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Bowel cancer patients may do better if diagnosed through screening

Research shows late stage bowel cancer patients may be more likely to survive than those whose late stage cancer is picked up after symptoms develop. Research shows late stage bowel cancer patients may be more likely to survive than those whose late stage cancer is picked up after symptoms develop.

24 September 2014

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The big issues affecting lung cancer worldwide

We’ve teamed up with the journal Nature, which today publishes a series of articles that touch on some key areas for lung cancer from across the globe. We’ve teamed up with the journal Nature, which today publishes a series of articles that touch on some key areas for lung cancer from across the globe.

11 September 2014

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Some women still don’t understand ‘overdiagnosis’ risk in breast screening

Women who are given information about the chance of ‘overdiagnosis’ through the NHS breast screening programme may not fully understand the risks. Women who are given information about the chance of ‘overdiagnosis’ through the NHS breast screening programme may not fully understand the risks.

29 August 2014

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CRUK Parliament Day 2014 - as it happened

Latest updates and news from our 2014 Parliament Day. Follow the discussion on Twitter using #beatcancersooner Latest updates and news from our 2014 Parliament Day. Follow the discussion on Twitter using #beatcancersooner

30 June 2014

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Making breast screening more accurate

New research on a couple of specialised imaging techniques could improve breast cancer screening in the future. New research on a couple of specialised imaging techniques could improve breast cancer screening in the future.

27 June 2014

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New test follows the molecular footsteps that lead to oesophageal cancer

A new diagnostic test may be around the corner thanks to the discovery of a gene mutation that marks the progression from a harmless oesophageal condition to cancer, according to research published in Nature Genetics. A new diagnostic test may be around the corner thanks to the discovery of a gene mutation that marks the progression from a harmless oesophageal condition to cancer, according to research published in Nature Genetics.

22 June 2014

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Cervical screening – is age the only debate?

To mark cervical screening awareness week we explore the evidence on how the programme could be improved to prevent more cases of cervical cancer in the future. To mark cervical screening awareness week we explore the evidence on how the programme could be improved to prevent more cases of cervical cancer in the future.

9 June 2014

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Ten things politicians should do to help beat cancer

Ahead of the 2015 General Election, we've compiled a list of 10 recommendations for action we think the next government should focus on to help beat cancer. Ahead of the 2015 General Election, we've compiled a list of 10 recommendations for action we think the next government should focus on to help beat cancer.

21 May 2014

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70 per cent take part in bowel screening but not enough do it regularly

70 per cent of people send back at least one bowel screening test kit, but only around 40 per cent return kits consistently. 70 per cent of people send back at least one bowel screening test kit, but only around 40 per cent return kits consistently.

9 May 2014

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Cancer Research UK gears up to tackle early diagnosis challenge with an extra £20million per year

Cancer Research UK is set to transform the outlook for cancer patients with an additional £20million a year dedicated to diagnosing cancers earlier. Cancer Research UK is set to transform the outlook for cancer patients with an additional £20million a year dedicated to diagnosing cancers earlier.

2 May 2014

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Our work to help GPs spot the potential warning signs of cancer

GPs don’t have an easy task spotting cancer. Read about our work to support them and the public in spotting the potential signs of cancer earlier. GPs don’t have an easy task spotting cancer. Read about our work to support them and the public in spotting the potential signs of cancer earlier.

10 February 2014

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Screening helps prevent cervical cancer in older women

Women who don't have cervical screening over 50 are 6 times more likely to be diagnosed with cervical cancer according to Cancer Research UK. Women who don't have cervical screening over 50 are 6 times more likely to be diagnosed with cervical cancer according to Cancer Research UK.

14 January 2014