The Latest Breaking News on Cancer

Beautician says Boots eye test saved her life after it led to brain tumour diagnosis

Katie Dunn’s tumour was identified during a routine eye examination

The Independent UK · Jan 10, 2023

Record number of cancer patients in England waiting over three months for treatment

Long waiting lists putting urgent patients at risk as target to reduce backlog to pre-pandemic levels missed

The Guardian - UK · Jan 10, 2023

Boots eye test saves woman's life after optician spots sign of huge brain tumour

Katie Dunn, 30, was going for a routine eye test at Boots in Romsey, Hampshire when the optician spotted abnormalities and she was referred for an MRI scan which revealed a large tumour on her brain

Daily Mirror · Jan 10, 2023

'Lovely' mum and radio presenter dies after cancer battle

Cassie James "touched the lives of so many around her"

Liverpool Echo · Jan 10, 2023

Treatment rates boom but patients report one 'unbearable’ symptom of advanced cancer

Sufferers often describe an ongoing sense of extreme tiredness that can 'affect you physically, mentally and emotionally' and does not get better with rest

Wales Online · Jan 9, 2023

Brain cancer vaccine and cure developed by scientists

The norm is to do surgery, treat with harsh drugs - and hope for the best

Wales Online · Jan 9, 2023

Cancer breakthrough: Scientists ID protein that helps melanoma spread through the body

Discovery could lead to new treatments

Wales Online · Jan 9, 2023

Scientists map cellular changes linked to endometriosis

Analysis will help improve treatment for millions affected by poorly understood condition

The Guardian - UK · Jan 9, 2023

Heartbreak as 'caring soul' mum and radio presenter dies

Cassie James was known throughout the town

Liverpool Echo · Jan 9, 2023

'I found out I had cancer at the age of 31 - just 16 months after getting married'

Sophie Busson has shared her story to highlight the pioneering treatment she has received

Wales Online · Jan 9, 2023