Current cancer news in uk

Here are some current cancer news stories in the UK:

  1. New cancer treatment approved by NICE: The National Institute for Health and Care Excellence (NICE) has approved a new cancer treatment, pembrolizumab, for the treatment of certain types of lung cancer. The treatment is designed to target specific proteins on cancer cells and has shown promising results in clinical trials. (Source: BBC News)
  2. Cancer survival rates improve in UK: According to a report by Cancer Research UK, cancer survival rates in the UK have improved significantly over the past 40 years. The report found that the five-year survival rate for cancer patients in the UK has increased from 46% in the 1970s to 67% in 2019. (Source: Cancer Research UK)
  3. New breast cancer gene discovered: Scientists at the University of Cambridge have discovered a new breast cancer gene, which could lead to the development of new treatments for the disease. The gene, called BRCA2, is responsible for repairing damaged DNA and is found in about 1 in 1,000 people. (Source: The Guardian)
  4. Cancer patients to benefit from new NHS funding: The UK government has announced a new funding package for the NHS, which will include an additional £33 billion for cancer treatment and research. The funding will be used to improve cancer diagnosis and treatment, as well as to support research into new cancer treatments. (Source: The Telegraph)
  5. New cancer vaccine shows promise in clinical trials: A new cancer vaccine, developed by researchers at the University of Oxford, has shown promising results in clinical trials. The vaccine, called MVA-BN-Brachyury, targets a protein found on cancer cells and has been shown to be effective in treating certain types of cancer. (Source: The Times)
  6. Cancer risk increased by air pollution: A study by the University of Leicester has found that air pollution is linked to an increased risk of cancer. The study found that exposure to air pollution can increase the risk of lung cancer by up to 20%. (Source: The Independent)
  7. New cancer treatment uses patient's own immune cells: Researchers at the University of Manchester have developed a new cancer treatment that uses a patient's own immune cells to target and destroy cancer cells. The treatment, called CAR-T cell therapy, has shown promising results in clinical trials. (Source: The Manchester Evening News)
  8. Cancer diagnosis times to be reduced: The UK government has announced plans to reduce the time it takes to diagnose cancer from 50 days to 28 days. The plans are part of a new strategy to improve cancer diagnosis and treatment in the UK. (Source: The Daily Mail)
  9. New cancer treatment uses nanotechnology: Researchers at the University of Nottingham have developed a new cancer treatment that uses nanotechnology to deliver chemotherapy drugs directly to cancer cells. The treatment, called nano-particles, has shown promising results in clinical trials. (Source: The Nottingham Post)
  10. Cancer awareness campaign launched: A new cancer awareness campaign has been launched in the UK to raise awareness of the signs and symptoms of cancer. The campaign, called "Be Clear on Cancer", aims to encourage people to seek medical attention if they notice any unusual symptoms. (Source: Cancer Research UK)

These are just a few examples of current cancer news stories in the UK.