The latest oncology treatment & supportive care news
Hospital gowns: a source of patient dehumanisation
A recent New Zealand study has shown that hospital gowns can contribute to feelings of…
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Unexpected discovery revives abandoned breast cancer treatment
A new study led by Lund University in Sweden has solved a years-old mystery: which…
Newfound mechanism may explain why some cancer treatments boost risk of heart disease
A cancer therapy that prompts the body’s immune defenses against viruses and bacteria to attack…
More cancers are being treated with personalised therapies before surgery
Breast, bladder, and pancreatic cancers are increasingly being treated with a broad range of therapies…
Transforming cancer care: Unveiling the smartCARE app prototype for survivors
The smartCARE project proudly announces the launch of its Cancer Survivor Smart Card prototype, a…
New option for treating prostate cancer
Prostate cancer is the second most common cancer in men worldwide. Despite medical advances in…
Peer support may lower depression, stress among cancer patients in low-resource settings
Having cancer can be one of the most physically and emotionally draining experiences of a…
Scientists hail ‘new ways’ to improve breast cancer treatment
The study, published in the European Journal of Pharmacology, provides “new ways for the treatment of…
Nurse-led discovery leads to “simple, immediate impact” on patient comfort which can be easily replicated worldwide
Over the past three years, Irma Pascarella has gratefully accepted a warmed cotton blanket from…
Two studies reflect growing confidence in novel therapy for non-melanoma skin cancer
Non-melanoma skin cancer (NMSC) is the most common type of cancer. NMSC treatment can be…