Day Headlines in Health News: 2026-02-03
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Three quarters will survive cancer by 2035, government promises (BBC Health 2026-02-03 23:21:59)
There are plans for earlier diagnosis and faster treatment in England but experts worry about lack of staff. -
Seven million cancers a year are preventable, says report (BBC Health 2026-02-03 16:00:13)
Scientists say there is a powerful opportunity to save lives because nearly 40% of cancers are preventable. -
'You look like a man': How Shell Rowe discovered she had cancer (BBC Health 2026-02-03 13:38:14)
The TikToker tells You, Me and the Big C podcast about her cancer journey. -
Inside Health (BBC Health 2026-02-03 10:00:00)
How is EBV triggering autoimmune disease? -
Mental health chat encouraged at coffee mornings (BBC Health 2026-02-03 06:48:39)
Three coffee mornings are being held in Wolverhampton as part of a national mental health event. -
Hospital to be UK's largest robotic surgery centre (BBC Health 2026-02-03 06:42:38)
The Denise Coates Foundation has donated £12m towards robotic surgery capabilities at the hospital. -
Like a screwdriver in my face - Life with 'the world's most painful known medical condition' (BBC Health 2026-02-03 06:09:52)
It is a rare condition where something as simple as a gust of wind can cause excruciating pain. -
Families with children battling cancer to have travel costs covered (BBC Health 2026-02-03 01:35:52)
The government sets aside £10 million a year to help families and young people under 24 access cancer treatment. -
Families of children with cancer to have travel costs covered (BBC Health 2026-02-03 01:35:52)
The government sets aside £10 million a year to help families and young people under 24 access cancer treatment. -
UK launches plan to tackle 'forever chemicals' amid growing concerns (BBC Health 2026-02-03 00:06:49)
Increasing testing for PFAS is part of the UK's first ever national plan for tackling the substances.