UK breast cancer death rates falling fastest in ‘big six’ of Europe
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UK breast cancer death rates falling fastest in ‘big six’ of Europe

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This article was taken from: https://www.theguardian.com/society/2019/mar/19/uk-breast-cancer-death-rates-falling-fastest-in-big-six-of-europe By Denis Campbell Health policy editor Study says women aged 50-69 most likely to benefit, while those aged 70-79 will gain least Death rates from breast cancer are falling faster in Britain than in any other of the six most populous countries in Europe, research shows. The rate of death from the disease…

Cancer doctor shortage ‘puts care at risk’
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Cancer doctor shortage ‘puts care at risk’

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This article was taken from: https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/health-47616486 By Nick TriggleHealth correspondent A shortage of cancer doctors will hamper the ability of the NHS to provide cutting-edge care, experts are warning. A Royal College of Radiologists census of 62 major UK cancer centres found more than 7.5% of consultant posts were vacant, with services maintained only by large amounts…

Cancer waiting times breached for 1,000 days in England
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Cancer waiting times breached for 1,000 days in England

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This article was taken from: https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/health-47528886 By Nick Triggle Health correspondent The NHS in England has now missed its flagship cancer target for more than 1,000 days with one in four patients facing delays getting treatment. Hospitals are meant to start treatment within 62 days of a GP referral – and have been set a target of achieving…

Cancer’s ‘internal wiring’ predicts relapse risk
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Cancer’s ‘internal wiring’ predicts relapse risk

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This article was taken from: https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/health-47553534 By  James GallagherHealth and science correspondent, BBC News The “internal wiring” of breast cancer can predict which women are more likely to survive or relapse, say researchers. The study shows that breast cancer is 11 separate diseases that each has a different risk of coming back. The hope is that the…

Third of under-30s in Wales snub cervical smear tests
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Third of under-30s in Wales snub cervical smear tests

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This article was taken from: https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-wales-47528672 By BBC Health news  A third of women aged under 30 are snubbing invites to be tested for cervical cancer, health officials in Wales have warned. That is despite the disease being the most common cancer for younger women. Cervical Screening Wales said across all age groups, there were about…