New generation anti-cancer drug
New generation anti-cancer drug shows promise for children with brain tumours. A genetic map of an aggressive childhood brain tumour called medulloblastoma has helped researchers...
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.
Lung cancer immunotherapy treatment
Potential marker for success of immunotherapy in the treatment of lung cancer: Lung cancer has the highest mortality rate of all cancers, and treatment options...
Improving immune response to cancer
Researchers discover way to improve immune response: Melbourne researchers have identified a way to improve the immune response in the face of severe viral infections....
Why cancer cells become immune to chemotherapy
New research by scientists at the University of Bradford, the University of Sheffield and Oxford University established a link between cancer cells which are deprived...
An introduction to Sarcoma UK
Sarcomas are uncommon cancers that can affect any part of the body, on the inside or outside, including the muscle, bone, tendons, blood vessels and...
Young women with breast cancer lecture
Young women with breast cancer and Leah Lederman Lecture: This webinar aims to teach healthcare professionals, both at a primary and specialist level a multidisciplinary...
Cervical screening results leading to shame
Cervical screening results leading to shame: Charity worried low HPV awareness is increasing stigma in cervical screening. Cervical Screening Awareness Week runs from 14th – 20th...
Are mole rats the key to curing cancer and dementia?
Could naked mole rats hold the key to curing cancer and dementia? Researchers say rodent has unique DNA repair mechanism. Scientists say naked mole rats...
New insights from the TARGIT A trial 2021
Single-dose radiotherapy for breast cancer confirmed to be suitable for most patients: New insights from the TARGIT-A trial Full paper can be accessed at https://doi.org/10.1038/s41416-021-01......
Single-dose radiotherapy for breast cancer
Single-dose radiotherapy for breast cancer confirmed to be suitable for most patients: Results from further analysis of the large international TARGIT-A trial led from University College...
