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School of Medicine develops robotic treatment offering new hope for liver cancer patients
A 92-year-old woman from North Yorkshire has become the first UK patient to receive a pioneering robotic-assisted treatment for a liver tumour which previously had no viable options.
Brain tumour survivor Dominic Matteo praises ‘life-saving’ care in Leeds
Leeds United football legend Dominic Matteo has paid tribute to the ‘life-saving’ team of clinical researchers treating him for brain cancer.
Major study to track impacts of childhood blood disorders
The lifelong effects of rare blood disorder diagnoses in childhood are being analysed in a first-of-its-kind study led by the University of Leeds.
Leeds Cancer Research Centre launches new initiative for brain tumour patients
Access to Clinical Trials for Brain Tumours (ACT-BT), will mean more patients with a brain tumour diagnosis will have the chance to take part in clinical trials and access potential new treatments.
UK economy losing billions to cancer
Cancer is costly for patients and the NHS – but it also has a significant impact on the UK economy, according to research led by the University of Leeds.