Cancer

The NHS has launched a consultation to gather feedback on proposed new cancer standards designed to set faster deadlines for...

A ‘gender health gap’ persists in the UK, with women less likely than men to receive ‘proper’ health monitoring and treatment.

The number of women in their late forties being screened for breast cancer fell by more than 40% in the past year compared to the situation pre pandemic.

Identifying knowledge gaps and offering practical and emotional support at every stage of an employee's cancer journey needs to be key.

Embarassment, nervousness, and worries about tests being painful are putting women off attending potentially life-saving cervical screening appointments.
A new...

NHS England has unveiled a plan to slash waiting times for elective care, allowing patients to get seen and treated more quickly.

More than half of paramedics are suffering from burnout caused by the stress and pressure of coping with the pandemic...

The government has launched a ‘national war on cancer’ with the aim of improving prevention, diagnosis and treatments over the...

Kayleigh Frost discusses how occupational health practitioners can support staff and managers following a cancer diagnosis.

Sue Rizzello shares her personal journey following her ovarian cancer diagnosis and encourages employers to do more to raise awareness...

Ovarian cancer is sometimes mistaken for other conditions, which can delay access to life-saving treatment. Dr Sharon Tate highlights how...

NHS England has launched a drive to remind people not to put off going to see a doctor if they have possible signs and symptoms of cancer.

With many of us kicking off the new year by making resolutions to get fitter and healthier, the government has...

The massive pandemic-led backlog around cancer screening, diagnosis and, crucially, treatment means it is even more imperative employers and OH...

Six in 10 patients with ‘red flag’ cancer symptoms, including lumps and bleeding, are not being referred by GPs to...