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.
Researchers at King’s College London have developed a novel daily pill, KCL‑HO‑1i, that turns off tumour‑guarding macrophages and boosts chemotherapy effectiveness.
Scientists using TwinsUK data and ultra‑precise DNA sequencing have uncovered rare mutations in healthy tissue that could help explain how cancer develops early in life.
The NHS is trialling an AI-powered “one-day diagnostics” pathway for prostate cancer across up to 15 hospitals, aiming to slash diagnostic waiting times by weeks.
As Breast Cancer Awareness Month continues to gain attention across Europe, new initiatives are underway to strengthen early detection, empower women at risk, and improve the integration of cancer data.
A spider-inspired, magnetically controlled soft robot can navigate the digestive tract to deliver targeted therapy, offering a minimally invasive solution for GI diseases.
A €28 million programme brings together universities, charities and industry to advance precision oncology in Ireland and develop tailored cancer diagnostics and treatments.
UCL-led trial shows adding niraparib to standard therapy reduces tumour growth risk in men with advanced prostate cancer by up to 37%, with greater effect in specific genetic subgroups.
Childhood cancer cases are increasing across the European Union, with newly released data from the European Cancer Information System (ECIS) showing a clear upward trend in diagnoses.
Each September, Childhood Cancer Awareness Month brings attention to the fight against pediatric cancers. One of the promising projects currently making waves in this field is MONALISA, a Horizon Europe-funded initiative under the EU Cancer Mission.
Dr Rubina Ahmed, Director of Research, Policy and Services at Blood Cancer UK, explains the urgent need for investment, research, and early diagnosis to beat blood cancer within a generation.
If technology seeks to transform oncology practice, it must solve three big needs: data, training and trust. Annemiek Snoeckx, Co-Chair of the Digital Health Network at the European Cancer Organisation, explains.
Surabhi Srivastava, Commercial Head UK and EU at Qure.ai, discusses how integrating artificial intelligence can reduce chest X-ray reporting times and accelerate early lung cancer diagnosis.
Researchers at the University of Warwick have created a quantum diamond sensor, a diamond-based magnetometer capable of accurately detecting cancer cells.
