There is currently no screening test for ovarian cancer and the researchers hope that the vaccine will give women ‘better lives, free from the fear of cancer’
The marker dye could help surgeons remove cancerous cells and prevent ‘life-changing’ side effects
NHS cancer patients are expected to get access to the latest vaccine technology, hailed as a ‘landmark’ moment to stop the disease
Skin cancer rates increased by 57% in people aged over 80 and by 7% in those aged between 25 and 49, reflecting a ‘concerning’ trend in the UK
Cancer Research UK found a sharp decrease in cancer deaths over a 25 year period, but warned that cancer cases are still on the rise overall
An NHS trial of the cytosponge, or sponge on the string test to detect cancer could reduce long waiting lists for endoscopies
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