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$66 million NHMRC investment in early detection of anal cancer

NHMRC invests $66 million to improve early detection and treatment of anal cancer in Australia.

Blood test detects ovarian cancer with high accuracy

Researchers have developed a highly accurate blood test for ovarian cancer, capable of detecting the disease earlier than current methods.

What’s next for AI in cancer care?

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.

AI lung cancer diagnostic pathway redesign in North East London

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.

University of Warwick develops quantum diamond sensor for cancer detection

Researchers at the University of Warwick have created a quantum diamond sensor, a diamond-based magnetometer capable of accurately detecting cancer cells.

AI could spot early laryngeal cancer just from your voice

Researchers have shown that AI can detect early laryngeal cancer and related lesions from voice recordings, offering a simple, non-invasive screening option.

Breakthrough blood test could transform multiple myeloma diagnosis

Dana-Farber Cancer Institute has created a blood test that could offer a less invasive way to detect and monitor multiple myeloma.

New drug may boost chemotherapy in resistant cancers

A tablet developed at King's College London could make chemotherapy more effective by blocking a tumour's key defence protein, early studies show.

AI driven analysis of PD-L1 lung cancer in Southampton

University Hospital Southampton is implementing Aiforia’s PD-L1 lung cancer AI solution to assess PD-L1 staining in lung cancer specimens. Dr Vipul Foria and Dr Victoria Elliot describe their journey so far.

Mitochondrial transfer enhances immune cell function in lung cancer treatment

Researchers have developed a lung cancer treatment that delivers healthy mitochondria to tumours, boosting T cell activity and improving the effectiveness of cisplatin chemotherapy with reduced toxicity.

Three in five liver cancer cases are preventable, says global report

The Lancet Commission finds that over three in five liver cancer cases are due to modifiable risks like hepatitis, alcohol, and obesity, highlighting urgent prevention needs.

New immunotherapy clinical trial for incurable glioblastoma begins at UCL

UCL and UCLH launch the Win‑Glio trial led by Dr Paul Mulholland, offering ipilimumab immunotherapy to newly diagnosed glioblastoma patients ahead of standard treatment.

NHS Cancer Programme awards £14.4M to boost early detection and diagnosis innovations

The NHS Cancer Programme has awarded £14.4 million through SBRI Healthcare to support 16 pioneering projects aimed at improving early cancer detection and diagnosis across the UK.

NHS pilots “sponge-on-a-string” cancer test in high-street pharmacies

NHS trials a 10-minute “sponge-on-a-string” cancer test in high-street pharmacies to detect early signs of Barrett’s oesophagus.

Scientists create a test to predict chemotherapy resistance in patients

Scientists have developed a test which successfully predicts whether cancer will resist common forms of chemotherapy treatment.

Psychedelic therapy with psilocybin relieves depression in cancer patients

New results from a clinical trial reveal that a single dose of psilocybin can provide sustained reductions in depression and anxiety in individuals with cancer suffering from major depressive disorder.

Exercise improves colon cancer survival, world-first trial reveals

A major international study has shown that a structured exercise regime can significantly reduce the risk of colon cancer.

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