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Exciting new technology launched by NHS Somerset, Wiltshire, Avon and Gloucestershire (SWAG) Cancer Alliance and Inspirata, using ‘AI system’ to match cancer patients to trials earlier.
Bristol AI system matches cancer patients to trials earlier
Read MoreWorld Cancer Day Friday 4 February 2022
World Cancer Day 4th February 2022
Read MoreNHS Urges People in South West to Come Forward for Life Saving Cancer Checks
People in the South West of England with potential cancer symptoms are being encouraged to come forward for lifesaving checks as part of an NHS campaign. NHS England chief executive, Amanda Pritchard, launched the campaign to highlight symptoms of abdominal and urological cancers this week, saying that the NHS is open and ready to treat…
Read MoreCancer Quality of Life Survey – Roll out to other cancers
By Beth Kingshott | July 28, 2021 Background Quality of life means different things to different people, but it matters to everyone. More people are surviving cancer than ever before- but living with cancer, and the effects of its treatment, can have a negative impact on peoples physical, emotion and social wellbeing. Public health England (PHE) ,…
Read MoreNHS Rolls Out Capsule Cameras to Test for Cancer in South West
Miniature cameras which patients can swallow to get checked for cancer are being trialled across the South West NHS. The imaging technology, in a capsule no bigger than a pill, can provide a diagnosis within hours. Known as a colon capsule endoscopy, the cameras are the latest NHS innovation to help patients access cancer checks…
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