News that has caught Rachael Babin’s eye this week
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Black women may be less likely to receive timely treatment for breast cancer
New research suggests that Black women experience longer waits for treatment initiation than white women…
Study reveals how cannabinoids may be useful to prevent colon cancer
Inflammatory bowel diseases (IBD) such as Crohn’s disease and ulcerative colitis are caused by unrestrained…
Making Telehealth Human – Podcast
In today’s special episode of The Oncology Podcast, Rachael Babin chats with Ursula Sansom-Daly and…
Whole genome sequencing recommended to improve treatment targeting for leukaemia patients
Researchers have identified a new gene mutation causing treatment resistance in acute lymphoblastic leukaemia. The…
RethiNKing which immune cells are the best weapon against lung cancer
Immune cells called ‘natural killer’ (NK) cells could be a powerful weapon for fighting lung…
New research sheds light on multi-organ adverse events from immunotherapy
New international research in the September 2020 issue of JNCCN—Journal of the National Comprehensive Cancer Network…
AI’s potential in skin cancer management comes with a warning
Artificial intelligence (AI) use in dermatology is primed to become a powerful tool in skin…
Hair dye and cancer risk: Largest study yet
Hair dyes contain certain chemicals that have been held responsible for these relationships. In the…
‘Social smokers’ face disproportionate risk of death from lung disease and lung cancer
‘Social smokers’ are more than twice as likely to die of lung disease and more…
Using tattoo ink to find cancer
The humble ink in a tattoo artist’s needle could be the key to improving the…