Diagnosing cancer

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

A new study confirms that offering cervical screening using HPV testing effectively prevents cervical cancer without the need for as regular screening

Since she was diagnosed in 2016, Dame Deborah James has brought bowel cancer into the spotlight, encouraged people to be aware of the symptoms and seek help if they notice them. 

To help revolutionise what cancer outcomes will look like in England in 2032, our Campaigns Ambassadors submitted evidence to inform the Government’s upcoming 10-Year Cancer Plan.

Results have revealed that around half of those eligible would prefer self-sampling for cervical screening over being tested by a clinician.

Less than a year after The University of Birmingham had partnered with Nonacus to produce a urine test for bladder cancer, the first results are in.

A blood test capable of catching any cancer at an early stage before any symptoms may sound like science fiction but just how close are researchers to making it a reality?

Cancer survival is a key measure of the effectiveness of healthcare systems. In the UK, the fact that people are…

Our researchers at the University of Cambridge have found that patients who are at a higher risk of their lung cancer returning can be identified by a personalised blood test.

There’s no ‘right’ way to check certain parts of your body for cancer, but here’s what you need to keep in mind when self-checking.