Scots cancer patients enduring ‘worst possible Groundhog Day’, charity warns
Cancer patients in Scotland are living through the “worst possible Groundhog Day”, according to a charity.
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DUP minister Edwin Poots facing surgery after chance cancer diagnosis
Stormont minister Edwin Poots has revealed he is waiting for an operation after being diagnosed with kidney cancer.
More than 80% of NHS coronavirus hospital capacity filled, figures show
NHS Scotland has filled more than 80% of its Covid-19 hospital capacity, according to official figures.
Private hospitals to help treat NHS patients during Covid-19 pandemic
Five private hospitals are to perform urgent operations and cancer treatments for the NHS to help the service maintain patient care during the coronavirus crisis.
Cancer survival rates improving, latest figures suggest
Cancer survival rates in Scotland have improved by 2% according to Public Health Scotland (PHS) analysis.
Simple, cheap test could help save lives from colorectal cancer – study
A simple, cheap test can help identify who is at risk of developing colorectal cancer, new research suggests.
New drug approved for patients with ‘devastating’ rare form of lung cancer
A drug that can help patients with a rare and “devastating” type of lung cancer live longer, with a better quality of life, has been approved for use by the NHS.
North-east cancer support charity unveils bold new look
A north-east cancer support charity has unveiled a bold new look for 2021.
‘Major milestone’ as drug approved for newly diagnosed ovarian cancer patients
Thousands of patients in England newly diagnosed with advanced ovarian cancer will now have access to a drug treatment to delay the progression of the disease – in what has been hailed as “a major milestone”.
Government minister James Brokenshire faces further tumour surgery
Government minister James Brokenshire is taking leave to have surgery on a lung tumour.
Breast cancer patients want answers from Jeane Freeman on ‘grievous damage’
Breast cancer patients given lower-than-standard chemotherapy doses by NHS Tayside have called on Jeane Freeman to help resolve the "grievous damage" caused by unanswered questions over their care.
Brothers release emotional video of their father just before he died of cancer
Two brothers who filmed their father dying of cancer have honoured his wishes by releasing footage of him being nursed an hour before his death.
Taking statins ‘may protect heart from damage during breast cancer treatment’
Statins – a type of medication used to lower cholesterol – may protect women’s hearts from damage while they undergo treatment for early-stage breast cancer, a study suggests.
Patients with solid tumours ‘will mount good immune response against Covid-19’
Many patients with solid tumours are able to mount the same level of an immune response to Covid-19 as those without cancer, scientists have said.
North-east cancer support charity asks public to help maintain its vital services
A north-east cancer support charity is asking the public to help maintain its vital services.
Charles warns cancer risks becoming ‘Forgotten C’ during pandemic
The Prince of Wales has warned that cancer risks becoming “the Forgotten C” and that delayed operations during the pandemic are causing “despair”.
North-east mum tells of battling brain tumour in midst of pandemic
A north-east mum diagnosed with a brain tumour and given a year to live - six-and-a-half years ago - has spoken about living with her condition during the pandemic.
Veteran with terminal cancer cycling 100 miles each month for charity
A veteran with terminal cancer is cycling 100 miles each month to raise money for military charities.
Cancer charities highlight ‘worrying drop’ in patients starting treatment
New figures showing a “worrying drop” in the number of Scots starting cancer treatment have led to calls for Government action.
Art lovers encouraged to snap up original pieces in aid of Maggie’s Aberdeen
Art lovers are being urged to snap up original pieces of work to raise funds for a cancer charity.
Aberdeen cancer care charity hosts online carol concert
Scots up and down the country took part in an online carol concert hosted by an Aberdeen cancer care charity.
Waiting lists for crucial cancer tests soar in north-east during Covid-19 pandemic
NHS Grampian said the delays - which are up almost 30% in the space of 12 months - were "disappointing" and pledged it was doing "everything possible" to reduce the waiting lists.
Love Island’s Shaughna Phillips opens up about father’s cancer diagnosis
Former Love Island contestant Shaughna Phillips has said her father’s cancer diagnosis “completely changed” her life.
Scotland records more than 250 coronavirus deaths in week
More than 250 coronavirus deaths have been recorded in a week, according to the latest figures from the National Records of Scotland (NRS).
Cancer survivors ‘more likely to die from flu’ even after decade from diagnosis
Survivors of a wide range of cancers are more likely than people in the general population to die from seasonal flu even several years after their cancer diagnosis, according to a new study.
Brain tumour survivor, seven, hopes for ‘dream come true’ Christmas number one
A seven-year-old girl is making a bid for Christmas number one to raise money for a brain tumour charity.
NHS to pilot blood test that may detect more than 50 cancers
A blood test that may be able to spot more than 50 types of cancer will be piloted by the NHS, chief executive Sir Simon Stevens has announced.
More than 100,000 Scots waiting for key NHS tests to be carried out
More than 100,000 Scots are now waiting for key diagnostic tests to be carried out by the NHS.
Chance comment to GP leads to potentially life-saving diagnosis
A nagging sore shoulder led businessman Nick Hopkinson down a path which saw him diagnosed with haemochromatosis and having half his liver removed to save his life from cancer.
Businessman diagnosed with haemochromatosis after father died of liver cancer
Mark Williams knows how lucky he is to have been diagnosed with haemochromatosis – as his own father died from liver cancer.