Cancer news

We monitor the press and media for news on cancer research, diagnosis and treatment which may be of interest to patients with cancer, and their relatives.

Premature cancer death rate falls to record low The continual improvement of cancer treatment is one of the main reasons that fewer people are dying prematurely from the disease than ever before.
Treatment 'is not the only concern for cancer patients' Peace of mind is more important to cancer patients than seeking additional information about treatment options.
Cancer symptoms 'should not be ignored' British people should be more willing to visit their GPs if they are concerned about any cancerous symptoms, according to one expert.
Prostate cancer relapse predicted with blood test A simple blood test could be used by doctors to predict the chances that a prostate cancer sufferer will relapse after treatment.
Cancer-fighting potential of curry investigated The cancer-fighting power of curry is to be tested at a number of hospitals in Leicester.
Beehive extract can slow prostate cancer growth A natural extract from beehives has been demonstrated to have a positive effect on the development of prostate cancer.
MRI scans can help in all breast cancer surgeries MRI scans have proved to be a valuable pre-op tool for surgeons treating breast cancer patients.
Prostate cancer cases rise The number of prostate cancer cases in the UK continues to increase, with the annual total of new incidences rising above 40,000 for the first time.
Young breast cancer patients should be treated distinctly Breast cancer treatment for young women should be managed in a way which is distinct from current methods.
People 'still don't appreciate the dangers of sunbeds' People in the UK need to understand that using sunbeds is a major health risk.
New drug combination halts lung cancer spread Already-available drugs could be used to together to treat an aggressive form of lung cancer called non-small cell lung cancer (NSCLC).
Lung cancer spread could be prevented by new drugs Lung cancer treatment could be aided by the identification of a molecule which may be behind the spread of the tumours.
Men need cancer appointments quicker It should be easier for men who are worried about cancer to see a medical professional.
New diagnostic tool to aid prostate cancer treatment Scientists believe they may be able to improve future prostate cancer treatment by using a new test to diagnose the condition more accurately.
Robot–assisted surgery 'most effective for prostate cancer' Future prostate cancer treatment could be more effective due to the development of robot-assisted technology.
Royal Brompton Hospital launches groundbreaking service to prevent and detect lung cancers The Hospital has recently launched a groundbreaking service to help smokers who might be worried about developing lung cancer by detecting the cancer much earlier than previously possible.
Bladder cancer relapse rate reduced by dual therapy Bladder cancer patients are 50 per cent less likely to relapse if they receive chemotherapy alongside radiotherapy.
Ejected cells the cause of tumour spread? Cancer treatment may be improved by a new discovery which could give greater understanding about the biological mechanisms of tumour growth and spread.
Nanoparticle imaging aids brain surgeons The latest diagnostic imaging techniques are allowing doctors to perform complicated brain surgery more accurately than ever before.
Proteins found to identify chemotherapy resistance Future breast cancer treatment could be aided by the discovery of new biomarkers which can predict when a tumour will be resistant to chemotherapy.

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