Category: Cancer Services
Early prehabilitation reduces time in hospital for lung cancer patients
An innovative project - The Early Prehabilitation in Lung Cancer project (EPIC project) - led by NHS Lothian has found that simple measures put in place as soon a lung cancer is suspected in a patient has benefits including a significantly reduced time spent in hospital.
May 16, 2025
Breast Cancer Awareness month
As part of Breast Cancer Awareness Month this October, we spoke with Carrie Murdoch, Health Promotion Specialist for SE Scotland Breast Screening, to learn more about the vital role of breast screening and what to expect during a screening appointment.
October 4, 2024
Upgraded oncology services at Edinburgh Cancer Centre now delivering care
Two units which provide vital care and treatment to some of the most unwell patients in Scotland have been transformed by NHS Lothian as part of a multi-million pound investment.
April 19, 2024
NHS Lothian’s Cancer Navigation Hub celebrates one year
The Cancer Navigation Hub, based in Edinburgh Cancer Centre at the Western General Hospital, recently celebrated one year of the service launching.
October 24, 2023
Edinburgh Cancer Centre investigates COVID-19 immunity in cancer patients
Researchers from NHS Lothian and the University of Edinburgh have conducted a clinical study to investigate the extent to which cancer treatment affects COVID-19 immunity.
February 7, 2023
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NHS Lothian helps pioneer new treatment for kidney cancer patients in UK
A kidney cancer drug has been accepted for use within NHS Scotland and across the UK thanks to an international study, with NHS Lothian and Edinburgh University leading the UK part of the trial.
December 21, 2022
Edinburgh Cancer Centre Nurse Nominated for Excellence
Congratulations to Senior Research Nurse Vivienne Wilson, who has been nominated for an RCN Nursing Award.
June 21, 2022
NHS Lothian patients speak of their experience with skin cancer on awareness month
Two patients have spoken out on Skin Cancer Awareness Month about the difference NHS Lothian’s treatment has made to their lives.
May 1, 2022
NHS Lothian pioneers new treatment for patients with cervical cancer
New equipment is helping NHS Lothian to provide “first class treatment” to cervical cancer patients in the South East of Scotland.
March 8, 2022
New Haematology Centre Opens
A £13 million investment has transformed services for blood cancer patients across South East Scotland at the newly opened Edinburgh Haematology Centre.
December 2, 2021
New prostate cancer treatment available in Scotland
The Edinburgh Cancer Centre (ECC) is the first in Scotland to offer High-dose-rate brachytherapy (HDR-BT) for treatment of prostate cancer.
September 30, 2021
