Building work begins at hospital's £1.9m cancer support centre

By Lee Peart 04 February 2025

Building work has begun on a Macmillan Cancer Support Centre at Ashford Hospital in Surrey.

Trust undertakes internal review over malpractice allegations

By Lee Peart 23 January 2025

An internal review is being undertaken by University Hospitals Coventry and Warwickshire NHS Trust over malpractice allegations against former consultant Professor Ian Brown.

NHS expands lifesaving bowel cancer screening programme

By Lee Peart 14 January 2025

A lifesaving screening programme for bowel cancer is being expanded by the NHS.

Self-refer service halves cancer diagnosis wait times

By Lee Peart 06 January 2025

A self-refer test service has more than halved cancer diagnosis waiting times for patients.

England sees steep rise in bowel cancer in young adults

By Lee Peart 13 December 2024

England has seen the fourth fasted (3.6% per year) rise in the rate of early onset bowel cancer, a global survey has revealed.

NHS seeks 150,000 volunteers to help transform cancer treatment

By Liz Wells 15 November 2024

The NHS is launching a search for nearly 150,000 volunteers to take part in a series of research trials that could transform cancer treatment.

Digital learning platform for cancer nursing wins prestigious award

By Lee Peart 08 November 2024

An innovative partnership to support cancer care in the East Midlands has been recognised with a prestigious industry award.

Over 5,000 cancers caught early through NHS lung checks

By Lee Peart 07 November 2024

Over 5,000 people in England have received early lung cancer diagnoses thanks to the NHS targeted lung health check programme.

Tobacco and Vapes Bill to create 'smokefree generation'

By Lee Peart 05 November 2024

New legislation introduced to Parliament today pledges to create a smokefree generation.

Care minister commits to National Cancer Plan

By Lee Peart 01 November 2024

Care minister Stephen Kinnock has said the Government is committed to delivering a National Cancer Plan.