5 h. ago New vaccine to treat 15 types of cancer now available on NHS

New jab will treat skin, bladder and oesophagus cancer, with 1,200 patients a month receiving it

Politics

8 h. ago 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.

Science

48 h. ago REVEALED: From cancer to arthritis, how drug companies are selling treatments for 1,000 times what they cost to make

When Roy Bradley was told he had cancer in his lungs and liver, his first thought was he couldn't face chemotherapy and should prepare for his death.

Economics

3 d. ago A cancer drug available on the NHS could treat an incurable lung disease that plagues more than 30,000 Britons

Idiopathic pulmonary fibrosis (IPF) occurs when scar tissue builds up in the lungs, causing the walls to stiffen and making it difficult to breathe.

Events

6 d. ago Pill that slashes risk of breast cancer recurring to be available on NHS

A new twice-daily pill has been approved for NHS use, offering a significant reduction in the risk of certain breast cancers recurring.

Sport

7 d. ago New blood test trial offers ‘exciting new era in cancer detection’

The laboratory will house leading scientists conducting ‘cutting-edge’ research and could be used in the NHS

Events

7 d. ago Cancer lab renamed in honour of Deborah James as government announces pioneering new blood test trial

The laboratory will house leading scientists conducting ‘cutting-edge’ research and could be used in the NHS

Politics

7 d. ago Now free on the NHS: Blood test that can pick up 12 types of cancer

The test, developed by a team at the University of Southampton, uses AI to analyse blood samples for tiny fragments of genetic material to identify cancer present in the body.

Events

7 d. ago Pioneering new cancer trial to detect early symptoms to be conducted in Deborah James’ BowelBabe Laboratory

The laboratory will house leading scientists conducting ‘cutting-edge’ research and could be used in the NHS

Science

1 week ago NHS doctor shares three symptoms of pancreatic cancer you 'cannot ignore'

Pancreatic cancer has one of the lowest survival rates of any form of the disease.

Science

1 week ago New NHS list reveals the 18 subtle cancer signs that no one can afford to ignore

The NHS ' top cancer doctor is urging the public to look out for subtle changes in their body which could be red-flag signs of cancer.

Politics

1 week ago Check your body every 3 weeks for these symptoms that could be cancer

NHS England’s top cancer doctor says we should be checking for these changes in our body at least once every three weeks - as they could be a sign of something serious

Science

2 w. ago Young professionals are giving up on NHS and going private for cancer and diagnostic tests

Report by the Independent Healthcare Provider Network (IHPN) finds demand for private tests has soared

Science

2 w. ago Patients with advanced skin cancer to test a new vaccine in NHS drive

The programme has already given thousands of patients better access to a personalised vaccine for bowel cancer.

Science

2 w. ago I thought leg pain was just a muscle strain but it was Stage 4 cancer

Abeeku Lewis, 30, from Halifax believed he had a sporting injury when his leg began to feel strange, but a lump that later emerged would turn out to be an aggressive and rare type of cancer. 

Politics

2 w. ago NHS to launch skin cancer vaccine test in new treatment drive

This initiative is part of the NHS Cancer Vaccine Launch Pad

Politics

2 w. ago 'Skin cancer stopped me in my tracks but new vaccine drive is a beacon of hope'

Labour health minister Karin Smyth told The Mirror that a new skin cancer vaccine trial is a 'beacon of hope' as the NHS rolled out fast-tracking for acute patients

Politics

2 w. ago Cow hide used in NHS skin grafts for severe facial wounds caused by aggressive skin cancer

Surgically removing tumours can leave patients with large wounds, so skin is usually taken from elsewhere on the body and stitched over the opening.

Politics

2 w. ago Early cancer signs and symptoms you should watch for – according to NHS doctor

An NHS doctor has warned that there are some 'unexplained' early symptoms of cancer that you should be aware of, encouraging people to speak to their GP if they're concerned

Science

2 w. ago 'Innovative' new pill given green light for NHS use in 'landmark moment' for common deadly cancer

Experts say the treatment will give patients "precious extra time with their families"

Events