Medicine extracted from poisonous mushrooms tested against kidney cancer
In a new clinical study at Karolinska University Hospital, the first patient has been treated with a drug whose active…
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Cancer rates doubles for homelessness
Cancer is twice as likely to affect people experiencing homelessness (PEH) as members of the housed population. The disease is…
‘Microwave’ medical treatment shows promise for patients with HPV
An innovative new medical device which uses microwave heating has shown promising potential for treating precancers and cancers caused by…
Sunscreen cost increasing risk of skin cancer
Melanoma is a deadly, but largely preventable, form of skin cancer. Wearing sunscreen is one of the most effective ways…
Earlier diagnosis of ovarian cancer is possible
Charity Target Ovarian Cancer is leading the way in addressing the ‘unacceptable’ variation in the diagnosis of ovarian cancer –…
Immunotherapy: Algorithm spots patients likely to respond
Scientists have developed a new way of using cancers’ DNA to spot cancer patients who may benefit from immunotherapy. Researchers…
Cost of cancer is damaging mental health
A new survey has found that 83% of people with cancer say unexpected expenses since their cancer diagnosis are impacting…
Fewer cases of melanoma among people with atopy
Fewer cases of melanoma were observed in people with a history of atopic diseases, such as allergic asthma or rhinitis,…
New study unveils epigenetic ‘traffic lights’
A major new study in the journal Nature reveals a ‘traffic light’ mechanism controlling genetic activity within cells – a…
Call to tackle toxic emissions from tyres
Prioritise tackling toxic emissions from tyres, urge Imperial experts: Imperial experts are calling for more to be done to limit the…
WHO launches new roadmap on global breast cancer
The WHO released a new Global Breast Cancer Initiative Framework today providing a roadmap to attain the targets to save…
Risk of cancer link to ultra-processed foods
Higher consumption of ultra-processed foods may be linked to an increased risk of developing and dying from cancer, an Imperial…