by Michael Helleur | Jan 15, 2020 | Research
Right now, the NHS breast cancer screening programme saves around 1,300 lives in the UK each year. But there are severe NHS staff shortages, particularly in the teams that help diagnose cancer, with some reports suggesting that up to 1 in 10 diagnostic posts are...
by Michael Helleur | Jan 15, 2020 | Research
A SERIES of popular charity fundraisers are offering a discount for anyone who signs up by the end of the month. Cancer Research UK’s 5K and 10K events will return to Oxford’s University Parks on Sunday, July 12, with Pretty Muddy on Saturday, September 12 at...
by Michael Helleur | Jan 15, 2020 | Research
A centre for quickly diagnosing cancer has reduced waiting times by up to 92% in its first year and cut costs, analysis has found. Patients going to GPs with non-specific but possibly cancerous symptoms were sent to a rapid diagnosis centre at Neath Port Talbot...