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From professor to patient: One man's journey on the frontier of lung cancer treatment
A man with lung cancer treatment experience has become a patient himself. He is now receiving care at an institution on the forefront of lung cancer research and treatment. New developments are underw…
'A tumour the size of a football saved my life'
A woman who had a large tumour removed has spoken out about the importance of checking for ovarian cancer symptoms. She was diagnosed with a rare form of the disease and underwent surgery to remove th…
How a rapid new test is helping brain tumour patients
A faster diagnostic test for brain tumors is now being used in the UK, reducing waiting times from several weeks to just a couple of hours. The new test has been adopted by the National Health Service…
Free counselling for blood cancer patients
A new service is providing free counselling for blood cancer patients and their families, allowing them to receive support online or in-person. The sessions are available at various stages of diagnosi…