Breast cancer death rate falls 44% in almost 30 years
The death rate for women with breast cancer has plunged 44% in nearly 30 years, according to new figures.
Cancer Research UK
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.
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.
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
Scots’ sweet tooth ‘putting nation at risk of obesity and cancer epidemic’
SCOTLAND'S sweet tooth is putting the health of the nation at risk, according to a new study.
Cancer in women rising six times faster than in men