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New research uses genomics to identify squamous cancer cells
Researchers at the National Institutes of Health (NIH) have used genomics to set apart squamous cancer cells (SCC’s) from other cancers. This could improve treatments for head and neck cancers.
New research uncovers how cancer stem cells drive triple-negative breast cancer
Researchers have identified a new stem cell pathway that allows triple-negative breast cancer to thrive, with their findings potentially pointing the way towards more effective treatments
Zika virus could help combat brain cancer
New research has found that the Zika virus could be an alternative for treatment of glioblastoma, the most common and aggressive kind of brain cancer in adults
The global burden of cancer in young adults
Dr Miranda Fidler from the International Agency for Research on Cancer highlights the burden of cancer and the need for prevention, diagnosis, and care
Cancer is a major cause of morbidity and mortality across all age groups in both developed and transitioning countries. Although substantial research on cancer in children...
Now is the time to finally prioritise lung cancer
CEO of Roy Castle Lung Cancer Foundation, Paula Chadwick, explains why it is now the time to finally prioritise lung health
The events of Tuesday 21st November 2017 have the potential to change the lives of thousands of people in England. It was the day NHS England finally prioritised early...
The challenge of sustainability in cancer care
All.Can shares their profound insights into the challenges concerning the need to improve the efficiency of cancer care, focusing on better outcomes for patients
Healthcare budgets are under increasing pressure. We face an urgent question about how we can sustain high-quality healthcare. All.Can is an international multi-stakeholder initiative set up...
Early stage diagnosis – spotting early stage cancer events
Cecilia Van Cauwenberghe, Vandana Iyer and Bhargav Rajan from Frost & Sullivan examine of how nanotechnology helps spot early stage cancer
Tumour-host interactions, paediatric sarcomas, and cancer progression
Ivan Stamenkovic, professor of experimental pathology at the University of Lausanne underlines research taking place around cancer progression
Cancer progression, meaning the evolution of localised tumour growth to an invasion of adjacent tissue and dissemination to distant organs is a complex process that is intimately related to interactions between tumour...
Institute of Pathology – the treatment of paediatric cancer
Experts from the University of Lausanne explore progress being made in the treatment of paediatric cancer in this fascinating ebook
NHS approves new ‘life extending’ lung cancer drug
After extended campaigns from charities and prominent figures, a lung cancer drug said to extend the life of sufferers has been made available on the NHS
The nivolumab lung cancer drug is already available in Scotland for those with advanced lung cancer who are already undergoing chemotherapy.
The immunotherapy treatment stimulates...
Understanding cancer through molecular cell biology
Progress in Targeted Therapy and Immunotherapy of Cancer Requires Rethinking of European Reimbursement Practices for Mutation Testing
Focusing on paediatric cancers
Epigenetic changes play a critical role in the development of paediatric cancers. Ivan Stamenkovic, Professor of Pathology, explains
Pancreatic cancer: A three-pronged attack
Science Information Officer Dr Catherine Pickworth outlines the work being carried out by Cancer Research UK to fight against pancreatic cancer
Childhood cancer trends: how to interpret new findings
Dr Eva Steliarova, Scientist at IARC’s Section of Cancer Surveillance explains how research results can be used to reduce the burden of cancer in children
Image-guided surgery as an emerging treatment for lung cancer
Sumith A Kularatne, Vice President of Research & Development at On Target Laboratories discusses the scope of image-guided surgery in treating lung cancer
Cancer immunotherapy: Are we ready to take the next big step?
Sumith A Kularatne of On Target Laboratories, LLC highlights cancer immunotherapy as the treatment of the year to target cancer cells
Identifying pancreatic cysts that might turn into cancer
There are many challenges associated with identifying potentially cancerous pancreatic cysts. Here, Dr. Annabelle L. Fonseca et al explain
Antimicrobial resistance will be a bigger threat than cancer by 2050
Scientists have warned that antimicrobial resistance could overtake cancer when it comes to the number of deaths per year
Using Positron Emission Mammography to detect breast cancer
Dr Alla Reznik, Canada Research Chair in Physics of Medical Imaging, explains how Positron Emission Mammography is effective when detecting breast cancer
Jammed inert particles and their role in understanding cancer
Professor Roberto Cerbino of the University of Milan discusses how cell tissues may be ruled by the same laws of jammed inert particles
