Scientists have dismantled cancer piece-by-piece and found its weak spots, in a possible breakthrough. In one of the largest studies of its kind ever conducted, researchers turned off every genetic instruction inside 30 types of cancer. And they discovered 600 genes that can be targeted by drugs that won’t damage healthy cells in the body. … Read more
A row over drugs pricing has delayed a revolution in cancer treatment which could provide hope for thousands of patients. Health bosses last year promised to fast track what they called ‘game-changing’ new gene-targeted cancer drugs. Simon Stevens, the chief executive of NHS England, in June said the advantages of these new drugs was ‘potentially … Read more
Prostate cancer death rates are predicted to fall this year by 9.5% on the 2015 figure because of better diagnosis and treatment, research shows Scientists predict prostate cancer deaths to be 9.5 per cent lower than in 2015 Researchers say improved diagnosis and interventions are behind the shift Around one in eight men in the UK … Read more
Cancer patients will not receive vital treatment during coronavirus crisis, warn doctors in letter to Matt Hancock urging him to free up space for NHS patients in private clinics Six oncologists have sounded the alarm bell about patients being denied care They point to reduced capacity for proton beam therapy because of the virus They … Read more
A girl who beat bone cancer and had surgery to reattach her foot backwards is more active than ever before. Amelia Eldred, nine, was diagnosed with osteosarcoma – the most common type of bone cancer – in August 2017. Doctors amputated her knee and part of her leg, then re-attached her foot and heel joints back-to-front … Read more
Women could be at a higher risk of being diagnosed with breast cancer if they do not eat enough fibre, research suggests Study by Harvard University finds fibre crucial nutrient in fighting breast cancer Women with high fibre 8% less likely to get breast cancer than those with lowest Fibre protects by controlling the blood … Read more
Scared — too shocked to cry. That’s how mother-of-three Catherine Wilcockson felt as she put the phone down after learning that her next chemotherapy session due next week had been cancelled – yet another victim of the Covid-19 outbreak as it takes its toll on the NHS and its resources. School kitchen assistant Catherine, 37, … Read more
Taking aspirin just once a week can cut the risk of getting several types of cancer, scientists claim Regular use of drug reduces risk of getting stomach and oesophagus cancers It also cuts the chances of bowel cancer by 27 per cent, according to 45 studies Drug is known to lower heart attack and stroke … Read more
Old and obese people are more likely to be hospitalised with the coronavirus than cancer or lung disease patients, research suggests. Two New York University studies looking at 8,000 patients found being over 65 or having a BMI above 30 were the biggest risk factors for COVID-19 admissions. In one paper, researchers found almost half (46 … Read more