62 h. ago Thousands could benefit from new genetic test for ‘incurable’ cancer

The disease is considered incurable and affects around 33,000 people in the UK

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2 d. ago Scrapping plans for nationwide prostate tests 'will cost lives', cancer survivors and campaigners warn

Reports emerged last week the UK National Screening Committee will advise the Government to dismiss proposals to offer men most at risk of the disease an NHS test due to cost concerns.

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2 d. ago New genetic tests could ‘transform’ incurable cancer treatment

The disease is considered incurable and affects around 33,000 people in the UK

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2 d. ago Advanced genetic tests could predict patients at risk of blood cancer relapse

It is hoped it will allow medics to better understand how cancer cells are behaving before planning treatment.

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6 d. ago Researchers warn doctors could be ‘overtesting’ for prostate cancer

PSA testing remains controversial because it can lead to healthy men being diagnosed and treated unnecessarily

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7 d. ago The new DNA test that could predict cancer before it develops

A simple cheek swab can detect gene mutations in healthy tissue

Politics

8 d. ago The simple test that could transform the lives of women with breast cancer

DNA analysis could help more than 15,000 women a year benefit from ‘precisely’ tailored care

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8 d. ago Thousands of women with breast cancer may benefit from genetic tests – study

Whole genome sequencing is a technique that allows medics to looks at a person’s entire genetic code from a blood test.

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1 week ago The health issues that could be an early sign of lung cancer

As the NHS offers ‘revolutionary’ blood test, here are some signs you could have lung cancer

Science

1 week ago ‘Symptomless’ man diagnosed with prostate cancer after heeding ‘gut feeling’

Jason Yeo was shocked as he was otherwise healthy and sporty

Science

2 w. ago Girl diagnosed with rare cancer after symptoms dismissed as growing pains

Aubrey, now six, was eventually diagnosed with acute lymphoblastic leukaemia (ALL)

Science

2 w. ago New ovarian cancer test that detects risk of disease to be rolled out

The new test can dramatically cut the chance of being diagnosed with late-stage ovarian cancer

Events

2 w. ago Toxic chemical warning after 236,000 fake Labubus seized at border

Expert testing of seized fake goods has found banned chemicals linked to cancer and dangerous choking hazards

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3 w. ago 'Overused' medical test given to millions each year TRIPLES the risk of cancer

Even small amounts of radiation exposure from 'overused' medical scans may triple the risk of cancer in children, a government-funded study from researchers in California has suggested.

Science

4 w. ago New tool to predict patients’ risk of 1,000 diseases over the next decade

The new model is designed to help guide decisions around prevention, diagnosis and treatment

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4 w. ago ‘Active’ dad diagnosed with terminal cancer after losing weight

William White was first diagnosed with colon cancer in February 2020

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4 w. ago Government responds after Brits demand for change in prostate cancer testing

PSA tests measure the level of prostate-specific antigen in the blood and are commonly used by the NHS to detect prostate problems

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