Cancer – a story that concerns every one of us
One in every two people is going to get cancer in the UK so it’s a story that concerns every one of us. Journalists are...
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.
Antiperspirants do increase risk of breast cancer
Antiperspirant use is a risk factor for breast cancer, according to scientists. We recently learned that the Swiss government was considering banning the use of...
Amazing dogs changing lives for the better
Over the last 10 years, since I founded the charity Medical Detection Dogs, I have seen for myself what things these amazing dogs are able...
The trouble with men
The trouble with men is that many don’t look after themselves when it comes to their health. Yes, they’ll take their car to the garage...
Pills to pop before breakfast
Proton pump inhibitors, which suppress acid production in the stomach, are widely prescribed for heartburn. The usual advice is to take them 30 minutes before...
Keeping young
My first trusteeship was back in 1987 for what is now Age UK. The charity now includes more than 150 local Age UKs throughout England...
Swiss move to ban aluminium in antiperspirants
The Swiss are worried about the role that antiperspirants, and specifically aluminium salts in antiperspirants, may play in breast cancer, and they have taken steps...
Breakthrough for stem cell transplant patients
Stem cell transplants have been in use for decades as a cure for blood cancer and blood disorders. Approximately 2,000 people need a transplant in...
Improving outcomes for bowel cancer
Bowel cancer, also known as colorectal cancer, is a major cause of illness and death in developed countries. But patients at risk of developing bowel...
Making pancreatic cancer less deadly
Pancreatic cancer is one of the more deadly forms of cancer and only between 7-25 per cent of people will survive for five years or...
