cancer
Bacon, sandwich ham and salami: How does processed and red meat cause cancer
Posted in Medicine, Science on 30th Oct, 2024
by Alexander Muller
The evidence linking processed and red meat to cancer has been stacking up for over a decade. In 2015, the International Agency for Research on Cancer (IARC), a group of experts that review and report on research evidence, classified processed meat as a ‘definite’ cause of cancer, or Group 1 carcinogen.
Implantable microparticles can deliver two cancer therapies at once
Posted in Medicine, Science on 30th Oct, 2024
by Alexander Muller
The combination of phototherapy and chemotherapy could offer a more effective way to fight aggressive tumours.
Screening People at High Risk for Pancreatic Cancer May Help Them Live Longer
Posted in Medicine on 27th Aug, 2024
by Alex Muller
Regular imaging for high-risk individuals can detect pancreatic cancer earlier and improve survival rates compared to the general population.
FDA Approves HPV Tests That Allow for Self-Collection in a Health Care Setting
Posted in Medicine on 27th Aug, 2024
by Alex Muller
The FDA's approval of self-collection tests for HPV in the cervix can potentially improve detection rates among underserved populations.
Breaking down changes in NHS cancer waiting times in England
Posted in Medicine on 27th Aug, 2024
by Alex Muller
NHS England's new cancer waiting time standards consolidate ten metrics into three key targets to improve clarity and timeliness in cancer care.