How does risedronate sodium work? Risedronate sodium attaches itself to bone cells and slows down the rate of bone change. Find out more about how bisphosphonates work How do you take risedronate ...

This study is asking people about their experiences of having radiotherapy for prostate or breast cancer. It is also asking them about their travel to hospital to find out about the impact of ...

Caroline, who lives just outside Glasgow with her husband Phil, is a devoted mother and advocate for people affected by children and young people’s cancers.

Whether you have a full or empty stomach can affect how much of a drug gets into your bloodstream. You should take the right dose, not more or less. Talk to your healthcare team before you stop taking ...

Remote consultations have become more commonplace in primary care since the COVID-19 pandemic. They present multiple challenges, as well as benefits, for health professionals and patients to navigate.

Getting diagnosed with ampullary cancer You should see a doctor if you have symptoms that could be due to ampullary cancer. They will examine you. And you normally have blood tests to check your ...

Incidence and survival of neuroendocrine neoplasia in England 1995-2018: A retrospective, population-based study B White and others Lancet Regional Health Europe, 2022. Volume 23, Pages 1 - 11 ...

Grading This is about cell division and growth rate. To describe this, you might hear the terms mitotic rate or Ki67 score or percentage (%). The higher the mitotic rate or Ki67%, the faster the ...

Your cervical screening appointment You can choose whether to go for cervical screening. Some people are worried about having the test. Finding out what will happen at your appointment can help. You ...

Our guide for health professionals on reducing inequalities in cancer screening may support your practice with tips and resources. Reducing inequalities in cancer screening Keeping reading to ...

This trial is looking at different ways to improve treatment for Ewing’s sarcoma. It’s mainly looking at changes to chemotherapy and radiotherapy. Ewing’s sarcoma is a type of bone cancer. It can also ...

We want you to know when and where to find help. It is often difficult to take information in when you are first diagnosed. But, when you are ready, the information is here, and you can return to it ...