How common is King's incidental cancer diagnosis?
Being diagnosed with cancer during treatment for another condition is something many experience. Source link
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Glossop man told NHS will not fund £40k a time eye cancer treatment
Craig Shore, who has ocular uveal melanoma, will have to pay up to £240,000 for chemosaturation. Source link
Manipal Hospital inspires hope on World Cancer Day
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
Richard Scolyer: Melanoma doctor's high-stakes gamble to cure his brain cancer
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
Improvement in cancer survival rates slowing down
Jon Shelton, head of cancer intelligence at Cancer Research UK, said: “This report shows us where the UK is doing well, and where we need to focus on improvements for patients. There are positives in here – screening is having a real impact, and cancer mortality rates are falling. Source link
New treatment hope for blood cancer patients
A new injection can help the immune system to attack and destroy cancerous cells. Source link
BRCA tests to be offered to Jewish people to detect cancer risk
People who are found to have defective BRCA genes, known as being BRCA positive, will be given early access to cancer detection services such as mammograms or MRI scans. They may also be offered preventative surgery or medication, and advised to make risk-reducing lifestyle changes. Source link
BRCA tests to be offered to Jewish people to detect cancer risk
People who are found to have defective BRCA genes, known as being BRCA positive, will be given early access to cancer detection services such as mammograms or MRI scans. They may also be offered preventative surgery or medication, and advised to make risk-reducing lifestyle changes. Source link
Skin cancer blood test trial 'possibly saved my life'
Doctors at The Christie in Manchester used a blood test to help decide on José Sotorrio’s treatment. Source link
Genomics, AI hold immense promise in revolutionising cancer treatment in India – ET HealthWorld
Mumbai: Dinesh Madhavan, President Group Oncology & International, Apollo Hospitals Enterprise Limited, interacting with ETHealthworld’s Prabhat Prakash, emphasises the need for international collaborations in advancing oncology research and treatment in India. He also discusses the significant potential of the nation to expand its capabilities in conducting clinical trials by streamlining processes and fostering collaborations between … Read more