Surgery - A to Z
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Along with chemotherapy and radiotherapy, surgery to remove tumours is one of the main treatments for cancer. In recent years, surgical techniques have advanced, and some operations are now done using keyhole surgery (laparoscopy) or robotic surgery.
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Latest Surgery news from Cancer Research UK
- Press Release: Adding chemo to radiotherapy halves risk of deadly bladder cancer returning
18 April 2012 - News story: National audit shows bowel cancer care is improving
30 November 2011 - News story: Glowing cells guide ovarian cancer surgery
19 September 2011 - Press Release: Elderly breast cancer patients less likely to get surgery
16 June 2011 - Press Release: Worrying differences in bowel cancer deaths
11 April 2011 - Press Release: Late breast cancer diagnosis in elderly leads to poor survival
16 February 2011 - News story: Less invasive surgical technique 'safe and effective' for breast cancer patients
23 September 2010 - News story: NICE updates skin cancer guidance
2 June 2010 - News story: Early trials begin for new breast-growing technique
16 November 2009 - Press Release: Sound waves treat prostate cancer with fewer side effects
1 July 2009
- News story: Nanoparticle imaging technique 'could improve brain surgery'
15 April 2012 - Press Release: More lung cancer patients would survive for longer if surgery rates increased
14 November 2011 - News story: Royal College of Surgeons report calls for greater investment in surgical research
16 June 2011 - News story: Immediate treatment best for under 65-year old prostate-cancer patients showing symptoms
9 May 2011 - News story: Majority of women satisfied with breast cancer surgery services
23 March 2011 - Press Release: New kidney cancer surgery technique could reduce organ damage
10 November 2010 - Press Release: Trial results raise hope of more effective pancreatic cancer treatment
8 September 2010 - Press Release: Liver surgery leads to 'remarkable' boost for bowel cancer survival
2 June 2010 - Press Release: Keyhole surgery for bowel cancer on the up, but not yet available to all
5 October 2009 - Press Release: Nine in ten survive early stage bowel cancer
23 June 2009
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