“Switching off” ovaries reduces breast cancer recurrence risk
"Switching off" the ovaries reduces the risk of breast cancer recurrence by one-fifth in younger women. A new study by the Early Breast Cancer Trialists'...
Cancer
Exploring innovative cancer research and treatments, highlighting the latest developments in cancer therapy and research. It encompasses diverse topics including new support centres, upskilling doctors for cervical cancer screening, breakthroughs in metastatic breast cancer, and pioneering studies on deadly cancers. Additionally, it delves into the broader impact of cancer treatments on patient wellness, like cognitive impairments in survivors and menopause onset, while also exploring alternative therapies and novel technologies for early diagnosis and treatment, such as robotics and medicines derived from unique sources. This holistic approach underscores the multifaceted nature of cancer care and research.
Groundbreaking bowel cancer trial follow-up shows zero relapses
Patients with a specific type of bowel cancer who were treated with a short course of immunotherapy before surgery instead of post-op chemotherapy have remained...
Blood Cancer UK welcomes faster clinical trials
Blood Cancer UK welcomes new Government figures showing clinical trial set-up times have fallen from 169 to 122 days thanks to major research investment. But...
More funding announced for vital leukaemia research
Cure Leukaemia is proud to announce its official funding and support for the TP53 Initiative, a groundbreaking clinical collaboration, registry database and biobanking initiative designed...
New protocol to stage pancreatic cancer
Pancreatic cancer: basis established for specific treatment strategies in cases of limited metastasis. Until now, the following has been true for metastatic pancreatic cancer: Once...
Vegetarian diet lowers risk of five cancers
Largest study of vegetarian diets and cancer shows lower risk of five cancers. The largest ever study of non-meat diets and cancer risk has found...
Plastic surgeons call for ban on breast fillers
Britain's leading plastic surgeons are calling for an immediate ban on synthetic dermal fillers being injected into breasts, warning the procedure carries "unacceptable" risks including...
AI can help diagnose deadly brain tumours
An international research team, with significant involvement from the Medical University of Vienna, has developed a new AI-based analysis method that can accurately classify brain...
Colorectal cancer rate rising amongst the young
Following the announcement of actor James Van Der Beek, best known for his role in Dawson's Creek, has passed away following his recent diagnosis of...
Cancer patients to get personal care plan
Every cancer patient will be given individual support, designed just for them, under the government's National Cancer Plan. For the first time, every patient will...
