Earlydetection

Wednesday, July 9, 2025 barretts oesophagus heartburn cancer screening diagnosis nhs pharmacy earlydetection treatment

For the first time, hundreds of people suffering from persistent heartburn or acid reflux will be able to access a novel “sponge on a string” test at their local high-street pharmacies. NHS England is launching a pilot … Read More

Thursday, June 19, 2025 nhs pancreatic cancer diagnosis symptoms diabetes screening earlydetection gp survival

The NHS is introducing a groundbreaking pilot program aimed at catching pancreatic cancer early by offering urgent tests to patients presenting with two specific symptoms. Pancreatic cancer is one of the UK’s most deadly … Read More

Wednesday, June 18, 2025 pancreatic cancer nhs diabetes diagnosis gp screening earlydetection survival pilot

The NHS is launching a major initiative to detect pancreatic cancer earlier by targeting thousands of patients showing potential symptoms. Hundreds of GP practices across England are receiving additional funding to review … Read More

Sunday, June 15, 2025 pancreaticcancer diabetes diagnosis bloodtest earlydetection clinicaltrial genomics healthresearch cancerresearch biomarkers

A pioneering blood test designed to detect early pancreatic cancer is currently being trialled by UK doctors, aiming to improve outcomes for a disease notorious for its late diagnosis and high mortality rate. This innovative … Read More

Friday, May 23, 2025 breastcancer cancer men healthawareness malesymptoms earlydetection treatment uk oncology symptoms

A UK doctor has issued an urgent reminder to men to be vigilant about five symptoms of breast cancer that are often overlooked. While breast cancer in men is rare, it still impacts around 390 men annually in the UK, and early … Read More