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The faecal immunochemical test kit used for bowel cancer screening in the UK

If we can find interventions that help to increase participation in screening programmes amongst lower income groups, we may be able to reduce the health inequalities that exist in bowel cancer outcomes.   If we can find interventions that help to increase participation in screening programmes amongst lower income groups, we may be able to reduce the health inequalities that exist in bowel cancer outcomes.  

by Jacob Smith | Analysis | 5 July 2022

5 July 2022

This entry is part 3 of 5 in the series Health inequalities
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A packet of Viagra pills

Researchers have found a drug that targets the tumour microenvironment that could improve treatment for certain cancers. But it might not be the kind of drug you expect.  Researchers have found a drug that targets the tumour microenvironment that could improve treatment for certain cancers. But it might not be the kind of drug you expect. 

by Jacob Smith | Analysis | 21 June 2022

21 June 2022

That Cancer Conversation in a white speech bubble with a dark blue background

This latest episode features 3 guests who explore why the idea of a cancer cure is so complex, but why there is still so much to be hopeful about. This latest episode features 3 guests who explore why the idea of a cancer cure is so complex, but why there is still so much to be hopeful about.

by Cancer Research UK | Podcast | 14 June 2022

14 June 2022

This entry is part 5 of 38 in the series That Cancer Conversation
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Image of an MRI scanner and a radiographer

New reports highlight the impact of workforce issues on the ongoing patient backlog and patient outcomes across UK nations.   New reports highlight the impact of workforce issues on the ongoing patient backlog and patient outcomes across UK nations.  

by Lilly Matson | News | 9 June 2022

9 June 2022

An empty hospital corridor

A new poll, carried out by YouGov, has revealed that three quarters of the UK public think the NHS is understaffed and underequipped to tackle cancer A new poll, carried out by YouGov, has revealed that three quarters of the UK public think the NHS is understaffed and underequipped to tackle cancer

by Jacob Smith | News | 26 May 2022

26 May 2022

Lymphoma cells

Ibrutinib, a drug used to treat Waldenstrom’s macroglobulinaemia, is not being recommended by the National Institute for Health and Care Excellence in England Ibrutinib, a drug used to treat Waldenstrom’s macroglobulinaemia, is not being recommended by the National Institute for Health and Care Excellence in England

by In collaboration with PA Media Group | News | 23 May 2022

23 May 2022

The current consensus is that, right now, there isn’t a large enough body of evidence to prove that cannabis (or any of its active compounds or derivatives) can reliably treat any form of cancer but the medical use of cannabis to treat cancer-related chronic pain is approved in the UK. The current consensus is that, right now, there isn’t a large enough body of evidence to prove that cannabis (or any of its active compounds or derivatives) can reliably treat any form of cancer but the medical use of cannabis to treat cancer-related chronic pain is approved in the UK.

by Cancer Research UK | In depth | 13 May 2022

13 May 2022

A couple holding hands in a doctor's waiting room

New calculations from Cancer Research UK estimate that, on average, over 65,000 people in England are left waiting longer than 28 days to find out whether they have cancer each month. New calculations from Cancer Research UK estimate that, on average, over 65,000 people in England are left waiting longer than 28 days to find out whether they have cancer each month.

by Jacob Smith | News | 9 May 2022

9 May 2022