Medical cannabis & the future of cancer treatments
Dr Stephen Barnhill MD, CEO of Apollon Formularies Plc, examines medical cannabis and the future of cancer treatments across the UK and the European healthcare sectors.
Drug with the ability to reprogramme aggressive brain tumours
Study shows L-methylfolate, when administered alongside standard therapy for glioblastomas, changed the DNA process within a patients tumour
Ultrasounds to detect prostate cancer are highly successful
An ultrasound can diagnose most prostate cancer cases in men with great accuracy – only missing 3.4% of severe cases.
Optimising AI tools for mammography clinical practice
Lester Litchfield, Data & Science Manager, Volpara Health, explores how to build confidence in the use of AI for mammography clinical practice
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Examining intersectionality to find disparities in cancer care
Analysis of 28 studies has found that the intersection of sexual minority status with ethnicity is associated with lower cancer screenings.
Lower cancer risk in diets with lower meat intake
Researchers analysing dietary habits find that those who consume meat five times or less weekly have a lower cancer risk.
New potential therapy for aggressive bladder cancer
Led by Yale Cancer Center, new research shows that enfortumab vedotin is an effective alternative for patients with muscle-invasive bladder cancer (MIBC)
Single cell cancer research
Chair of Medical Cell BioPhysics Leon WMM Terstappen highlights why the interrogation of the cancer cells at the single cell level is required to truly understand cancer development.
Non-melanoma skin cancer
Cecilia Van Cauwenberghe from Frost & Sullivan’s TechCasting Group, describes the main focus of non-melanoma skin cancer, including its steadily rising incidence in the UK.
Scientists discover new treatment to fight pancreatic cancer
The potential pancreatic cancer treatment combines an ultrasound and immunotherapy method, with substantial "anti-cancer" benefits in lab mice.
Prospects for minimally invasive and optimally effective cancer immunotherapy
Here, Professor of Biochemistry, Microbiology & Immunology at the University of Saskatchewan, Peter Betscher, explains how he is dedicated towards realising Robert North’s vision.
Scientists use tumour-fighting cells to treat breast cancer
An ongoing clinical trial led by the NCI Centre for Cancer Research reveals an experimental form of immunotherapy for metastatic breast cancer.
Drug gives 34% protection against lung cancer recurrence
The NHS have gained a new drug, atezolizumab, which can give 34% protection against lung cancer recurrence or death, post-chemotherapy.
Tiny “falloposcope” can detect early ovarian cancer
Scientists invented the ‘falloposcope’ to detect early-stage ovarian cancer - now, making history, a surgeon successfully used the device to capture images of fallopian tubes.
Which groups are impacted by decreased cervical cancer screenings?
A survey points out the low number of cervical cancer screenings across the US, whilst examining which demographics are being hit the hardest.
New blood test identifies metastatic status of cancer
A new minimally invasive and inexpensive blood test can detect a range of cancers in patients with non-specific symptoms, and can indicate whether the cancer has spread.
Oestrogen signalling, environmental chemicals & links with breast cancer
Members of the Breast Cancer & Environment Research Program walk us through what we need to know about oestrogen signalling, including environmental chemicals & links with breast cancer.
Artificial Intelligence solutions for healthcare delivery
Chaith Kondragunta, CEO at AIRA Matrix Private Limited, details Artificial Intelligence-based solutions that can positively impact prostate cancer outcomes.
miRNAs in brain cancer therapy – Mighty things from small beginnings grow
Dr Hernando Lopez-Bertoni at the Department of Neurology, Johns Hopkins School of medicine, discusses the development of miRNAs in brain cancer therapy
The rise of men with skin cancer: Raising awareness
We spoke to Dr Paul Banwell about the rise of men with skin cancer and how it’s vital to talk about it and raise...