Young cancer patients survey finds improvement in NHS communication
By Lee Peart 06 November 2025
A survey of children’s experience of cancer care has found improvements in NHS communication and information along with areas in need of improvement – including in the diagnostic process and privac...
Government warned of breast cancer doctor exodus
By Lee Peart 24 October 2025
Over a quarter (27%) of breast cancer doctors are set to retire within five years, the Government has been warned.
Red tape blocking access to cutting edge cancer treatments, say doctors
By Lee Peart 11 September 2025
Patient access to cutting edge cancer treatments is being blocked by current commissioning and funding structures, doctors have warned.
Trust 'missed vital warning sign' patient had developed lung cancer
By Lee Peart 04 September 2025
South Tyneside and Sunderland NHS Foundation Trust has apologised after a failure to diagnose lung cancer earlier contributed to a patient’s death.
Head and neck cancer patients to be fast-tracked on vaccine trial
By Lee Peart 08 August 2025
Over 100 patients with advanced head and neck cancer in England will be fast-tracked onto a vaccine trial running at 15 NHS hospitals over the next year, supported by the NHS’ Cancer Vaccine Launch...
New referral guidelines for people with suspected cancer published
By Lee Peart 06 August 2025
New referral guidelines for people with suspected cancer have been published in Scotland.
Cancer prehabilitation service suspended due to staffing and service pressures
By Lee Peart 30 July 2025
Cancer prehabilitation services have been temporarily suspended at Gloucestershire Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust.
Families and carers more involved in cancer care, survey finds
By Lee Peart 17 July 2025
Families and carers are more involved in cancer care but less than half of patients (47.7%) are satisfied with their level of GP support, according to a survey.
Urgent action needed on acute and supportive oncology, doctors say
By Lee Peart 14 July 2025
Urgent action is required to expand and integrate acute and supportive oncology services to meet the needs of patients, say cancer doctors.
High street pharmacies to offer 'sponge-on-a-string' cancer test
By Lee Peart 09 July 2025
High street pharmacies will offer a ‘sponge-on-a-string’ test as part of a new NHS pilot to help prevent oesophageal cancer.
Cancer trial could mean 1m fewer outpatient clinic appointments
By Lee Peart 08 July 2025
A cancel trial at The Shrewsbury and Telford Hospital NHS Trust (SaTH) could mean 1m fewer outpatient appointments.
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