6 h. ago 'Deeply unfair': Anger as breast cancer patients in Scotland denied 'promising' drug approved by NHS England

A drug that has been approved for use by the NHS in England has been rejected in Scotland

Science

7 h. ago New incurable blood cancer treatment given go ahead for NHS Scotland

The treatment is already approved for use by the NHS in England.

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10 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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19 h. 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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19 h. 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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27 h. ago Health calls ‘crippling’ police as they become ‘security guards’ of A&E – SPF

The Scottish Police Federation said some officers were spending up to 60% of their time dealing with Scots’ health issues due to failings in the NHS.

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28 h. ago Police acting as 'default security guards' in Scotland's A&E units as NHS pressures 'crippling'

NHS pressures on frontline officers is “crippling our ability” for policing, the chairman on the police union has warned.

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51 h. ago Biden is receiving radiation and hormone therapy to treat his prostate cancer

Former President Joe Biden's treatment for an aggressive form of prostate cancer has entered a new phase

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51 h. ago Joe Biden undergoes radiation and hormone therapy as former president’s prostate cancer treatments get more serious

Biden, 82, revealed he had been diagnosed with an aggressive form of prostate cancer in May

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51 h. ago Joe Biden to undergo new treatment after aggressive cancer spreads to bones

A spokesperson for the former US President said he was having radiation therapy and hormone treatment done "as part of a treatment plan".

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51 h. ago Joe Biden, 82, receiving new treatment after 'aggressive' cancer spread to his bones

A spokesperson for the politician announced on Saturday that the 82-year-old will undergo the treatment, as well as hormone therapy.

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52 h. ago Joe Biden undergoes fresh treatment after aggressive cancer spread to bones

Joe Biden revealed he is undergoing a new phase of treatment for his aggressive form of prostate cancer - which he revealed to the public in May

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61 h. ago Scotland Health Awards 2025: Glasgow nurse nominated for readers' choice award after saving colleague's life

It’s time to have your say on who has made an outstanding contribution to our health service this year

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69 h. ago Kirsty Gallacher makes first appearance since revealing she is undergoing treatment for ear tumour as she celebrates Global's Make Some Noise Day

The Gold radio presenter, 49, showed off her unique sense of style as she stepped out dressed head to toe in sequins to celebrate Global's Make Some Noise Day on Friday.

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3 d. ago These are the early signs and symptoms of womb cancer you need to look out for

Knowing the early signs is crucial for timely detection and improved outcomes.

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3 d. ago I have turned down chemo for stage 4 cancer. Instead I'm doing a 21

A mother-of-one battling stage four blood cancer has shunned chemotherapy in favour of a controversial 'water-fasting', after her cancer returned.

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4 d. ago Trust level in Scottish Government revealed as NHS satisfaction plummets to record low

Public satisfaction with the NHS in Scotland has also fallen to an all-time low

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5 d. ago Scientists discover 'natural cancer killer' that's 'safer and more effective' than standard treatments

Elite experts have developed new 'natural killer' cells to fight off a form of cancer impacting 90,000 Americans a year and lower the risk of disastrous immune effects from chemotherapy.

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5 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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6 d. ago New wonder drug combo ‘HALVES the risk of deadly prostate cancer spread’

MEN with aggressive prostate cancer could benefit from a new drug combination that slows cancer growth, scientists say. Adding a drug already used against ovarian and fallopian tube cancers to standard prostate cancer treatment could slash the risk of tumour growth by 48 per cent, a University College London (UCL) study found. The treatment -...

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