UK at bottom of league table for some key cancers
The UK sits at the bottom of a major league table for cancer survival in high-income countries, researchers have warned.
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115,000 missed out on early cancer diagnosis amid NHS staff shortages – charity
More than 100,000 cancer sufferers missed out on early diagnosis in one year, largely due to staffing pressures, a charity has said.
MPs highlight ‘secret scandal’ of radiotherapy access as NHS dispute figures
Politicians have criticised the “secret scandal” of poor radiotherapy provision amid a dispute with the NHS over how many cancer patients may not be getting treatment.
Half of young drinkers unaware of alcohol packaging health warnings – study
About half of the UK’s young drinkers are unaware of health messages or warnings on alcohol packaging, according to new research.
Melanoma skin cancer rates up 45% in decade
Skin cancer rates have soared by 45% over the course of a decade, with young people also developing the disease, new figures show.
Obese people now outnumber smokers by two to one – Cancer Research UK
Obese people now outnumber smokers by two to one, Cancer Research UK has warned, as it said obesity causes more cases of some cancers than cigarettes.
Obese people now outnumber smokers two to one in Scotland as Cancer Research UK urge government to take action
People who are obese now outnumber smokers nearly two to one in Scotland.
Leukaemia treatment research receives £3.1m funding
Researchers have been awarded £3.1 million for a pioneering study to help find new treatments for a rare form of blood cancer.
Study claims more than 40% of Scottish cancer cases are preventable
Scots buy junk food containing 110 tonnes of sugar every day, warns Cancer Research
Bill Bailey and fellow comics including Jo Brand and Lee Mack walk 100 miles for Stand Up To Cancer