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A new breed of targeted cancer drug has been approved for NHS use in England. But drugs like larotrectinib also pose unique and complex challenges for the NHS, which have been exacerbated by the COVID-19 pandemic. A new breed of targeted cancer drug has been approved for NHS use in England. But drugs like larotrectinib also pose unique and complex challenges for the NHS, which have been exacerbated by the COVID-19 pandemic.

by Duncan Sim | Analysis | 21 April 2020

21 April 2020

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How coronavirus is impacting cancer services in the UK

Cancer services have been severely disrupted across the UK, from screening to treatment and care. Cancer services have been severely disrupted across the UK, from screening to treatment and care.

by Sara Hiom | Analysis | 21 April 2020

21 April 2020

In light of the COVID-19 pandemic and it's impact on our fundraising, we've had to cut our research spend. Here's everything you need to know. In light of the COVID-19 pandemic and it's impact on our fundraising, we've had to cut our research spend. Here's everything you need to know.

by Aine McCarthy | Analysis | 16 April 2020

16 April 2020

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Cancer Research UK chief executive Michelle Mitchell responds to the government announcement of a £750 million support package for charities. Cancer Research UK chief executive Michelle Mitchell responds to the government announcement of a £750 million support package for charities.

by Cancer Research UK | News | 8 April 2020

8 April 2020

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Life expectancy has failed to increase for a decade across England for the first time in 100 years. And cuts to stop smoking services are part of the problem. Life expectancy has failed to increase for a decade across England for the first time in 100 years. And cuts to stop smoking services are part of the problem.

by Alizee Froguel | Analysis | 25 February 2020

25 February 2020

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England will fail to be smoke-free by 2030 if current smoking trends continue, according to a report released today from Cancer Research UK. England will fail to be smoke-free by 2030 if current smoking trends continue, according to a report released today from Cancer Research UK.

by Cancer Research UK | News | 25 February 2020

25 February 2020