OUH welcomes research on preserving boys’ fertility
Dr Sheila Lane, Paediatric Oncology Consultant at the Oxford Children’s Hospital welcomed today’s news, originally published in the journal Science, about the successful use of...
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.
NHS 10 Year Plan for Pancreatic Cancer
Pancreatic Cancer Action joined a number of charities, NHS cancer programme representatives, Cally Palmer (National cancer director) and Steve Brine (MP for Cancer) to discuss...
Concerns over Breast Implants Linked to Rare Form of Cancer
Textured breast implants manufactured by Allergan were withdrawn from the European market in December 2018 after a small number of women were found to have...
Precision drugs could unmask cancers to the immune system and boost the effects of immunotherapy
Precision drugs could unmask cancers to the immune system and boost the effects of immunotherapy - NHS-approved PARP inhibitor therapy found to boost the body’s...
Paul Cosford – I still hope for a cure for my cancer
I still hope for a cure for my cancer. I know it is unlikely, having had tumours identified in both lungs and my liver. No...
AI can predict survival of ovarian cancer patients
Researchers have created new machine learning software that can forecast the survival rates and response to treatments of patients with ovarian cancer. The artificial intelligence...
Brand new drug kills cancer cells from within
A brand new type of cancer drug that acts as a ‘Trojan horse’ to get inside tumour cells has shown promise in patients with six...
Wesleyan RSM trainee of the year finalist: Dr Jonathan Evans
Meet the finalist | Dr Jonathan Evans RSM Coloproctology Section Presentation title: The Nrf2 inhibitor Brusatol is a potent antitumour agent, and enhances irinotecan cytotoxicity, in an orthotopic...
Urine is liquid gold when it comes to testing
Urine is arguably the most common diagnostic tool in routine medicine, with around 65m collected for tests every year. Given its importance in pinpointing infection...
Yoga and women’s health
Yoga is an eight-part system which influences the whole person, mind and body. It is an ancient practice which incorporates different elements such as physical...
