Category : Oncology


Revolutionary ovarian cancer blood test coming to NHS

A groundbreaking blood test detecting ovarian cancer up to two years earlier than current methods could soon be available on the NHS, potentially saving thousands of women's lives annually through earlier intervention.

Mammograms May Predict Heart Attack Risk, Study Finds

New research presented at the Radiological Society of North America's annual conference suggests that routine mammograms may detect early signs of arterial calcification, a key indicator of heart disease, potentially offering a life-saving dual benefit fo

Guava's Secret Molecule Could Block Cancer Growth

Groundbreaking research reveals that a common tropical fruit, the guava, contains a powerful molecule with the potential to block proteins responsible for cancer cell formation, offering a new frontier in preventative nutrition.

NHS Rations Cancer Treatments Amid Budget Crisis

Exclusive investigation reveals NHS cancer services facing devastating cuts, with pioneering treatments denied to patients due to severe financial constraints. Health bosses warn of a looming crisis in oncology care across Britain.

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.

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.

9/11 Ground Zero volunteer's 20-year cancer battle

Exclusive: Two decades after the 9/11 attacks, a British volunteer who spent months at Ground Zero receives a devastating aggressive cancer diagnosis, revealing the long-term health crisis facing first responders.

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.

UK Scraps VAT on Sunscreen in Major Health Victory

In a major public health victory, the UK government has abolished VAT on sunscreen products. This landmark decision aims to increase affordability and accessibility, helping to protect millions from skin cancer and rare eye tumours.

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