Testing cancer drugs on mini tumours
Testing cancer drugs on miniature replicas of a patient’s tumour could help doctors tell in advance which treatments will work, a major new study reports....
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.
Age of stem cell donor influences survival
A new study suggests that after genetic matching, the age of a stem cell donor is the most important characteristic influencing patient survival following a...
Aseem Malhotra: No surprise that processed foods boost cancer
As a health campaigner, it comes as no surprise to me that a major new study published in the BMJ showing that ultra processed foods...
My incurable lung cancer by PHE director
I'm happy to be open about the fact that I have incurable lung cancer and I'm also the medical director of Public Health England. I...
Skin cancer changes are missed
Nearly a quarter of Brits have never checked their skin for life-threatening changes, despite a surge in skin cancer deaths over the last decade, new...
Who’s the man?
The iconic Prostate Cancer UK man is worn by thousands of people to show they’re united in wanting to stop prostate cancer being a killer.
March for Men
Now in its second year, the March for Men series organised by Prostate Cancer UK has grown bigger with a further four organised walks in...
How Vitamin D works
We talk a lot about how important vitamin D is for our overall health, but how does vitamin D work? Check out this fun cartoon...
Brexit could disrupt medical supplies
Patients could find that supplies of their medicines will be disrupted when the UK leaves the EU, according to the Brexit Health Alliance in a...
Body shame cutting smear tests
Around 5 million UK women are invited to cervical screening each year, yet one in four do not attend to have smear tests. Regular cervical...
