The Latest Breaking News on Cancer

Department of Health retracts claim sunbeds are as dangerous as smoking

DHSC corrects statements after regulator intervenes as experts say smoking causes far more cancer cases

The Guardian - UK · Mar 21

867-5309: number from 1980s hit song Jenny now routes callers to cancer support

Music’s most famous number is being repurposed to offer resources and support for patients and caregivers

The Guardian - US · Mar 17

A 'vital' new drug for hot flushes is now available: what does this mean for UK women?

Veoza, also known as fezolinetant, was first approved a couple of years ago - and is now available for prescription for those eligible

Woman & Home · Mar 13

Patients with ‘invisible’ cancer being turned away by doctors

Neuroendocrine cancer impacts more than 6,000 people a year in England

The Independent UK · Feb 4

Financial toll hangs heavy over cancer patients

Australians undergoing cancer treatment are facing out-of-pocket expenses even when accessing the public healthcare system, data reveals.

AAP · Feb 3

Cancer drugs among nearly 400 medicines at risk of shortage in UK

Exclusive: Drugs to treat stroke and schizophrenia patients could be hit if suppliers no longer see them as commercially viable

The Independent UK · Feb 3

King’s support at Sandringham charity parkrun ‘means the world’

Charles cheered on participants on Saturday morning and chatted with local members of Move Against Cancer’s 5K Your Way group.

Evening Standard · Feb 1

One in four school leavers have higher cancer risk because they skipped this vaccine

A ‘concerning’ number of students are missing out on the crucial HPV vaccines, says health minister

The Independent UK · Jan 29

Study finds no stomach cancer link to long-term acid reflux drugs

Early research on the links was ‘hampered by several methodological limitations’ says researchers

The Independent UK · Jan 21

Scotland first part of UK to approve ‘cutting edge’ treatment for stomach cancer

The Scottish Medicines Consortium has approved zolbetuximab – to be used together with chemotherapy – to treat those with advanced stomach cancer.

Evening Standard · Jan 19