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Taking blood during surgery could help scientists decide how likely lung cancer is to return after surgery, and Dame Sally Davies tackles childhood obesity in her final report as chief medical officer.

Our new stats show a staggering variation in treatment plans for women diagnosed with womb cancer across England.

New lung cancer research shows that detecting potential tumour cells leaving the vein in the lung at surgery may predict the diseases return.

In the news this week: record numbers of people beating breast cancer and long-term benefits of melanoma immunotherapy revealed.

With the Government redesigning the immigration system, we spoke to Dr Susanne Gatz about the importance of travelling across Europe for her work.

In the news this week: a new breed of cancer drug is approved in Europe and minimum pricing of alcohol in Scotland is cutting drinking rates.

A peculiar type of tumour, in an even more peculiar type of animal, could hold some clues to help scientists overcome immunotherapy resistance in humans.

Through our new research strategy, we’re determined to improve survival and reduce long-term side effects for children and young people with cancer.

Our latest Science Surgery instalment answers the question, ‘Does cancer affect the future development of children?’