Intolerable variations in lung cancer care
Variations in lung cancer care ‘cannot be tolerated’ and many people face ‘unwarranted’ delays in treatment, says a new report published this week by the...
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.
Teenagers inherit smoking
Teenagers whose mothers smoke during pregnancy, or whose parents or friends smoke, are more likely to smoke themselves. The findings come from a new study...
Mouth cancer on the rise
The UK’s first State of Mouth Cancer Report highlights the sharp rise in the number of mouth cancer cases and finds most Brits are unaware...
Palbociclib targets advanced breast cancer
Combining a targeted drug, palbociclib with hormone therapy substantially extends survival for women with advanced breast cancer, according to a major new study published in...
Why not check your breasts?
Got a few minutes? Why not check your breasts? If a few minutes every month could give you a few more years in the future,...
Time to act on secondary breast cancer
It's time to act on secondary breast cancer which is the stage when breast cancer spreads to other parts of the body and sadly becomes...
Surgery for birthmarks
Many children are born with birthmarks on the skin, around 1-2%, called congenital melanocytic naevii which range from being very small, that do not cause...
Global audit of colorectal operations
The European Society of Coloproctology (ESCP) has undertaken a major international audit of colorectal operations to understand which are most widely used techniques across the...
Making men look good and feel better too
Having successfully supported women for more than 24 years, national charity, Look Good Feel Better has developed a new programme to help men manage some...
Supporting men with cancer
Having successfully helped women for more than 24 years, national charity, Look Good Feel Better has now developed a new programme to support men living...
