News that has caught Rachael Babin’s eye this week
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Prostate cancer patients with gene mutation at three times the risk of dying
Scientists have identified a gene mutation in the tumours of men with prostate cancer that…
Empathy in healthcare is finally making a comeback
Jeremy Howick, University of Oxford A doctor friend – let’s call her Anne – was…
Radioisotope couple for tumour diagnosis and therapy
Researchers have reported in the journal ACS Omega a promising combination of radioisotope-carrying molecules for use in…
Global study predicts more than 50% rise in chemotherapy demand by 2040
Between 2018 and 2040, the number of patients requiring first-line chemotherapy treatment each year is…
Whole body MRI may help to detect spread of cancers more quickly
Trials with people with newly-diagnosed colorectal and non-small cell lung cancer suggest that whole body…
Right combination of diet and bacteria limits cancer progression
The diet of a person can have significant effects on the gut microbiome, i.e. the…
Test allows doctors to determine most effective treatment for women with breast cancer
A breast cancer test has been found that helps doctors make treatment decisions for some…
Risk of metastatic cancer increases in those who have diabetes
As if people living with diabetes didn’t have enough health concerns, here’s another: increased risk…
A smart watch for lymphoedema management
About ten percent of all cancer patients suffer from lymphoedema, which produces swelling in the…
Novel vaccine for colorectal cancer shows positive phase I results
A new colorectal cancer vaccine showed positive results in the phase 1 clinical trial to…