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A national pledge to reduce child deaths and address "unacceptable variation" in child care quality was announced by the Government today.

Draft guidance on a programme of tests used to aid decisions on chemotherapy treatment for early breast cancer has been published.

One in four (23%) of the 325,000 newly diagnosed cancer patients in the UK - an estimated 70,000 patients each year - lack support from family and friends during their treatment and recovery, according to Macmillan Cancer Support.

The UK has stood out in a global study on attitudes towards medical care and cancer survival.

The last week of 2012 saw a dramatic spike in grants given out by Macmillan Cancer Support for cancer patients struggling to cope.

Changes to the work capability assessment which aim to improve the way it assesses the effect of cancer treatment are being introduced today, meaning many people will no longer be forced to work or look for work while dealing with the effects of the disease....

Denplan has made a significant £26k donation to MacMillan Cancer Support.

A special event at the House of Lords has called for action on the disparity in cancer outcomes and patient-reported satisfaction by black and minority ethnic groups.

NHS cancer, stroke and cardiac treatment networks have cut staffing by up to a fifth in the last three years, according to the Labour Party.

Britons have been delaying going GP visits despite noticing something unusual, AXA PPP healthcare has reported.