oncology
Study shows the need to improve how scientists approach early-stage cancer research
Posted in Medicine, Science on 26th Mar, 2022
by Alex Muller
It's important to get preclinical findings right. When they are wrong, scientists waste resources pursuing false leads. Worse, false findings can trigger clinical studies with humans.
Vegetarians have 14% lower cancer risk than meat-eaters, study finds
Posted in Medicine on 25th Feb, 2022
by Alex Muller
“In this large British cohort, being a low meat-eater, fish-eater or vegetarian was associated with a lower risk of all cancer sites when compared to regular meat-eaters,” the analysis found.
Lung cancer: Two signs which can show in your eyelid 'caused by the tumour'
Posted in Medicine on 25th Feb, 2022
by Alex Muller
The NHS says that there are usually no signs or symptoms in the early stages, though symptoms of lung cancer develop as the condition progresses.
Air of optimism surrounds lung cancer vaccine
Posted in Medicine on 21st Jan, 2022
by Alex Muller
Cancer Research UK announces clinical trial for most common type of lung cancer.
Sugar and cancer, what you need to know
Posted in Medicine on 21st Jan, 2022
by Alex Muller
Does it cause cancer? Does sugar feed cancer cells, making them grow more aggressively? And how does the sugar we consume through food and drink affect our health, and what can be done about this?