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The 100,000 Genomes Project has sequenced 100,000 whole genomes, helping to improve diagnosis and treatment for patients with rare diseases and cancer.
First published during the 2016 to 2019 May Conservative government
The announcement forms part of how the government will achieve its ambition to see 55,000 more people in England surviving cancer every year.
Data from Public Health England show that patients diagnosed through screening, GP referral or 2-week referrals likely to have more treatment options.
PHE is working with the Hepatitis C Trust to raise awareness of the infection this World Hepatitis Day.
Only 16% of those most at risk of bladder and kidney cancer check for vital signs of blood in pee as new campaign encourages public to 'look before they flush'.
The first national study of its kind in England shows cancer patients have a 20% increased risk of suicide.
A new study has found that the HPV vaccination has led to major reductions in the number of young women who have the infection, which can cause cervical cancer.
Brain tumour research in the UK to receive £45 million in funding from the Department of Health and Social Care and Cancer Research UK.
Latest ‘Routes to Diagnosis’ dataset published today finds improvement in the way some cancers are being diagnosed.
New specialists will speed up cancer diagnoses and improve access to treatment.
New Public Health England (PHE) report shows a decline in men and women having home cancer test.
The Department of Health’s response to the Cancer Research UK campaign.
Pioneering treatment for multiple myeloma - partially-funded by an Innovate UK grant - reaches clinical stage.
PHE campaign urges people to see a GP if they have breathlessness or a persistent cough, as these are symptoms of these diseases.
Monitoring technology takes just a finger prick to carry out a blood test count that helps chemotherapy patients to manage their treatment.
First national Be Clear on Cancer campaign to raise awareness of symptoms of lung cancer, lung disease and heart disease begins.
Screening samples will now be tested for human papilloma virus (HPV) first, helping to prevent cervical cancer.
First published during the 2015 to 2016 Cameron Conservative government
This 2012 campaign encouraged people to see their doctor if they have had blood in their poo or looser poo for the last 3 weeks.
Simple bowel cancer home testing kit to be offered to all men and women aged 60 to 74.
Successful Be Clear on Cancer campaign returns for a second time to highlight blood in pee as a key symptom for bladder and kidney cancers.
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