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August 4, 2020

Charity says denial of healthcare outside Gaza is a death sentence for children

Neither chemotherapy nor radiology treatments are available due to Israeli restrictions on medication entering Gaza.
May 26, 2019

Make social care free and save the NHS £4.5 billion a year, says IPPR

Free care for all over-65s would remove fears about savings for millions and put dementia patients on same footing as those with cancer
April 24, 2019

Cancer referral figures praised as testament to hard work and dedication of GPs

NHS England has announced that cancer checks have topped two million for the first time.
March 15, 2019

US court awards $29 million damages for asbestos-related cancer allegedly caused by talcum powder

Johnson & Johnson is facing thousands of talcum powder related mesothelioma claims.
February 6, 2019

World Health Organisation calls for prompt access to health care for Gaza cancer patients

Cancer patients in Gaza may often have to wait for months before being able to receive treatment.
February 5, 2019

NHS spends nearly £500m on cancer drugs developed with public funding

Three of the five most expensive cancer drugs to the NHS were developed from publicly-funded research.
October 26, 2018

Cancer patients at risk if Universal Credit is rolled out, warns Macmillan

People at the end of their lives are now waiting longer than ever for vital financial support, says charity.
August 27, 2018

Carers of terminally ill 'up to seven times more likely to have mental health problems'

Carers for people with cancer are between five and seven times more likely to have mental health problems than the general population, according to a landmark new study.
August 26, 2018

Incontinence stigma 'hurting the dignity and health of millions'

Leading charities warn incontinence is one of the biggest issues for people with serious health conditions who they support.
August 17, 2018

No Deal Brexit could be catastrophic for health, says BMA

The British Medical Association says a no deal Brexit could have could have potentially catastrophic consequences for patients, the health workforce, services and the nation’s health.