Coronavirus booster vaccination also protects cancer patients: People with cancer are often given immunosuppressive treatments that weaken their innate immune defences. This puts them at high risk of severe disease, should they become infected by Coronavirus. A study conducted by MedUni Vienna has now shown that many of these people can build up sufficient immunity […]
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Scientists find link between antibiotics and colon cancer: Scientists from the University of Aberdeen, NHS Grampian and Queen’s University Belfast have found that antibiotic use may increase the risk of developing colon cancer, potentially more so among younger people. The study of almost 40,000 people compared antibiotic use and lifestyle factors of those who had […]
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On World Cancer Day 2022 – ‘Turning Time‘ : A Richmond man has written about his experience ‘cheating cancer’ in a book he’s selling to raise funds for blood cancer charity Anthony Nolan. Richard Jefferies, 53, was diagnosed with myelodysplastic syndrome (MDS) a type of rare blood cancer ten years ago. A keen runner, he […]
Myth busting Dr Google cancer misinformation: Ahead of World Cancer Day, Bupa UK reports increased numbers of people are turning to Dr Google for Cancer Misinformation. Myths surrounding cancer can cause unnecessary worry about your health and wellbeing. New research from Bupa UK has found a sharp rise in people turning to “Dr Google” about […]
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Exploring the impact of chemo induced hair loss: Ahead of World Cancer Day 2022 (Friday 4th February), leading Trichologist Neil Harvey MIT – and Director at the Institute of Trichologists – explores the impact of Chemotherapy-Induced Hair Loss: Chemotherapy Induced Alopecia (CIA) can be a very upsetting side effect of cancer treatment, which affects around […]
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Rutherford Health plc, a leading independent provider of advanced cancer care in the UK, today announced it has offered its treatment and diagnostic services to the National Health Service on a not-for-profit basis for the next three years. The offer has been made to help address delays being encountered by cancer patients due to the […]
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When it comes to cancer, two concepts are common knowledge. The first is that cancer can be deadly. The second is that patients have a higher chance of a full recovery if the cancer is treated early. However, new research by specialist lawyers Bolt Burdon Kemp has shown that, perhaps, our own lack of knowledge is what […]
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Hepatitis C can now be effectively treated, thanks to modern drugs. However, despite having been cured, some patients can go on to develop liver cancer. Currently, biannual ultrasound screening is done to monitor for incipient cancer. A research team at MedUni Vienna has now developed a new tool that can determine patients’ cancer risk in […]
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Can phenolic compounds in extra virgin olive oil be beneficial for patients with chronic Lymphocytic Leukemia? The World Olive Center for Health (WOCH), a non-profit organization based in Athens Greece, announces a breakthrough in understanding the effect of specific phenolic compounds in olive oil on Chronic Lymphocytic Leukemia (CLL) following a randomized Pilot Study with human […]
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