Pancreatic cancer research
The third Thursday of November is World Pancreatic Cancer Day – so in 2020 that's 19th November. On this day people across the globe come together to raise...
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.
Prostate cancer treatment under pressure
The sheer number of men being diagnosed with prostate cancer – 47,000 men were diagnosed with the disease in 2015 in the UK - means...
Purple Alert for pancreatic cancer
Over a third of adults in the UK would not be worried if they had a few of the potential symptoms of pancreatic cancer, according...
Thermotherapy breakthrough in cancer treatment
Thermotherapy (using heat) has long been used as a treatment method for cancer, but it is difficult to treat patients without damaging healthy cells. However,...
Cancer treatments giving false hope
‘A significant number of cancer treatments may have no benefit over existing treatments or a placebo,’ remarked a senior cancer researcher recently, ‘giving some patients...
Breast cancer – the latest advances
For many people, October represents cosy jumpers, falling leaves and a plethora of pumpkins. But for Breast Cancer Now, October means only one thing: Breast...
Wear it pink
Earlier this year, hundreds of woman came together in solidarity, donning their pink wigs, to raise money for breast cancer charities in Falmouth for the...
Setting the record straight on breast cancer risk
When it comes to the risk factors for breast cancer, there are a lot of myths to cloud the facts. But with one in eight...
Make up tutorials from Look Good Feel Better
Look Good Feel Better (LGFB) is the only international cancer support charity that helps women and teenagers manage the visible side effects of cancer treatment. Watch this video make up...
How cancer recharges its batteries
Stealing from the body is how cancer recharges its batteries, according to research published in the journal, Blood. Researchers at the University of East Anglia...
