Abraxane and gemcitabine for pancreatic cancer
Updated: 2010-03-09 00:19:59
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Updated: 2010-03-07 03:45:30Gas hobs and radiotherapy research in the March podcast
Updated: 2010-03-02 15:48:17
In this month’s podcast we find out how US scientists have made an important step toward personalised treatment for cancer, and discuss whether gas hobs can increase cancer risk.
We also hear about new clinical trial results showing that early breast cancer can be treated successfully with fewer, higher doses of radiotherapy.
And our roving reporter Anna [...]Cytogenetics in Myelodysplasia
Updated: 2010-03-02 06:17:00Commit to Beat Cancer – keeping cancer on the political agenda
Updated: 2010-02-24 18:19:43
Although the precise date is still up in the air, there will definitely be a general election before June 3rd.
So we thought you might like to know what we’re doing to make sure cancer stays high on the political agenda.
What can the next Government do?
Every year, our understanding of cancer grows and exciting new treatments [...]Lib Dem leader Nick Clegg talks to us about his cancer policies
Updated: 2010-02-22 11:40:29
In a month when speculation has been rife over whether the Liberal Democrats might join forces with Labour or the Conservatives in a hung Parliament, we can bring you an exclusive interview with Liberal Democrat leader Nick Clegg.
We’ve already interviewed PM Gordon Brown and Conservative leader David Cameron – so what do the Liberal [...]Imatinib and dasatinib for histiocytosis
Updated: 2010-02-22 05:55:07Sentinel lymph node biopsy in early breast cancer
Updated: 2010-02-21 12:25:19High Intensity Ultrasound for Prostate Cancer
Updated: 2010-02-19 18:30:04Clinical pathology - Professional BIlling Component
Updated: 2010-02-19 01:31:40US researchers step closer to personalised cancer care
Updated: 2010-02-18 19:01:48
US scientists today report that they’ve identified ‘personalised’ genetic markers in the blood of two bowel cancer patients using a cutting-edge technique called massively parallel DNA sequencing, and used these markers to monitor the patients’ cancers during treatment.
The team say that their new technique – dubbed PARE (‘personalised analysis of recombined ends’) – is a [...]Cancer risks of cooking on a gas hob overplayed
Updated: 2010-02-18 16:50:47
Don’t panic. Despite this morning’s headlines suggesting that cooking on a gas stove could lead to cancer, it’s not exactly time to abandon your pots and pans or to trade the gas oven in for an electric one.
As we’ll discuss below, this shouldn’t be a problem for anyone with decent ventilation in their kitchen. And [...]Cymbalta for sciatica
Updated: 2010-02-18 07:43:35Helping men to spot bowel cancer early
Updated: 2010-02-15 09:00:48
In February 1993, legendary footballer Bobby Moore died of bowel cancer at the age of 51
Now, 17 years later, we’re launching campaign encouraging men to spot bowel cancer early – with a striking photo of Moore as its the centrepiece.
The campaign launches in Derby this week in partnership with NHS Derby City. The campaign targets [...]Alimta for colon cancer
Updated: 2010-02-14 00:51:58Cancer clinical trials in the UK – part 2
Updated: 2010-02-12 10:18:06
In a recent post, we started to show why the UK has a strong record in running high-quality cancer clinical trials. We explained that trials have to be designed well, so that they answer important questions. They are also managed effectively, thanks to the support of a network of Clinical Trials Units.
Here are two more [...]Jury still out on fizzy drinks and pancreatic cancer
Updated: 2010-02-10 16:54:01
This week, the headlines have made bold claims about a possible link between drinking too many fizzy drinks and an increased risk of pancreatic cancer.
The claims were based on a new study, led by Mark Pereira from the University of Minnesota and colleagues in Singapore. It was published in the journal Cancer Epidemiology Biomarkers and [...]Taxol and carboplatin for bladder cancer
Updated: 2010-02-10 15:01:31