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Palbociclib targets advanced breast cancer

Combining a targeted drug, palbociclib with hormone therapy substantially extends survival for women with advanced breast cancer, according to a…

A new boost for leukaemia treatment

Leukaemia treatment can be made more effective by using a drug for iron overload, according to new research. Scientists led…

Wesleyan RSM Trainee of the Year 2017 Finalist: Paul Sutton

On Thursday 23 November five young doctors will compete for the coveted title of Wesleyan RSM Trainee of the Year.…

Make up tutorials from Look Good Feel Better

Look Good Feel Better (LGFB) is the only international cancer support charity that helps women and teenagers manage the visible side effects of cancer treatment.…

Pills to pop before breakfast

Proton pump inhibitors, which suppress acid production in the stomach, are widely prescribed for heartburn. The usual advice is to…

New view of cancer

A diagnosis of cancer is really scary. It can seem as if there are only two options, neither very appealing.…

How do you cure cancer that has spread?

The holy grail in oncology is ‘how do you cure cancer that as spread?’ At the moment, all types of…

The faster they run

Leukaemia is a cancer of the blood with a high mortality rate, partly due to the fact that leukaemia cells…

Why did you get cancer?

I am a father of someone who had cancer. My daughter, Bryony, died in 2004 when she was 23 after…

Next generation dreaming

As someone who has watched a close relative go through the experience of receiving chemotherapy, it is not something that…

A national health concierge service

As a busy GP, I am fully aware and exposed to the everyday pressures faced by our National Health Service,…

Medical Marijuana: Should cannabis be prescribed or not?

In the UK it is estimated there are around three million cannabis users and about one million of those use…

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