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Fungi and cancerous tumours: Scientists uncover association
Posted in Medicine on 14th Oct, 2022
by Alex Muller
Scientists have uncovered an association between tumours and fungi, which may lead to a deeper understanding towards the biology of certain cancers.
Cancer death rates continue to fall, driven by new treatments and improved screening
Posted in Medicine on 14th Oct, 2022
by Alex Muller
There are more cancer survivors in the U.S. than ever before, thanks to advances in cancer research.
New blood test could stop one in 10 cancer deaths: 'Holy grail' trialled by NHS could save 16,000 lives a year.
Posted in Medicine, Science on 25th Aug, 2022
by Alex Muller
The blood test aims to detect more than 50 types of cancer before symptoms. Hundreds taking part in the trial are already being referred for a scan as a result. The test, if successful, could be rolled out to a million people as early as 2024.
New ‘Parp inhibitors’ could prevent certain tumours appearing
Posted in Medicine, Science on 22nd Aug, 2022
by Alex Muller
Breakthrough research could see some genetic cancers neutralised before they take hold and is already being used for people at risk.
Diet, smoking and other risk factors cause almost half of cancer deaths
Posted in Medicine, Science on 22nd Aug, 2022
by Alex Muller
The leading risk factors globally for cancer deaths for both sexes were smoking, followed by alcohol use and high BMI.