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2008-11-19 09:01:22
Cancer waiting targets 'not met'
Cancer patients are waiting longer to be treated and the NHS is still failing to hit a waiting time target set in 2000, new figures reveal.
2008-11-18 11:38:07
Cancer waits cut in Lanarkshire
Special trouble shooting teams help significantly improve cancer waiting times for patients in Lanarkshire.
2008-11-18 10:30:09
Community Rallies Together to Help Neighbor in Need
Residents of the Hicksville community have joined forces to help a neighbor - and friend - in need. And they are seeking support...
2008-11-18 09:37:20
Susan G. Komen Gives Local Researchers Big Donation
In two weeks, News 8's Barbara-Lee Edwards and her Buddies for life team will join thousands of others in the Susan G. Komen 3-Day. They walk to raise money...
2008-11-18 04:40:34
Study: HPV Vaccine Prevents Genital Warts In Males
For the first time, an expensive vaccine aimed at preventing cervical cancer in women has proven successful at preventing a disease...
2008-11-18 04:42:26
Family History Can Trump Breast Cancer Gene Test
If breast cancer runs in the family, women can be at high risk even if they test free of the disease's most common gene mutations, sobering new research...
2008-11-18 04:42:26
Merck Eyes FDA Approval Of Anti-Cervical Cancer Vaccine For Genital Warts AHN
AHN - U.S. researchers have claimed that a vaccine for cervical cancer in women also cures genital warts in males prompting the drug's maker to seek federal approval to sell it. - Fri, 14 Nov 2008 05:24:49 GMT
2008-11-18 01:31:52
New bowel cancer kits 'a success'
A new bowel cancer screening programme which can help detect one of Scotland's biggest killers early is hailed a success in the Lothians.
2008-11-17 20:49:37
Patient 'not celebrating' refund
A cancer patient who is receiving about ï¿½10,000 back from a primary care trust says he would not celebrate.
2008-11-17 14:41:14