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NICE recommends “targeted” drug capivasertib for advanced breast cancer

The UK National Institute for Health and Care Excellence has recommended a targeted twice daily drug treatment that […]

April 15, 2025 Oncology

Lab-grown lung cancer cells show potential to revolutionise treatment

Lab-grown lung cancer cells show potential to revolutionise treatment
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The model could lead to more targeted treatments for the disease

April 10, 2025 cancer research, lung cancer, lung squamous cell carcinoma, News, Oncology

Does NICE’s “severity modifier” for assessing diseases need to change?

What is Enhertu?Trastuzumab deruxtecan (Enhertu), made by Daiichi Sankyo and AstraZeneca, is a treatment for adult patients with […]

November 23, 2024 Oncology

Ian Paterson: Convicted breast surgeon did not seek consent for “cleavage sparing” mastectomies

The rogue breast surgeon Ian Paterson has told a coroner’s court that he did not seek specific consent […]

November 4, 2024 Oncology

Throat cancer: NHS England launches pilot of smartphone device to aid diagnosis

NHS England is piloting a new device that can be attached to a smartphone to enable nurses to […]

November 4, 2024 Oncology

Valneva Scotland announces year-long support for local cancer charity Team Jak

Valneva Scotland announces year-long support for local cancer charity Team Jak
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The company’s workforce will volunteer and fundraise for Team Jak throughout the year

October 22, 2024 Cancer, News, Oncology, Team Jak, Valneva, Valneva Scotland, West Lothian Chamber of Commerce

myTomorrows and Pancreatic Cancer Europe partner on clinical trials

myTomorrows and Pancreatic Cancer Europe partner on clinical trials
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The partnership will improve care for patients with pancreatic cancer

August 28, 2024 myTomorrows, News, Oncology, pancreatic cancer, Pancreatic Cancer Europe

National campaign launches to end prostate cancer postcode lottery

National campaign launches to end prostate cancer postcode lottery
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Over 135,000 people have signed a petition to prioritise a national screening programme

August 27, 2024 News, Oncology, Proactive For Your Prostate, prostate cancer, Prostate Cancer Research

MHRA approves Astellas’ Vyloy combination for gastric cancer

MHRA approves Astellas’ Vyloy combination for gastric cancer
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Most cases go undetected until an advanced stage, as the disease rarely causes early symptoms

August 23, 2024 Astellas, gastric cancer, MHRA, News, Oncology, Vyloy

Nature publishes new research on genetic causes of colorectal cancer

Nature publishes new research on genetic causes of colorectal cancer
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In the UK study, researchers analysed 2,023 bowel cancers from the 100,000 Genomes Project

August 19, 2024 colorectal cancer, ICR, News, Oncology, University of Manchester, university of oxford

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