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The latest news in cancer research, health and policy by Cancer Research UK.
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Melanoma
Skin cancer rates rocket by 45% in 10 years
Melanoma skin cancer incidence rates have soared by 45% since 2004, according to the latest figures released by Cancer Research UK.
Three new cancer treatments available for NHS patients in Scotland
A breast cancer drug and two blood cancer treatments have been recommended for use on the NHS in Scotland.
New skin cancer immunotherapy added to NHS England’s Cancer Drugs Fund
A new immunotherapy treatment for certain advanced skin cancer patients is to be made available on the NHS in England.
Smoking may limit body’s ability to fight dangerous form of skin cancer
Melanoma patients with a history of smoking cigarettes are 40 per cent less likely to survive their skin cancer than people who have never smoked
Skin cancer can spread in mice by hijacking the immune system
Scientists have uncovered molecules released by invasive skin cancer that reprogram healthy immune cells to help the cancer to spread.
Immunotherapy drug made available for some NHS patients with advanced skin cancer after surgery
An immunotherapy drug will be made available to some patients with advanced melanoma skin cancer on the NHS in England.
Immunotherapy drug to be made available for some NHS patients with advanced skin cancer
Some patients with advanced skin cancer will now have access to immunotherapy after surgery on the NHS in England.
Drug combo for advanced skin cancer approved on NHS in England
Patients with a certain type of aggressive skin cancer will now have access to a combination of targeted drugs on the NHS in England.
Blood test could predict skin cancer's return
Scientists have discovered that testing skin cancer patients’ blood for tumour DNA could help predict the chances of an aggressive cancer returning.
Gut bacteria may influence response to cancer immunotherapy
The type of bacteria in the gut of patients with advanced melanoma may influence their response to a certain type immunotherapy, according to new research.