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NHS England launches genetic testing programme for people with Jewish ancestry
2 February 2024
A simple saliva test will be offered to diagnose for BRCA gene mutations to identify cancer risk early
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New figures show a third of women do not attend their breast screening appointment
30 January 2024
NHS England is calling for women to come forward for breast screening when invited following latest figures which show 35.4% did not attend their appointments following an invitation
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Tens of thousands of women set to benefit from NHS drug to prevent breast cancer
7 November 2023
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NHS England launches lung cancer symptoms awareness campaign
18 September 2023
The campaign will focus on the key symptom of lung cancer – a cough that lasts for three weeks or more - and will encourage those who have this symptom to contact their GP practice.
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NHS England launches `Reducing cancer barriers' campaign
4 September 2023
It will encourage people who are experiencing potential signs of cancer to contact their GP practice to help increase earlier diagnosis and improve outcomes
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NHS England and Morrisons partnership puts vital cancer awareness messaging on underwear labels
22 August 2023
The first-of-its-kind venture provides shoppers with signs and symptoms of breast and testicular cancers
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Cancer Patient Experience Survey results out now
20 July 2023
Cancer patients have rated their overall experience as 8.88 out of 10 in the 2022 CPES
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Cancer support worker wins national award
23 May 2023
Charlie Gepilga, a uro-oncology support worker at East Sussex Healthcare NHS Trust, receives national recognition from the chief nurse for being `an inspiration' to fellow colleagues and patients.
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Targeted Prostate Health Check wins national recognition at HSJ awards
24 March 2023
Surrey and Sussex Cancer Alliance (SSCA) and virtual hospital provider, Medefer, have swept to victory in the HSJ Partnership Awards with the Targeted Prostate Health Check.
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Royal Surrey chief executive ranked among England’s best
23 March 2023
Louise Stead, who is also Surrey and Sussex Cancer Alliance's chair, is in Health Service Journal’s prestigious ‘top 50’ list of pre-eminent NHS Trust leaders
