The latest news and breakthrough developments from the field of cancer research. We bring you the latest updates from organisations looking into diagnosing and treating all types of cancers using the latest scientific advancements and what is being done to improve patient care.
According to a new World Health Organization analysis, addressing smoking, infections, alcohol, and air pollution could prevent up to 40% of cancer cases worldwide.
A new AI-powered tool can predict the risk of another heart attack in patients with cancer, helping doctors tailor care and improve outcomes, according to HDR UK and The Lancet.
The UK government has announced that every cancer patient will receive a Personalised Cancer Plan to improve outcomes and quality of life, as part of wider reforms to cancer care.
The government's 10-year cancer plan targets 75% of patients surviving or living well five years post-diagnosis, focusing on faster diagnosis and treatment.
The NHS will provide a life-extending prostate cancer drug to thousands of men in England, expanding access to a treatment clinically proven to improve survival rates.
Through world-class research, we can better understand and tackle the impacts of cancer inequalities to ensure we are beating cancer for everyone. Experts from Cancer Research UK explain.
Gastric cancer is the fifth most common cancer, yet research and prevention efforts remain limited. Lorna Rothery spoke with Dr Jin Young Park, the leader of the Gastric Cancer Prevention Team at the International Agency for Research on Cancer, about the necessary steps for improvement.
Prebo Barango, Co-chair of the UN Joint Action Group for the Cervical Cancer Elimination Initiative at the World Health Organization (WHO), and Nicholas Banatvala, Head of the Secretariat for the UN Interagency Task Force on the Prevention and Control of Noncommunicable Diseases, discuss the challenges and progress in the efforts to eliminate cervical cancer.
