AI reveals cancer therapy’s effectiveness
Artificial intelligence developed by researchers at University College London (UCL) has revealed a promising combination of cancer treatments that could help patients with locally advanced rectal cancer live longer. A […]
New hope for rectal cancer patients after successful Clatterbridge research
Patients across the country diagnosed with rectal cancer can now be offered the chance to avoid surgery, following pioneering research by The Clatterbridge Cancer Centre NHS Foundation Trust. The National […]
Radiology|Radiotherapy|Resection: MDT approach to Imaging in Rectal Cancer
Radiology, Radiotherapy & Resection: An MDT approach to Imaging in Rectal Cancer Overview of the event: This multi-disciplinary course integrates expertise from radiology, clinical oncology, and surgery to review imaging’s […]
Treatment milestone for Brachytherapy Team
A Royal Surrey NHS Foundation Trust team caring for patients with rectal cancer marked a milestone moment as they used the Papillon radiotherapy machine to treat their 400th patient. Named after […]
South Wales Chapter Pelican OReCO (Optimising Rectal Cancer Outcomes) Programme
Pelican Cancer Foundation in collaboration with The Association of Coloproctology of Great Britain & Ireland are delighted to invite clinicians from the SOUTH WALES CHAPTER to take part in the Pelican OReCO (Optimising Rectal […]
Trial drug helps rectal cancer patients avoid surgery
A Greater Manchester Police community support officer (PCSO) is cancer free and has avoided surgery for rectal cancer thanks to a new drug, used in combination with radiotherapy and chemotherapy, […]
