New data shows that hundreds of patients have benefited from donor organs from patients who had suffered from cancer. Statistics made available by the Press Association show that a total of 272 donors with a history of cancer donated organs over the last five years. These donations benefited more than 675 patients waiting for an […]
Category “Cancer”
NHS England confirms new HPV test for cervical cancer-0815
July 5th, 2016
NHS England has confirmed that a new HPV (human papilloma virus) test for cervical cancer will be made available following a successful pilot scheme. Under the new programme, women who are invited to attend cervical screening will be provided with an HPV test in addition to a smear test. Previously, the HPV test was only […]
Major Blood Cancer is 11 Distinct Diseases, Study Says-7352
June 9th, 2016
Detailed genetic analysis into Acute Myeloid Leukaemia (AML) has found that it is 11 distinctive diseases, rather than just one. The study, which was published in the New England Journal of Medicine, discovered that the reason some patients respond more positively to treatment than others could be explained by genetic differences. The researchers conducting the […]
Charities Express Concern Over Changes to Cancer Drug Fund in England-1152
May 17th, 2016
15 charities have expressed concerns at the future of approving cancer drugs in England. In an open letter to Prime Minister David Cameron, representatives from numerous charities stated that it would now be difficult for many drugs to be approved for use in England. Changes will affect the Cancer Drugs Fund, which is a financial pot […]
Researchers Test New Cancer Drugs Scanning Technique-1992
April 12th, 2016
Researchers in Cambridge are testing a new scanning technique that could help to determine the efficacy of drugs used to treat cancer. The hope is that the test will enable doctors to see how effectively a drug is working at an early stage. Research is currently underway at Addenbrooke’s Hospital and experts are hoping it […]
Prostate Cancer Drug to be Accessed Early by Patients in England-5447
March 21st, 2016
Patients in England who have prostate cancer will now be given early access to a drug that can delay the need for chemotherapy. Abiraterone has now been deemed affordable by the National Institute for Health and Care Excellence (NICE). Previously, they had said the treatment wasn’t cost effective for the NHS until prostate cancer reaches an […]
World Cancer Day: Death Rates Down by 10 Percent in a Decade-6204
February 4th, 2016
Figures show that rates of death from cancer in Britain have decreased by around 10 percent in the last decade. 284 in every 100,000 people died from cancer in 2013. The figure was 312 in 2003. The death rate for men decreased by 12 percent and for women 8 percent. It is thought that the […]
UK Report Predicts Link Between Rise in Cancer Cases and Obesity-1313
January 7th, 2016
A UK report has predicted that extra cases of cancer may be linked to increasing levels of unhealthy weights and obesity within the next 20 years. Experts say that nearly three out of four adults are likely to be obese or overweight in 2035 if the current trends continue. The report comes from the Cancer […]
Could Regular Workouts Prevent Prostate Cancer from Spreading?-0987
January 6th, 2016
Researchers at Sheffield Hallam University are teaming up with Cancer Research UK to determine whether there is a link between frequent exercise and a lower risk of metastatic prostate cancer (prostate cancer that has spread outside of the prostate gland). Prostate cancer is the most common form of cancer in men in the UK, affecting […]
NICE Claims Breast Cancer Drug is Too Expensive for Widespread Use-6049
November 17th, 2015
A breast cancer drug known for extending lives will not be routinely available on the NHS because it is too expensive. NICE (National Institute of Health Care and Excellence) has confirmed that Kadcyla, a drug able to extend life expectancy by around six months in patients with incurable breast cancer, will not be available for all suitable candidates in […]
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