A Faster Way to Give Cancer Medicine

May 4, 2026, 12:20
UKHealth

Introduction

The NHS has a new way to give a cancer drug. Now, doctors can use a quick injection.

Main Body

Before, this medicine took a long time. Patients waited for more than one hour. Now, the injection takes only two minutes. This saves a lot of time for doctors and patients. This medicine helps the body fight 14 types of cancer. It helps the body find and kill bad cells. Some people may feel sick or have other problems after the medicine. Patients in England and Wales can get this new injection. But patients in Northern Ireland cannot get it yet. Some people think this is because there is not enough money there.

Conclusion

The NHS is changing how it gives this medicine. It is faster and easier for thousands of patients.

Learning

⚑ The 'Time' Shift

Look at how the story changes from Old to New. This is the best way to learn how to describe changes in English.

The Old Way (Long)

  • "took a long time"
  • "waited for more than one hour"

The New Way (Fast)

  • "quick injection"
  • "takes only two minutes"
  • "faster and easier"

πŸ› οΈ Word Tool: 'Can' and 'Cannot'

We use can for things that are possible and cannot for things that are not possible.

  • England/Wales β†’ can get the drug.
  • Northern Ireland β†’ cannot get the drug.

Quick Tip: can β†’ βœ… cannot β†’ ❌

Vocabulary Learning

medicine (n.)
a drug used to treat illness
Example:The doctor prescribed a new medicine for her cough.
doctor (n.)
a person who treats patients
Example:The doctor examined the patient carefully.
injection (n.)
a shot of medicine given by a needle
Example:She received an injection before the surgery.
cancer (n.)
a disease where cells grow uncontrollably
Example:They are researching new ways to treat cancer.
body (n.)
the physical structure of a person
Example:The body needs rest after exercise.
fight (v.)
to battle or struggle against something
Example:The immune system fights infections.
cells (n.)
small parts that make up the body
Example:Red cells carry oxygen in the blood.
sick (adj.)
not healthy
Example:He felt sick after eating too much.
money (n.)
currency used to buy things
Example:She needs more money to buy a new phone.
thousands (n.)
a large number, many
Example:Thousands of people attended the concert.
time (n.)
the period during which something happens
Example:We have a lot of time to finish the project.
hour (n.)
a unit of time equal to 60 minutes
Example:It will take an hour to drive to the city.
minute (n.)
a unit of time equal to 60 seconds
Example:Wait for two minutes before you leave.
quick (adj.)
done fast
Example:She gave a quick answer to the question.
new (adj.)
recently made or discovered
Example:He bought a new car last week.
easy (adj.)
not difficult
Example:The test was easy for most students.
patients (n.)
people receiving medical care
Example:The hospital has many patients waiting.
England (n.)
a country in the United Kingdom
Example:England has a rich history.
Wales (n.)
a country in the United Kingdom
Example:Wales is known for its mountains.
Ireland (n.)
a country in the United Kingdom
Example:Ireland is famous for its green scenery.