medicine

More than 380,000 cancer patients 'not treated on time since 2015'

Posted in Medicine on 13th Jun, 2024
by Alex Muller

The NHS key target of 85% of people starting cancer treatment within 62 days has not been met since December 2015.

One test to detect multiple cancers – where are we now?

Posted in Medicine, Science on 13th Jun, 2024
by Alex Muller

Most cancers diagnosed at an earlier stage have a better prognosis. Detecting and diagnosing cancer earlier can mean there are more treatment options for patients and, ultimately, can help people survive cancer and lead longer, better lives.

New Glioblastoma Treatment Reaches Human Brain Tumor and Helps Immune Cells Recognize Cancer Cells

Posted in Medicine, Science on 11th Jun, 2024
by Alex Muller

Novel immunotherapy is first-in-human treatment for this brain cancer.

Glowing dye that clings to cancer cells gives doctors ‘second pair of eyes’

Posted in Medicine, Science on 11th Jun, 2024
by Alex Muller

The fluorescent dye shows up cancer cells and where they may have spread into other tissues, such as the pelvis and lymph nodes.

‘Off the charts’: the key breakthroughs giving new hope in treating cancer

Posted in Medicine, Science on 11th Jun, 2024
by Alex Muller

World’s largest cancer conference in Chicago shares ‘impressive’ findings in vaccines, drug trials and AI.