NHS England to develop ‘world-first’ gene database to help thousands at risk of inherited cancer

Leading doctors have said NHS England is entering a 'new era of cancer prevention' with its pioneering gene database.
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Thousands at risk of inherited cancers to receive regular NHS checks through world-first genetics programme

NHS England » Thousands at risk of inherited cancers to receive regular NHS checks through world-first genetics programme ...

Patients are promised world–leading NHS tool testing whether they have genetic links to cancer – including so–called 'Jolie gene'

Brits will now be able to test for genes linked to cancer following the development of a world-leading tool by the NHS. The ...

Every NHS cancer screening programme and when you're eligible

You can also get screening for bowel cancer every two years if you’re aged 75 or over, but you need to call the bowel cancer ...

Every NHS cancer screening listed and who's eligible

From mammograms to at-home faecal immunochemical tests, eligibility for national screening programmes varies across ages and ...

Full list of NHS cancer screening programmes and how old you need to be

From breast and cervical to bowel and lung screening, we explain the four NHS cancer screening programmes available in the UK and who qualifies ...
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Childhood screening for type 1 diabetes ‘effective and workable’

New research has shown that the introduction childhood screening for type 1 diabetes is ‘effective’ and would help reduce ...

EXCLUSIVE: 'Don't let us down Wes Streeting - your decision on SMA will change children's lives'

Health Secretary Wes Streeting has been told by charity boss Giles Lomax - whose twins have spinal muscular atrophy (SMA) - ...