NHS cancer patients face ‘distressing’ waits
The proportion of patients with suspected cancer who are seen within two weeks of urgent referral is at the lowest level since records began.
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NHS cancer patients face ‘distressing’ waits
The proportion of patients with suspected cancer who are seen within two weeks of urgent referral is at the lowest level since records began.
Swap red meat and bacon for fish, eggs and lean chicken, researchers urge
Eating red and processed meat increases the risk of an earlier death, experts have warned, as they urged people to switch to fish and vegetables.
Almost £9,000 raised to help north-east youngster Imogen’s cancer fight
Almost £9,000 has been raised to support a little north-east girl battling cancer.
Improved prostate cancer scans to be made available in Scotland
Technology which provides a more accurate scan for advanced prostate cancer is to be introduced in Scotland in a bid to improve detection.
‘Life-changing’ asthma jab approved for use in Scotland
A “life-changing” asthma jab and a novel “gene silencing” treatment for people with a rare hereditary disease have been approved for use in Scotland.
Hundreds of women strip off for cancer charity skinny dip
Around 1,800 women have stripped off on a beach in Ireland to help the fight against cancer.
AstraZeneca reveals positive results for cancer drug
Drugs giant AstraZeneca has revealed positive results for a new cancer drug.
Painting helps north-east artist through cancer treatment to exhibition success
An artist who painted her way through chemotherapy is celebrating the success of her recent exhibition.
Cancer patient’s surgery captured on 360-degree film for ‘immersive’ viewing
New technology has allowed the public to “immerse themselves” in a cancer operating theatre for the first time in the UK by filming surgery on 360-degree video.
Cancer patients missing out on ‘vital’ speech and language treatment
Patients with mouth and throat cancer are missing out on “vital support to regain their speech” as new figures reveal just 58% were seen by a language therapist before treatment.
New cancer drugs approved for NHS use in Scotland
Medicines for breast cancer, skin cancer and schizophrenia have been approved for use by NHS patients in Scotland.
Thousands more to be diagnosed with cancer every year by 2026, expert says
Around 6,000 women and even more men are expected to be diagnosed with cancer every year in Northern Ireland within a decade, a medical expert said.
North-east girl Imogen in cancer battle eight years after sister
A couple's five-year-old daughter has been diagnosed with leukaemia – eight years after her sister beat the disease.
Women sought to test new cancer scanner in Aberdeen University study
Aberdeen medics are on the lookout for women to help test a new scanner which it is hoped will revolutionise cancer diagnosis.
Figures show number of cancer diagnoses up in north-east
The number of cancer diagnoses in the north-east has risen by nearly 900, new statistics show.
Woman inspires others by taking up painting after breast cancer diagnosis
A woman has inspired the internet with her first paintings, a hobby she took up after being diagnosed with breast cancer.
Aberdeen doctor urges people to pay attention to symptoms of bowel cancer
An Aberdeen doctor is warning people to be aware of the symptoms of bowel cancer.
Needs of many cancer patients not being met, says charity
The emotional, practical and financial needs of many cancer patients in Scotland are not being met, according to a charity.
North-east breast cancer survivor Wilma gives back to unit that supported her
A north-east woman has donated almost £4,000 to a unit which helped her through her cancer diagnosis.
Mum with incurable cancer savours ‘every single moment of amazing wedding day’
A north-east mum with incurable cancer today told of her joy as her final wish came true – to marry the man she loves.
Record 2.2 million NHS patients checked for cancer
A record 2.2 million people were checked for cancer by the NHS in England last year, with the health service crediting increased awareness to celebrities such as Stephen Fry.
Young volunteers wanted for Aberdeen cancer support charity
A north-east cancer charity is on the lookout for young ambassadors.
Singing helps north-east mum deal with stress of cancer battle
Esther Lloyd has organised monthly singing night Inner Vocals after she realised belting out her favourite songs helped her deal with the stress of her cancer treatment.
Scientists use genetic fingerprints to collar cancer culprits
A new library of DNA “fingerprints” could help detective scientists close in on the environmental culprits behind cancer.
North-east girl, 9, raises hundreds of pounds for cancer charity after mum’s brain tumour battle
A nine-year-old has raised hundreds of pounds for a cancer charity after being inspired by her mum who has defied the odds to battle a brain tumour.
Research student’s treatment hopes for rare bone cancer
A young scientist who specialises in cancer research has launched a funding appeal after he was diagnosed with a rare type of bone cancer.
New technique to spy on cell eating habits could aid cancer diagnosis
Scientists have created new imaging technology to visualise what cells eat, which could aid the diagnosis and treatment of diseases such as cancer.
Leukaemia survivor, 65, meets blood stem cell donor who saved his life
A 65-year-old leukaemia survivor has finally met the stranger who saved his life.
AstraZeneca bets big on ‘transformative’ cancer treatment
Drugs giant AstraZeneca is to pay up to 6.9 billion US dollars (£5.3 billion) to Japan’s Daiichi Sankyo to develop and sell a next-generation cancer treatment.