Thousands affected by missed cancer target, data suggests
The NHS in England has missed its target to diagnose and treat 85% of cancer patients within …
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 …
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 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 …
Aiming higher: plotting a route out of the pandemic and towards world-leading cancer services
The Covid-19 pandemic has had a profound impact on all our lives, including those with liver disease …
British Liver Trust welcomes announcement from NICE that recommends selective internal radiation therapies for treating liver cancer
The National Institute for Health and Care Excellence (NICE) has today recommended that selective internal radiation therapy …
Hepatocellular carcinoma in Scotland: a new action plan for better care
As part of the Less Survivable Cancers Taskforce, the British Liver Trust is working with the Scottish …
Symptom awareness of deadliest cancers is as low as 4% in the UK
New data released by the Less Survivable Cancers Taskforce on World Cancer Day shows that symptoms awareness …