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Cancer & palliative care

Discover pharmacy's role in cancer and pallative care.

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Will this plan transform care?

England’s new National Cancer Plan is full of promises, providing a sense of hope for some and a hint of caution for others.

10 Apr 2026

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Stepping into action

Another month brings another opportunity to raise awareness for a host of health campaigns in the pharmacy.

12 Feb 2026

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This concerns us all

The Royal College of Physicians has recently called the standard of UK’s end-of-life care into question.

07 Oct 2025

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NICE approves new immunotherapy combination for endometrial cancer

NICE delivered an important new update for those with endometrial cancer.

06 Aug 2025

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Super-jab to the rescue

The NHS recently announced the introduction of a cancer ‘super-jab’ capable of treating 15 different types of cancer, but what is it exactly, and how does it work?

07 Jul 2025

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February's focus

February may be a short month, but there is still plenty of time to make a difference in its 28 days. We explore two important health campaigns.

10 Jan 2025

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Exmouth pharmacist seeks help with cancer care research project

Exmouth pharmacist Jackie Lewis is asking pharmacists across the UK what their experiences are with providing care and advice to patients with or at risk of cancer.

01 Oct 2024

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Removing VAT from sunscreens could cut cancer costs and save lives

Charity calls for VAT to be removed from sunscreen products to prevent rising deaths from melanoma.

29 Aug 2024

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MHRA approves ‘first in class’ breast cancer treatment

A new drug has become available for breast cancer treatment in the UK.

18 Jul 2024

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Non-melanoma skin cancer deaths rise

Deaths from non-melanoma skin cancer could soon overtake malignant melanoma mortality in England and Scotland.

06 Jun 2024

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Suspected cancer referral scheme rolled out across UK pharmacies

Alliance Healthcare is making the Not Normal for You programme available to pharmacies nationwide following successful Alphega launch.

04 Apr 2024

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Breaking records in cancer checks

An increase in cancer checks recorded encourage NHS ambitions.

15 Jan 2024

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Cancer: supporting people with early diagnosis: part three

Supporting access to screening

14 Jun 2023

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