AI breakthrough in cancer detection
AI model named Candycrunch has been designed to transform cancer detection through advanced sugar analysis.
Breaking barriers in breast cancer treatment: The shift towards personalised care
Dr Mark Verrill, Consultant Medical Oncologist at the Northern Centre for Cancer Care, discusses the importance of personalised breast cancer treatment.
Long waits for cancer care become routine across the UK
Long waits for cancer care have become normal across the UK, with nearly half of all specialist cancer centres experiencing delays most weeks, according to the Royal College of Radiologists (RCR).
New hope in the fight against epstein-barr virus (EBV)
In a study, researchers from the University of Basel and the University Hospital Basel have uncovered a promising new approach to combat the Epstein-Barr virus (EBV), a common virus that affects 90% of the adult population.
Blood test predicts breast cancer recurrence years in advance
In a significant advancement for breast cancer treatment, a new blood test has shown the ability to predict the recurrence of breast cancer up to three years before tumours become detectable through conventional scans.
Altering cancer treatment dosing could significantly reduce its climate impact
The University of Michigan Health Rogel Cancer Center has revealed that changing the dosing schedule for common cancer therapy could greatly reduce greenhouse gas emissions without compromising the patient's outcomes.
Can obesity cause cancer? Examining the connection between obesity and cancer
63.8% of the UK population are currently overweight or obese. Obesity is a major cause of ill health. Being moderately obese takes around 3 years off your life, whereas severe obesity shortens it by at least 10 years.
New target to combat chemotherapy resistance in deadly brain cancer
For patients battling glioblastoma, a highly aggressive and deadly form of brain cancer, resistance to chemotherapy remains a significant obstacle.
Oxford Study finds blood proteins could predict cancer risk years in advance
Researchers from Oxford Population Health's Cancer Epidemiology Unit have identified specific proteins in the blood that may predict a person's risk of developing various cancers over seven years before diagnosis.
Plant virus-based treatment effective against metastatic cancer
In a recent study, researchers at the University of California San Diego have developed an experimental treatment made from a plant virus that shows effectiveness in protecting against a broad range of metastatic cancers in mice.
Lung cancer in Southeast Asia and China: Current trends and challenges
Zisis Kozlakidis from the World Health Organization’s International Agency for Cancer and Jiaao Yu from the Shanghai Jiao Tong University discuss the burden of lung cancer in Southeast Asia and China and the priorities for therapies and interventions.
Key pathway in cancer cell growth
Researchers from Johns Hopkins Medicine have revealed a crucial molecular pathway that drives cells toward uncontrolled genome duplication.
Collaboration and Partnerships in Accelerating Cancer Drug Development
Lorna Rothery spoke to the Cancer Drug Development Forum’s Managing Director, Professor Jaap Verweij and Chairperson of the CDDF Board of Directors, Professor Ruth Plummer, about opportunities and challenges in oncology research and treatment.
Liver inflammation’s role in cancer treatment resistance
Is the a link between liver inflammation and cancer treatment outcomes? Researchers have found why certain cancers become resistant to immunotherapy.
Advocating for equity in childhood cancer care
A scarcity of suitable therapies and geographic disparities in access to care are impacting survival rates for children with cancer; Lorna Rothery spoke to the European branch of Childhood Cancer International, a pan-European organisation committed to improving outcomes for children and adolescents affected by cancer.
Microwave ablation emerges as a promising treatment for thyroid cancer
Researchers suggest that microwave ablation, a minimally invasive procedure, could offer comparable progression-free survival rates to surgery with fewer complications.
Breakthrough prostate cancer treatment shows less side affects and better outcomes
A minimally invasive treatment for prostate cancer, using a combination of MRI and transurethral ultrasound, has shown effectiveness in a recent study.
Endocrine disrupting chemicals: the role they play in breast cancer
Dr Alice Di Pasquale, Scientific Research Officer at Breast Cancer UK, explains why more must be done to increase awareness of Endocrine Disrupting Chemicals and breast cancer risk.
Scientists record a decline in cancer related deaths among rising cancer cases
New research looks at cancer cases in the UK, revealing complex factors driving progress and challenges.
Drug development could help treat one of the most challenging cancers
A new drug development could help those battling pancreatic cancer, one of the most challenging cancers to treat.
