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Kidney cancer drug rejected over cost

ITN - Yesterday, 11:21 am

A drug to treat advanced kidney cancer has been rejected for use on the NHS in draft guidance, because of its cost. More »

Sugary soft drinks linked to pancreatic cancer: study
AFP - Yesterday, 03:33 am
WASHINGTON (AFP) - People who drink at least two sugary sodas a week have an increased risk of developing cancer of the pancreas, and researchers suspect the culprit is sugar, a new study shows. More »
Watchdog says Novartis, Bristol cancer drugs too costly
Reuters - Yesterday, 12:17 am
LONDON (Reuters) - Britain's cost-effectiveness watchdog recommended against two expensive cancer drugs from Novartis AG and one from Bristol-Myers Squibb Co being used within the state-run health service. More »
UK says Novartis, Bristol cancer drugs too costly
Reuters - Yesterday, 12:06 am
LONDON (Reuters) - Britain's cost-effectiveness watchdog recommended against two expensive cancer drugs from Novartis AG and one from Bristol-Myers Squibb Co being used within the state-run health service. More »
Brown puts cancer care at heart of health reform
Reuters - Monday, February 8 03:35 pm
LONDON (Reuters) - Prime Minister Gordon Brown set out plans on Monday to overhaul the health service, promising prompt access to cancer specialists and more one-to-one nursing if Labour wins this year's election. More »
Sugary Pop 'Doubles Pancreatic Cancer Risk'
SkyNews - Monday, February 8 09:40 am
Enjoying a sugary soft drink just twice a week could almost double the risk of pancreatic cancer, according to a new study. More »
Brown sets out plans for health service reform
Reuters - Monday, February 8 09:33 am
LONDON (Reuters) - Prime Minister Gordon Brown, facing an election within months, set out plans Monday to overhaul the health service, promising prompt access to cancer specialists and more one-to-one nursing. More »
Gordon Brown to unveil new health plans
ITN - Monday, February 8 09:05 am
Gordon Brown unveils his "personalised" revolution in health and social care. More »
Cancer Patients To Be Offered Free Home Care
SkyNews - Sunday, February 7 12:18 pm
All cancer patients are to be offered free one-to-one care in their homes from a personal nurse under Labour plans. More »