Researchers discover way to improve immune response: Melbourne researchers have identified a way to improve the immune response in the face of severe viral infections. It is widely known that severe viral infections and cancer cause impairments to the immune system, including to T cells, a process called immune ‘exhaustion’. Overcoming immune exhaustion is a […]
New research by scientists at the University of Bradford, the University of Sheffield and Oxford University established a link between cancer cells which are deprived of oxygen – a state known as hypoxia – and the production of an enzyme called senataxin, which aids DNA repair. Professor Sherif El-Khamisy, Director of the Institute of Cancer […]
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Sarcomas are uncommon cancers that can affect any part of the body, on the inside or outside, including the muscle, bone, tendons, blood vessels and fatty tissues. 15 people are diagnosed with sarcoma every day in the UK. That’s about 5,300 people a year. Sarcoma UK is here to fund vital research, offer support for […]
Young women with breast cancer and Leah Lederman Lecture: This webinar aims to teach healthcare professionals, both at a primary and specialist level a multidisciplinary approach towards managing young women with breast cancer, both in the early and advanced setting. Date and time: Mon 21 Jun 2021 from 9:30am to 4:30pm Register here Join us […]
Cervical screening results leading to shame: Charity worried low HPV awareness is increasing stigma in cervical screening. Cervical Screening Awareness Week runs from 14th – 20th June 2021. New research by Jo’s Cervical Cancer Trust shows that only half of those who have HPV (human Papillomavirus) on their cervical screening results know what it is. The […]
Could naked mole rats hold the key to curing cancer and dementia? Researchers say rodent has unique DNA repair mechanism. Scientists say naked mole rats – a rodent native to West Africa – may hold the key to new treatments for degenerative diseases such as cancer and dementia. The reclusive animals have a lifespan far […]
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Single-dose radiotherapy for breast cancer confirmed to be suitable for most patients: New insights from the TARGIT-A trial Full paper can be accessed at https://doi.org/10.1038/s41416-021-01… and an invited blog post about it is here https://go.nature.com/3ymrplc Previously published Improving breast cancer treatment: Long-term results of the TARGIT-A randomised trial (www.targit.org.uk) of risk-adapted single-dose TARGIT-IORT given during […]
Single-dose radiotherapy for breast cancer confirmed to be suitable for most patients: Results from further analysis of the large international TARGIT-A trial led from University College London brings more good news for patients diagnosed with breast cancer. Four important questions have been answered by this new analysis. The new paper can be accessed at https://doi.org/10.1038/s41416-021-01440-8 Previously: […]
A non-invasive Brain Cancer Treatment has been announced by Ivy Brain Tumor Center, SonALAsense and Insightec: The First Patient Dosed in First-in-Human Clinical Trial of Non-invasive Sonodynamic Therapy for the Treatment of Brain Cancer. The study combines metabolic targeting of glioblastoma with inert drug activated using MRI-guided focused ultrasound. The Ivy Brain Tumor Center at […]
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The Lady Garden Foundation is a national women’s health charity, raising awareness and funding for gynaecological health. Founded in 2014 and initially funded ground breaking research into the treatment of these cancers at The Royal Marsden NHS Foundation Trust. As the oldest cancer hospital in the world, The Royal Marsden remains one of the largest […]
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