Cancer patients in England to be first in Europe to be offered immunotherapy jab Up to 15,000 could be given nivolumab in injectable form to treat 15 cancers including lung, bowel and skin cancer The Guardian - UK · Apr 30, 2025
NHS becomes first health service in Europe to offer new cancer jab Nivolumab is a monoclonal antibody that works by binding to a protein called PD-1 on a type of immune cell called T-cell. Evening Standard · Apr 30, 2025
Pill that slashes risk of breast cancer recurring to be available on NHS Ribociclib (known by the brand name Kisqali) targets specific proteins that contribute to cancer cell growth The Independent UK · Apr 24, 2025
High levels of toxic chemicals found in paper receipts used by US retailers Holding the receipts for 10 seconds absorbs enough bisphenol S to break California’s safety rule, research finds The Guardian - US · Apr 14, 2025
Melanoma patients in England get fast-track access to cancer vaccine NHS Cancer Vaccine Launch Pad expanded to include trial for patients with advanced type of skin cancer The Guardian - UK · Apr 13, 2025
Skunk Anansie drummer Mark Richardson shares cancer diagnosis: ‘Please get checked out’ Rock musician urged his followers to take up ‘easy’ checks to see whether they were at risk The Independent UK · Apr 11, 2025
‘Game-changing’ breast cancer pill to be offered on NHS The new treatment helps to slow or stop the spread of cancer cells The Independent UK · Apr 10, 2025
NHS meets key cancer target amid warning that patients still face delays to care The overall waiting list for treatment also fell for the sixth consecutive month. Evening Standard · Apr 10, 2025
New bladder cancer treatment rolled out by NHS Hundreds will benefit after the first targeted treatment for the most common form of bladder cancer was given the green light The Independent UK · Apr 9, 2025
New treatment for advanced blood cancer recommended for use on NHS It is estimated that about 800 people with Hodgkin lymphoma could benefit from the decision by the National Institute for Health and Care Excellence. Evening Standard · Apr 2, 2025
HPV-linked cancer is becoming common in one group — here’s who is most at risk Thousands of women die from cervical cancer in the U.S. every year and cases are largely caused by HPV infection The Independent UK · Mar 25, 2025
Chris Stark announces testicular cancer diagnosis – What are the signs? The DJ, who has now had treatment, was diagnosed ‘after a routine trip to my local doctors’. Evening Standard · Mar 25, 2025
New-wave SPFs: 10 of the best The latest generation of SPF creams do more than simply protect you from the harmful effects of the sun. Choose a product you can wear all year round The Guardian - UK · Mar 23, 2025
CDC report adds to evidence that HPV vaccine is preventing cervical cancer in US women A new government report says that rates for precancerous lesions decreased about 80% among younger women who were screened for cervical cancer The Independent UK · Feb 27, 2025
The Texas Tribune · Feb 24, 2025 New study finds elevated cancer rates near toxic San Jacinto River waste pits State researchers found above normal levels of four types of cancer in communities near a toxic waste site.
Evening Standard · Feb 12, 2025 Worrying drug shortage continues for people with pancreatic cancer, charity says Pancreatic enzyme replacement therapy (Pert) provides the enzymes people affected by pancreatic cancer need to absorb nutrients.
Dynamite News · Feb 4, 2025 'World Cancer Day': Bollywood celebs push for timely cancer treatment B-Town on Tuesday pushed for the timely treatment and early detection of Cancer which on 'World Cancer Day'. Read further on Dynamite News:
The Independent UK · Feb 3, 2025 Liver cancer survivor fronts campaign calling for better care Benjamin Carey was diagnosed with cholangiocarcinoma in 2023.
The Guardian - UK · Jan 27, 2025 GSK signs £50m deal with Oxford University on cancer vaccines Collaboration over at least three years aims to help understand how pre-cancerous cells develop
The Independent UK · Jan 21, 2025 Daily pill on NHS offers new hope for hundreds with lung cancer Osimertinib, also known as Tagrisso and made by AstraZeneca, can help stop cancer from returning after surgery
The Independent UK · Jan 21, 2025 Daily pill for lung cancer to be made routinely available on the NHS According to Nice, osimertinib can help stop cancer from returning after surgery by targeting cells that have specific mutations.
The Independent UK · Jan 13, 2025 ‘Game changer’ immunotherapy drug could lead to increased survival rates for bladder cancer patients Patients who received the drug durvalumab had significantly less risk of cancer returning, the study found
Marie Claire · Jan 12, 2025 Commentators have revealed how Princess Kate navigates her recovery day to day Commentators have revealed how Princess Kate navigates her recovery day to day
The Independent UK · Jan 2, 2025 EPA warns toxic chemical found ‘nearly everywhere’ presents an unreasonable risk of injury The agency’s final risk assessment for formaldehyde jump-starts the process to address the risk posed by the cancer-causing chemical
The Independent UK · Jan 2, 2025 Early cancer diagnosis in England reaches highest level The data shows nearly three in five patients are being diagnosed at stages one or two, when the cancer is easier to treat.