Blog articles
BRCA testing for people with Jewish ancestry
NHS England has launched a testing service for people with Jewish ancestry to see if they carry a potentially harmful BRCA variant
NICE recommendations broaden patient access to cancer drug olaparib
The use of the targeted therapy has been expanded to include certain types of breast, prostate, ovarian, fallopian tube and primary peritoneal cancers
The role of genes in susceptibility to skin cancer
The UK is no sun-drenched paradise, but skin cancer is common among the population. As summer ends, we consider new research that may offer an explanation as to why
Liquid biopsy: A closer look
We take a deep dive into the genomic test that researchers hope will improve treatment for cancer patients
Test trialled to improve treatment for bowel cancer patients
Post-operative cancer patients may avoid side effects from unnecessary chemotherapy thanks to a genomic test
Cancer vaccines: Three things you need to know
We shine a spotlight on RNA-based immunotherapies, which are fast becoming a major healthcare focus in the UK
News articles
GeNotes Oncology: 30+ new articles added
The NHS England National Genomics Education Programme has expanded its oncology GeNotes collection with the addition of 34 new articles, covering a broad range of patient presentations, genomic testing guidance and further learning.
Genomics in the NHS: A clinician’s guide to genomic testing for cancer (solid tumours)
Join our new two-week online course for a practical guide to the genomic testing pathway for solid tumours
Events
NHS Confed Expo returns for 2025
The NHS ConfedExpo will foster networking, spread learning and encourage innovation to inspire change at all levels across the system
NHS Confed Expo returns for 2023
Join us at Manchester Central where Sue Hill will be presenting a session on "A healthcare revolution: how genomics is transforming cancer care in the NHS"
Genomics and Precision Medicine Expo
Join us at Excel London and explore the latest advancements in genome sequencing and genomic testing at the Genomics and Precision Medicine Expo.
LinkAGE Webinar 5: Targeting chemotherapy in paediatric oncology
Welcome to the fifth of our series of expert webinars. In this webinar Dr Sam Behjati will discuss how genomics can be used to target chemotherapies