Read the latest stories about cancer prevention, patient support and research

  • NHS reduces waiting times despite a busy summer period

    Published on 20 August 2021

    Two million diagnostic tests carried out in July - up by around 750,000 on 2020

  • Spotlight on the vital role support workers play in care of cancer patients

    Published on 16 August 2021

    In-depth blog looks at what they do and how they help improve the cancer 'journey'

  • Merseyside woman is one of the first in UK to have new ovarian cancer treatment

    Published on 12 August 2021

    She is receiving the therapy after it was recently approved for use in the NHS

  • Charity pays for new equipment for cancer patients

    Published on 11 August 2021

    It will help people on chemotherapy to keep their hair

  • Police helping to spread cancer awareness

    Published on 10 August 2021

    Officers are given training in spotting signs of disease

  • How new services are helping faster diagnosis

    Published on 9 August 2021

    Learn about how Rapid Diagnostic Services are leading to quicker treatment

  • Macmillan to host virtual health and wellbeing event

    Published on 6 August 2021

    Merseyside residents can take part in online support sessions

  • Support on offer to help drive down healthcare inequality

    Published on 5 August 2021

    Resources for professionals to tackle unfairness in primary care access

  • Boost for bowel screening after clinicians are fast-tracked

    Published on 2 August 2021

    Accreditation scheme is supporting COVID-related recovery of service

  • New blood test clinical trial to discover cancers

    Published on 29 July 2021

    NHS research trial will take place in Cheshire and Merseyside