Breast cancer
Breast cancer drug blocked for NHS use as price talks break down for third time
Nice said it was ‘extremely disappointed’ it will be unable to recommend trastuzumab deruxtecan, sold under the brand name Enhertu.
Care assistant with breast cancer had ‘inappropriate’ surgeries – inquest told
Disgraced surgeon Ian Paterson said it was ‘nonsense’ that an open breast biopsy and double mastectomy performed on a patient were unnecessary.
Mother diagnosed with cancer while pregnant celebrates daughter’s first birthday
Laura Hudson, from Astley in Greater Manchester, first thought something was wrong when she felt a lump in her right breast.
New NHS ‘ping and book’ service will encourage women to attend cancer screening
Under the plans, starting next month, women will be pinged reminders that the are due or overdue an appointment for breast screening.
‘Crazy’ to leave breast tissue behind in mastectomy, rogue surgeon tells inquest
Ian Paterson gave evidence at the inquest into the death of former patient Elaine Turbill from prison on Thursday.
Three-drug therapy ‘doubles breast cancer survival time without progression’
The trial included 325 patients from across 28 countries.
‘A routine mammogram saved my life’ - UTV journalist Barbara McCann on how early screening caught breast cancer diagnosis
One year after catching her breast cancer diagnosis early, UTV journalist Barbara McCann has urged other woman not to delay screening appointments.
Strictly’s Lauren Oakley trains JB Gill on Monday after Amy Dowden health scare
The Welsh professional dancer was taken to hospital after ‘feeling unwell’ midway through the show.
JB Gill thanks supporters after Strictly partner Amy Dowden’s health scare
The Welsh professional dancer was taken to hospital after ‘feeling unwell’ midway through the show.
Drugs for advanced breast cancer could help patients with rare condition
Researchers explored the use of the treatment for other cancers, including that of the bile ducts.