Screening

Today, the UK National Screening Committee has recommended introducing a targeted lung cancer screening programme across the UK, for those…

In this instalment of our Health Inequalities series, we take a look at some of the barriers that can make it harder for some people to access cancer screening.

A poll has revealed 50% of UK adults with a possible cancer symptom wait 6 months or more before contacting their GP. Why might people not seek help when they need it?

When it comes to diagnosing cancers early, screening is our best available tool. Cancer screening involves testing for early signs…

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. 

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

A new report by NHS Digital reveals how breast screening services were impacted during the COVID-19 pandemic.

Wales announced changes to their routine cervical screening programme this week, moving from 3 to 5 years. We look at the science behind the switch.

Dr Ishu Kataria and her team are working out how to get the HPV vaccine to more than 70 million girls and help India ‘eliminate’ cervical cancer.