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ACCUTOXTM effectively eliminates cancer cells by eliciting DNA damage
In a potentially monumental breakthrough in the war against cancer, Defence Therapeutics has revealed that its leading AccuTOXTM compound effectively kills cancer cells through...
Lung cancer treatment stops cancer worsening for over two years
A life-extending lung cancer treatment is available on the NHS, which could benefit over 550 patients a year.
The revolutionary lung cancer treatment is called...
New NHS campaign raises awareness of lung cancer symptoms
Today marks World Lung Cancer Day, and the NHS is encouraging people with lung cancer symptoms to urgently visit their GP in their latest...
How the immune system can help detect biliary duct cancer
New research into the immune system could pave the way for the early detection of biliary duct cancer.
Biliary duct cancer is one of the...
Hormone therapy for prostate cancer increases cardiovascular mortality risk
New research indicates that hormone therapy for prostate cancer can increase the risk of death from cardiovascular disease.
In a population study involving more than...
Resistant starch supplements have shown to prevent hereditary cancer
A trial shows that resistant starch has preventive benefits for people with a high risk of hereditary cancer.
A new trial in individuals with a...
Defence Therapeutics’ technology optimises cancer vaccine efficacy
Biotechnology experts Defence Therapeutics are leading the fight against cancer and infectious diseases. Discover how their revolutionary drug enhancer platform is elevating cancer vaccine...
$1.25 million grant for new research into fungi and cancer development
Researchers from Weill Cornell Medicine have been granted funding to investigate the role of fungi in cancer development.
Dr Iliyan D Iliev, an associate professor...
Does the NHS Breast Screening Programme cause overdiagnosis?
Evidence from a Queen Mary University of London study has revealed that the benefits of the NHS Breast Screening Programme outweigh the small risk...
140,000 people join NHS trial to detect types of cancer
Over 140,000 will partake in the world’s largest trial of a blood test that identifies over 50 types of cancer.
In the latest drive to...
NICE recommends two new affordable breast cancer treatments
NICE has agreed to an affordable deal for two breast cancer treatments, available immediately to patients on the NHS.
In the final draft guidance, NICE...
NICE approves first new mesothelioma cancer treatment in 15 years
Exciting news arrives from the NHS as they announce the first treatment for mesothelioma cancer in over a decade is now approved.
This new treatment...
UK doctors urge policy changes for transrectal prostate biopsies
A group of UK senior doctors are calling on the National Institute for Health and Care Excellence (NICE) to change guidelines for transrectal prostate...
Home bowel cancer tests could prevent 11,000 deaths in England
A University of Sheffield study suggests that sending more bowel cancer tests that can be completed at home could save around 11,000 lives in...
NHS unveil world’s first drone delivery service for chemotherapy
The NHS has revealed that it will be trialling the world's first drone delivery service for chemotherapy. This groundbreaking innovation will get life-saving treatments...
Thousands check for symptoms of bowel cancer following Dame Deborah James’ passing
The NHS has revealed that thousands more people have searched for symptoms of bowel cancer online this week following the death of Dame Deborah...
Adult cancer survivors have a 42% higher risk of cardiovascular diseases
Adult cancer survivors have a higher risk of cardiovascular diseases later in life when compared with adults without cancer.
In a long-term study following around...
Are cannabinoid therapies the future of chronic pain management?
Health Europa Quarterly spoke to Dr Mikael Sodergren who leads the Medical Cannabis Research Group at Imperial College London about his research on novel...
How can cancer care be more efficient?
All.Can International has recently published a comprehensive study exploring how to enhance the efficiency of cancer care.
Inefficient cancer care is a leading factor in...
ACCUVAC-PTE7 cervical cancer vaccine provides complete protection
In a groundbreaking advancement in the treatment of cancer, Defence Therapeutics has revealed that the company’s AccuVAC-PTE7 cervical cancer vaccine completely protects against the...