Welsh scientists receive funding to better understand breast cancer linked to inherited gene changes
Researchers are working to gain a better understanding of how breast cancers caused by the inherited altered BRCA1 gene survive so they can use this knowledge to develop new treatments, […]
The role of ctDNA in oncology: Faster diagnosis and personalised care
By Dr Angela George, Consultant Medical Oncologist and Consultant in Oncogenetics at The Royal Marsden As oncologists, we owe it to every patient to give them the best possible treatment […]
Grant strengthens support for head and neck cancer patients across the UK
A collaboration between two charities has been strengthened to ensure more people suffering the effects of head and neck cancer get vital support. The Get A-Head Charitable Trust has approved […]
NICE recommends new multiple myeloma treatment, Elrexfio® (elranatamab), in final draft guidance
Pfizer Ltd announced today that the National Institute for Health and Care Excellence (NICE) has issued final draft guidance recommending Elrexfio® (elranatamab) for use on the NHS in England via […]
Making the hardest days easier – photobiomodulation for treatment of oral mucositis
Oral mucositis is a common side effect of high-dose chemotherapy or radiotherapy, leaving many patients unable to eat, drink, or swallow and consequently requiring tube feeding. Until recently, there had […]
Shortage of leading painkillers continues into the New Year
Pharmacists are continuing to experience a shortage of Zapain®, co-codamol 30/500mg tablets, which are currently out of stock via leading distributor and wholesale supplier Alliance Healthcare. More than 500,000 patients […]
Painkiller supply issues worsen as leading manufacturer is partially suspended
Pharmacists nationwide are grappling with an escalating shortage of co-codamol as Bristol Laboratories faces suspensions from the Medicine & Healthcare products Regulatory Agency (MHRA). The key manufacturer has been named […]
National Shortage of leading branded painkiller
Pharmacists are currently experiencing a shortage of Zapain®, co-codamol 30/500mg tablets, across the UK. More than 500,000 patients are prescribed the drug every month, making it the number one selling […]
AI twice as accurate as a biopsy at grading aggressiveness of some sarcomas
Artificial intelligence (AI) could be around twice as accurate as a biopsy at grading the aggressiveness of some sarcomas, according to new research from The Royal Marsden NHS Foundation Trust and […]
Better use of existing drugs increases cervical cancer survival and reduces recurrence
A course of treatment with existing drugs prior to chemoradiation led to a 35 per cent reduction in the risk of death or return of cervical cancer, in trial results […]
