The Latest Breaking News from Cancer

The health condition people now fear more than cancer

As progress continues in the treatment of cancer, another illness is causing family carers concern

The Independent UK · Nov 30, 2025

NHS test delays putting hundreds of thousands at risk, say doctors

Exclusive: Long wait times affected 386,849 patients in England during September, data analysis shows

The Guardian - UK · Nov 30, 2025

Dame Esther Rantzen gives heartbreaking update on cancer battle as she admits she's celebrating Christmas early so there's 'more chance I'll be alive'

The TV veteran is planning an early Christmas with her loved ones

Evening Standard · Nov 29, 2025

EastEnders’ character to be diagnosed with breast cancer upon return to Albert Square

BBC soap is working with a breast cancer charity to ensure the story is handled accurately and sensitively

The Independent UK · Nov 28, 2025

EastEnders’ Sam Mitchell to be diagnosed with breast cancer

The character returns in December.

The Independent UK · Nov 28, 2025

Chris Hoy ‘disappointed’ by prostate cancer screening decision

The six-time Olympic gold medallist expressed “sadness” at the recommendation against routine prostate cancer screening for majority of men

The Independent UK · Nov 28, 2025

Prostate cancer screening rejected by UK government advisers – here’s why

A roster of high profile advocates, including sportsmen, actors, two previous prime ministers and over 100 MPs, have recently joined patient groups and charities in calling for a UK national prostate cancer screening programme.

The Conversation · Nov 28, 2025

Tony Robinson ‘thought those most at risk’ would have got cancer screening

Sir Tony spoke about his own prostate cancer diagnosis in 2023.

Evening Standard · Nov 28, 2025

Ex-Man Utd manager who overcame prostate cancer speaks out after decision not to offer screening to all men

Louis van Gaal revealed in April 2022 that he had undergone successful treatment on prostate cancer

The Independent UK · Nov 28, 2025

Jessie J defends decision to keep performing during breast cancer treatment after trolls accuse her of 'lying'

The singer, 36, revealed earlier this year that she had been diagnosed with early-stage breast cancer and underwent surgery in June

Evening Standard · Nov 28, 2025