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NHS launches world’s largest trial of cancer blood test
The NHS has launched the world’s largest trial of a new blood test that can detect more …
Liver cancer survey for patients, carers and loved ones
Primary liver cancer is cancer that starts in the liver, rather than cancer that started somewhere else …
What is your Social Legacy?
Andrew Dodson is CEO and Founder of The Wealth for Life Partnership. For Remember a Charity Week …
New study to test third COVID-19 vaccine for people with weakened immune systems.
A new clinical trial to determine whether a third dose of vaccine will improve the immune response …
New research reveals how liver disease patient care is a postcode lottery
New research published today in a peer review journal shows only 26% of areas in the UK …
British Liver Trust urges cocaine users to get tested for hepatitis C
On World Hepatitis Day (28th July 2021) the British Liver Trust is warning that thousands of people …
New drug approved for patients with rare form of bile duct cancer.
The National Institute for Health and Care Excellence (NICE) has recommended a life-extending medicine, pemigatinib, for patients …
New drug approved for patients in Scotland with primary liver cancer
The Scottish Medicines Consortium (SMC) has recommended the use of a new medicine, atezolizumab (Tecentriq), for patients …
Open letter from cancer charities to the public
The British Liver Trust has joined forces with over 40 UK cancer charities in an open letter …
Alcohol-related liver deaths increased by 21% during year of the pandemic
Increased alcohol consumption during the pandemic, particularly amongst heavy drinkers, is likely driving an unprecedented acceleration in …