Bowel screening uptake boosted
Researchers found that adding a deadline to bowel screening invitation letters boosted test returns, with the largest effect for a…
Cancer
MPs to debate Rare Cancers Bill
On Friday, 14th March Members of Parliament will meet to debate the Rare Cancers Bill, a Private Members’ Bill presented…
World first tech detecting undetectable breast cancer
World first and only ultra-low magnetic scanner can identify previously undetectable breast cancer tumour invasion. An Aberdeen University developed scanner…
Cancer immunotherapy treatment dramatically reduces sunspots
Cancer immunotherapy treatment dramatically reduces sunspots - University of Queensland researchers have discovered immunotherapy, when used to treat people with…
New treatment hope for childhood cancers
New treatment hope for childhood cancers - University of Queensland research using “natural killer” cells may lead to the first…
Metastatic cancers: Protein that fuels treatment resistant tumours may be key to better outcomes
One of the biggest challenges in cancer treatment is addressing the ability of cancer cells to adapt and become resistant,…
UK oesophageal cancer rate is higher than most of Europe
Action Against Heartburn is drawing attention to alarming statistics that reveal the UK oesophageal cancer rate is higher than most…
Young people support the idea of a smoke-free generation
Young people support the idea of a smoke-free generation, according to a new study They broadly welcome the idea of the…
New combination immunotherapy against breast cancer
A new combination therapy against cancer has been investigated by a research team at the Medical University of Vienna led…
Oral cancer charter launched at House of Commons
A new Oral Cancer Charter has been launched last Thursday by the Oral Health Foundation at the House of Commons.…