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Following the news that Hugh Jackman has received treatment for skin cancer, our head information nurse provides the facts behind the headlines. Following the news that Hugh Jackman has received treatment for skin cancer, our head information nurse provides the facts behind the headlines.

by Martin Ledwick | Analysis | 22 November 2013

22 November 2013

Doctor discussing a prostate cancer scan with patient.

Nearly 1 in 4 people with cancer in England are diagnosed after seeking help at a hospital A&E department or through another emergency route. Nearly 1 in 4 people with cancer in England are diagnosed after seeking help at a hospital A&E department or through another emergency route.

by Camille Gillmer | Analysis | 2 July 2013

2 July 2013

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Our new figures show that rates of oesophageal cancer are increasing, particularly in men - what's causing this rise and what can be done about it? Our new figures show that rates of oesophageal cancer are increasing, particularly in men - what's causing this rise and what can be done about it?

by Henry Scowcroft | Analysis | 18 June 2013

18 June 2013

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Spotting childhood cancer early has a huge impact on how effectively that cancer can be treated - we cover the important signs for parents to watch out for. Spotting childhood cancer early has a huge impact on how effectively that cancer can be treated - we cover the important signs for parents to watch out for.

by Henry Scowcroft | Analysis | 24 April 2013

24 April 2013

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How can we improve the breast cancer screening programme?

In the light of the results of the Independent Breast Screening Review (aka Marmot Review), we look at research to improve breast screening and diagnosis In the light of the results of the Independent Breast Screening Review (aka Marmot Review), we look at research to improve breast screening and diagnosis

by Henry Scowcroft | Analysis | 30 October 2012

30 October 2012