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‘Deadly postcode lottery’ restricting new cancer treatments in England, doctors say

Patients missing out on effective new radiotherapies widely used in other countries, health secretary told

The Guardian - UK

More than 74,000 people did not start cancer treatment on time in 2024 – report

More than 50 cancer charities have joined forces to urge the Government to tackle long waits in cancer care.

Evening Standard

Former England captain Bryan Robson says cancer care should be national priority

The ex-footballer, who was known as ‘Captain Marvel’, had treatment for throat cancer in 2011 while managing the Thailand national men’s team.

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Major trial launched to explore how AI could transform breast cancer screening

It comes as the Government launched a call for evidence to help shape a national cancer plan.

The Independent UK

Survival rates in UK for two lethal cancers lower than in comparable countries, research shows

Experts say UK ‘lags behind’ as OECD finds poor outcomes for many diagnosed with colon and lung cancers

The Guardian - UK

The experts: oncologists on the simple, doable, everyday things they do to try to prevent cancer

Cancer doctors know better than anyone how you can give yourself the best possible chance of avoiding a disease that one in two of us will get. Here, they share the tips that they live by

The Guardian - UK

Princess Of Wales Undergoing Preventative Chemotherapy After Cancer Discovery

The Princess of Wales undergoes preventative chemotherapy after cancer cell discovery. Learn about this proactive approach to cancer management.

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More than a third of cancer patients in England face potentially deadly delays

Overall NHS figures show 6.37 million patients waiting for health treatment at end of December

The Guardian - UK

Settle NHS dispute or thousands with cancer could die early, say health chiefs

Exclusive: Cancer leaders and oncologists increasingly alarmed at impact of strikes on treatment

The Guardian - UK

UK cancer care in crisis and patients will die due to lack of strategy, experts warn

Report by leading cancer experts criticises ministers for scrapping dedicated plan to tackle disease

The Guardian - UK

Top cancer doctors call for UK-wide improvements in care

A policy review has suggested a 10-point plan to improve current standards.

The Independent UK

Two-thirds of NHS cancer targets to be scrapped by autumn

More than two-thirds of NHS cancer targets will be scrapped by autumn, the Government has confirmed.

Evening Standard

Government confirms two-thirds of cancer targets will be scrapped by autumn

It is hoped the new targets will help diagnose and treat cancer faster

The Independent UK

NHS to replace flagship cancer waiting time target

Reports suggest plans to scrap two-thirds of cancer targets could be announced within days.

The Independent UK

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The Guardian - UK

Government has no timetable for returning asylum seekers to the Bibby Stockholm barge – as it happened

Downing Street says it hopes to return people to the boat ‘as soon as possible’ but declines to give timeframe

The Independent UK

Potential cancer targets change ‘ominous and deeply worrying’, charity says

Reports suggest plans to scrap two-thirds of cancer targets could be announced within days.

The Independent UK

More funding for cancer needed to overcome ‘deadly delays’

It comes after new data revealed NHS England cancer waiting times remain below target.

The Independent UK

Cancer wait times continue to fall well below target

One charity called the data a ‘comprehensive catalogue of cancer failures’ in the NHS.

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Liverpool Echo

Good Morning Britain guest issues stark warning to all women over 50

Good Morning Britain has returned to ITV at the start of a new week

Manchester Evening News

'Cancer crisis' as thousands suffer delays to time-critical treatment and falling survival rates, warns leading doctor

Have you been affected by cancer treatment delays? Email helena.vesty@reachplc.com

Manchester Evening News

'Devastating cancer recession' warning as nearly 60,000 urgent cancer treatments missed

'For every four weeks of delayed treatment, there is a 10 per cent reduction in survival rates'

The Independent UK

‘1,300 cancer patients’ have waited more than three months to start treatment

The Catch Up With Cancer campaign group raised concerns about survival prospects for patients facing treatment delays.

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