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CANCER

Progress on National Cancer Plan to be scrutinised

By Lee Peart 21 September 2026

Progress on the National Cancer Plan is to be scrutinised by the first meeting of the National Cancer Board today.

CANCER

Breast services review to take place following shocking revelations

By Lee Peart 21 September 2026

An extraordinary meeting will be held this week following shocking revelations that 20 women needlessly had their breasts removed while under the care of County Durham and Darlington NHS Foundation...

CANCER

Cancer patients rate NHS care nine out of 10 as record numbers treated

By Lee Peart 16 July 2026

Cancer patients have rated their NHS care as almost nine out of 10 as record numbers receive treatment.

CANCER

Trust 'beginning to make a difference' on breast cancer diagnosis delays

By Lee Peart 30 June 2026

County Durham and Darlington NHS Foundation Trust (CDDFT) has said it is ‘beginning to make a difference on reducing breast cancer diagnosis delays.

PREVENTION

Men with early prostate cancer to be offered precision radiotherapy

By Lee Peart 10 June 2026

A high-powered ‘precision’ radiotherapy known as SABR (stereotactic ablative radiotherapy) is to be offered to eligible men with early prostate cancer for the first time by the NHS.

PREVENTION

Hundreds of patients to benefit from ovarian cancer drug

By Lee Peart 04 June 2026

Hundreds of patients with ovarian cancer could benefit from a life-extending drug on the NHS from today.

CANCER

Blood test helps reduce late-stage cancer diagnosis

By Lee Peart 01 June 2026

The use of a blood test when combined with existing NHS screening can help reduce late stage cancer diagnosis, research has found.

CANCER

Macmillan launches £30m investment fund

By Lee Peart 20 May 2026

Macmillan Cancer Support has launched a £30m investment fund to help transform care for people living with cancer in the UK.

CANCER

Sixty-second cancer jab to help patients spend less time in hospital

By Lee Peart 05 May 2026

A new ‘rapid’ immunotherapy cancer jab is being rolled out to help patients spend less time in hospital and improve NHS productivity.

PREVENTION

Private bowel cancer admissions for under 50s rise 50%

By Lee Peart 15 April 2026

Private admissions for bowel cancer for the under 50s have increased by 50% since 2021, according to the Private Healthcare Information Network (PHIN).

CANCER

Reform of MDT team working needed to meet National Cancer Plan targets

By Lee Peart 15 April 2026

Reform of multi-disciplinary team (MDT) working is needed if the Government is to meet its National Cancer Plan targets, according to The King’s Fund.