New cancer drugs approved for NHS use in Scotland
Medicines for breast cancer, skin cancer and schizophrenia have been approved for use by NHS patients in Scotland.
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Edinburgh MoonWalk participants get a taste of the circus ahead of this year’s charity event
Walkers taking part in the MoonWalk Scotland have joined performers from Gandeys Circus to launch this summer's circus-themed event.
Breast cancer deaths to be probed after patients given lower chemotherapy doses
A health board’s treatment of 14 breast cancer patients who died will be reviewed by an independent expert after bosses admitted hundreds of patients were given lower doses of chemotherapy.
Fan bra-bi dozi! Inverkip couple who took on Edinburgh MoonWalk for breast cancer dressed as The Krankies prepare for this year’s event
An Inverkip couple will be looking fan dabi dozi as they take part in this year's MoonWalk in aid of breast cancer charity Walk the Walk.
Thousands of NHS breast cancer patients eligible for new drug combination
Thousands of breast cancer patients could benefit from a new drug combination on the NHS, health officials have said.
Breast cancer patients given lower doses of chemotherapy in Tayside
NHS Tayside will change the chemotherapy treatment provided to breast cancer sufferers after a report revealed patients were being given a lower dose of drugs than in the rest of Scotland.
Breast cancer assessments offered in fewer hospitals ‘to consolidate services’
Breast cancer assessment appointments are to be offered in fewer hospitals in Northern Ireland under proposals to consolidate services and reduce waiting times.
Breast cancer death rates to improve in 2019, analysis suggests
Breast cancer death rates will fall in the UK and across nearly all EU countries this year, a new study suggests.
Genetic changes identified which may predict breast cancer relapse
Scientists have identified genetic changes that may predict the likelihood of breast cancer relapse in women who take a common type of hormone therapy.
Michaela Strachan: “Free from cancer and loving life – this is definitely my year”
MICHAELA STRACHAN is making 2019 the year to finally put her cancer hell behind her.
Study suggests osteoporosis drug may have a protective effect against breast cancer
A DRUG for osteoporosis may also have a protective effect against breast cancer, a new study has suggested.