Cancer patients ‘at risk’ due to treatment delays, doctors say
Some people with cancer are being “completely let down” by not being treated on time, experts say. Source link
Some people with cancer are being “completely let down” by not being treated on time, experts say. Source link
A health system “at breaking point” is causing delays in diagnosis and treatment, says ombudsman. Source link
Compliance with pain medicines between mobile-app based and conventional prescription groups NEW DELHI: A smart phone app — UPPCHAR, an AI-based health education system, developed by All India Institute of Medical Sciences (AIIMS) for supportive care for advanced cancer patients on medication adherence — has shown good results in effectively enhancing medication compliance among patients. … Read more
The parents of two young boys were diagnosed with cancer within days of each other. Source link
Offering regular colonoscopies to people with Lynch syndrome at any age will save lives, NHS England says. Source link
Being diagnosed with cancer during treatment for another condition is something many experience. Source link
Craig Shore, who has ocular uveal melanoma, will have to pay up to £240,000 for chemosaturation. Source link
Dr. Ashish and Dr. Mallikarjun (left) | Photo Credit: The Hindu Manipal Hospital, Old Airport Road commemorated World Cancer Day by honouring cancer survivors and highlighting their triumphs. The event titled ‘Voices of Victory: Celebrating the Journeys of Cancer Warriors’ was aimed to boost hope for those battling cancer by showcasing survivors and providing a … Read more
Over the past decade, their team’s research on immunotherapy, which uses the body’s immune system to attack cancer cells, has dramatically improved outcomes for advanced melanoma patients around the world. Half are now essentially cured, up from less than 10%. Source link