Cancer backlog: Action Radiotherapy response
Action Radiotherapy calls for an urgent resolution to the cancer backlog caused by the Covid-19 pandemic. "A dramatic intervention from Government and the NHS is...
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.
CAR-T cell therapy
CAR-T cell therapy is a new and revolutionary weapon against cancer: T cells are isolated from the patient's blood for genetic modification and then infused...
AI-human approach to skin cancer diagnosis
Human-Artificial intelligence collaborations best for skin cancer diagnosis: Artificial intelligence (AI) improved skin cancer diagnostic accuracy when used in collaboration with human clinical checks, an...
One in three wait 6 months for sarcoma diagnosis
One in three UK patients face deadly six-month wait for accurate diagnosis of sarcoma cancer, charity Sarcoma UK warns during Sarcoma Awareness Week 29th June...
Instant bladder cancer scan could save 1000’s of lives
Thousands of lives lost to bladder cancers each year could be saved thanks to a new scanner that uses photonics to illuminate parts of the...
Prostate cancer treatment abiraterone not available
Men in England & Wales miss out on abiraterone as first-line treatment for advanced prostate cancer: The Institute of Cancer Research, London, has expressed disappointment...
Cancer’s reliance on fats could lead to new ‘drugs and diet’ treatment
Cancers are often heavily reliant on breaking down fats for their growth and spread, and could be treated by a highly innovative combination of new...
Lack of cancer diagnosis now a major crisis in UK
The need for urgent cancer diagnosis and screening is becoming more acute by each passing day according to one of the UK’s top cancer experts....
New device to detect mouth cancer
NHS England has given the green light and a £1 million grant for a team to develop a pain-free, non-invasive and instant way to detect...
BLF launch hub for people with lung conditions
The British Lung Foundation (BLF) has launched a technology for lung health hub on their website. This hub aims to empower more people with lung...
