. Her urgent warning about trusting your instincts.

Parents raise £100k for son's US cancer treatment

The parents of a young boy battling a rare and aggressive cancer have raised over £100,000 to fund pioneering treatment in the United States, in a desperate race against time to save his life.

NHS Issues Urgent Alert Over Cancer Treatment Safety

An urgent national patient safety alert has been issued for the NHS in England, pausing a specific chemotherapy treatment for blood cancers due to potential contamination risks. Health leaders are scrambling to contact affected patients.

NHS Cancer Treatment Postcode Lottery Exposed in England

Exclusive analysis reveals a devastating postcode lottery in cancer care across England. Patients in worst-performing NHS areas wait over two months for life-saving treatment after diagnosis, breaching critical safety targets and putting lives at risk.

Cancer Research UK Demands Urgent NHS Funding Boost

Cancer Research UK issues a stark warning to the government, calling for immediate investment in NHS staff and equipment to tackle record-high cancer waiting times in England and prevent a future surge in avoidable deaths.

Macmillan Report Exposes UK Cancer Care Crisis

A devastating report from Macmillan Cancer Support exposes a deepening crisis in UK cancer care, with millions facing agonising treatment delays, a postcode lottery of support, and severe financial hardship.

How to slash your cancer risk, even with family history

Groundbreaking research reveals that adopting a healthy lifestyle can dramatically reduce your cancer risk, even if you have a strong genetic predisposition. Discover the five key changes that could save your life.

Dad's 'backache' was terminal prostate cancer

A 59-year-old father's dismissed back pain turned out to be terminal prostate cancer. This urgent warning from UK doctors highlights the silent symptoms every man must know.

Stage 4 cancer warriors join Chris Hoy's charity ride

Exclusive: Terminally ill cyclists defy odds to join Olympic legend Sir Chris Hoy in emotional 100-mile charity ride, raising vital funds for Cancer Research UK while redefining what's possible with advanced cancer.

Dr Amir Khan's bowel cancer symptom warning

ITV's Dr Amir Khan reveals the subtle yet persistent symptom that led to his bowel cancer diagnosis, urging the public not to ignore similar signs in a vital health warning.

Biden's Head Scar After Skin Cancer Surgery Analysed

US President Joe Biden has been pictured with a visible scar on his forehead following a successful Mohs surgery to remove a basal cell carcinoma. The procedure, common in the UK, is highly effective for skin cancer treatment.

Biden has skin cancer lesion successfully removed

US President Joe Biden has successfully undergone a procedure to remove and biopsy a small lesion, confirmed as basal cell carcinoma. The White House confirms the cancerous tissue was entirely removed with clear margins.

Biden has successful surgery to remove skin cancer

US President Joe Biden has successfully undergone Mohs surgery to remove a basal cell carcinoma, a common form of skin cancer, discovered during his February physical. The procedure was deemed a success with all cancerous tissue removed.

New £30m Sir Bobby Robson Cancer Centre Opens in Newcastle

A groundbreaking £30 million state-of-the-art cancer research centre, named in honour of football legend Sir Bobby Robson, has opened its doors in Newcastle, promising to accelerate life-saving clinical trials and treatments for patients across the UK.

Mum's cancer dismissed as cyst; now it's stage four

Exclusive: A young mother's breast cancer symptoms were repeatedly dismissed by GPs as a harmless cyst, leading to a devastating stage four diagnosis. Her family's urgent plea for earlier scans and better awareness.

NHS Cancer Care Crisis: Macmillan Warns of Dangerous Delays

Macmillan Cancer Support issues an urgent warning that NHS cancer services in England are failing to meet targets, with record numbers of patients facing dangerous treatment delays. The charity calls for immediate government action to address the growing

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