NHS gene testing misses half of people at risk of cancer, study warns
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NHS gene testing misses half of people at risk of cancer, study warns

This article is taken from: https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/health-60429955               By Alexander Martin Technology reporter               NHS guidelines for genetic testing will miss half of the population that is carrying inherited genetic traits linked to cancer, a new study warns.           The…

Smear tests might help pick up ovary and breast cancers
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Smear tests might help pick up ovary and breast cancers

This article was taken from: https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/health-60205239         By Michelle Roberts Digital health editor, BBC News     Cells collected during smear tests for cervical cancer might be useful for detecting early tumours elsewhere, such as in the breasts and ovaries, research suggests.         Scientists say they have found tell-tale…

NHS chief urges people to come forward for life saving cancer checks ahead of new campaign
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NHS chief urges people to come forward for life saving cancer checks ahead of new campaign

This article was taken from: https://www.england.nhs.uk/2021/08/nhs-chief-urges-people-to-come-forward-for-life-saving-cancer-checks-ahead-of-new-campaign/   By NHS news     The new head of the NHS in England has today encouraged people with potential cancer symptoms to come forward for lifesaving checks.     Ahead of a new campaign launching next week, NHS England chief executive, Amanda Pritchard said that the NHS is…

NHS cancer patients ‘missing out on basics information’
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NHS cancer patients ‘missing out on basics information’

This article was taken from: https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/health-51439146 By BBC Health news Cancer patients in England are missing out on basic information about their diseases because of staff shortages in the NHS, a charity has warned. Macmillan Cancer Support said at least 120,000 patients a year felt topics including treatments and side effects were not fully explained….

My fight with bureaucracy to work as cancer nurse
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My fight with bureaucracy to work as cancer nurse

This article was taken from: https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/health-51294812 By Nick TriggleHealth correspondent Louisa Doyle should be working for the NHS, caring for cancer patients. She is fully trained to provide vital chemotherapy treatment, having worked for five years in Australia before coming to the UK. But this week, the 31-year-old will fly back home. With about one…