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Nearly 200 people respond to UK NSC stakeholder survey

Posted by: Mike Harris, Posted on: 24 April 2025 - Categories: General

Many thanks to everyone who responded to the UK NSC stakeholder survey. We will analyse the results and use them to inform any changes needed to the UK NSC stakeholder engagement strategy and activities.

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Wealth of evidence highlights the benefits of bowel cancer screening

Posted by: Harriet Strachan and Dr Becky Maclean, Posted on: 11 April 2025 - Categories: Bowel Cancer Screening

April is Bowel Cancer Awareness Month and it's a good time to highlight the evidence that clearly demonstrates the effectiveness of bowel cancer screening.

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Experts agree how to manage incidental findings in lung cancer screening

Posted by: David Baldwin, Posted on: 9 April 2025 - Categories: Lung cancer screening

The NHS Lung Cancer Screening Programme has developed a new national protocol for the management of incidental findings detected by the programme.

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New NIHR evidence synthesis groups give major boost to the UK NSC

Posted by: Mike Harris, Posted on: 7 April 2025 - Categories: General

The National Institute for Health Research is investing millions of pounds to provide the UK NSC with dedicated research expertise.

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