Episode 44: Breaking cancer news - February 2026

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In February's cancer news round-up, Steve Bland and Femi Odewale talk oesophageal cancer month, they explore a new pilot to use complex HIPEC surgery to treat ovarian cancer and discover how AI might help detect more early stage breast cancer.

Plus Steve and Femi look at a new plan from NHS England to change bowel cancer screening to help detect more cancers earlier and potentially save lives across England.

And it's Femi's birthday!

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