Drug treatment could see babies with brain cancer ‘spared chemotherapy’
Brain cancer in babies could be successfully treated with targeted drugs instead of chemotherapy, scientists say.
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Rise in north-east cancer patients being treated on time
The number of cancer patients in the north-east being treated within national guideline times has risen, latest figures show.
Coronavirus: Hundreds utilise north-east cancer support line
A support line set up for people affected by cancer in the north-east during the coronavirus pandemic has seen a huge uptake.
Scottish cancer waiting times target missed again
A key waiting times target for treating cancer patients was missed during the last three months of 2019.
Blood test ‘can detect more than than 50 types of cancer’
A blood test that can detect more than 50 types of cancer before any clinical signs or symptom of the disease has been developed by scientists.
Cancer treatment plans could change in Covid-19 outbreak, says Health Secretary
The treatment of some cancer patients “may have to change” as the NHS battles against coronavirus, Health Secretary Jane Freeman has said.
Cancer patient describes ‘numbing’ prospect of priority list during pandemic
A cancer patient has said the NHS’s proposed treatment priority list makes her “feel like my life is not worth anything”.
Girl’s cancer treatment under threat from coronavirus
A nine-year-old girl’s lifeline brain tumour treatment is under threat because of the coronavirus pandemic, according to her parents.
Cancer charity to open first centre in Aberdeen
A cancer charity is set to open its first base in Aberdeen, to support north-east families.
People most at risk of needing hospital treatment urged to stay at home
People with underlying health conditions including severe asthma and specific cancers are being urged to stay at home “at all times” amid the coronavirus pandemic.
Coronavirus: Telephone support set up for north-east cancer sufferers
A north-east charity has set up a telephone service to provide support to those with cancer during the coronavirus pandemic.
Microbe DNA in blood samples could reveal clues about cancer – study
A blood test that detects the DNA of the microbes associated with cancer could help detect and treat the disease at its early stage, scientists have said.
Growth hormone could play a role in breast cancer development – study
A growth hormone could play a role in the development of breast cancer, according to research.
Urine test could help reduce unnecessary prostate cancer biopsies
A urine test could help men avoid an unnecessary initial biopsy for prostate cancer.
Graeme Souness helps unite Old Firm to tackle incurable skin disease
Graeme Souness spent five years at the heart of one of the world’s fiercest sporting rivalries, but witnessing the pain of a young girl with an incurable skin disease has inspired him to unite the blue and green halves of Glasgow.
Thousands of UK cancers avoidable, says charity
Almost 150,000 cancers diagnosed in the UK every year could be prevented if the nation was healthier, a charity has claimed.
Synchronised swimming made me realise I had a grade 3 tumour – cancer survivor
Gaye Greely has always loved the water, but little did she know that when she took up synchronised swimming, it would one day help save her life.
Origins of immune system mapped ‘opening doors for immunotherapies’
The origins of the immune system have been mapped, opening up new doors for cancer immunotherapies, a new study suggests.
Woman plays violin as surgeons remove tumour from her brain
A patient played the violin while having a tumour surgically removed from her brain.
Concerns for mental health of cancer patients seeking answers online
A charity has expressed concerns for the mental health of tens of thousands of cancer patients who are feared to be scouring the web for answers about their diagnosis.
New technology could lead to personalised cancer treatments, experts say
New technology is enabling cancer scientists to look at individual cells, potentially leading to personalised treatments, research suggests.
Foot-and-mouth disease virus could help target deadly pancreatic cancer – study
A virus that causes fever and blisters in cattle could hold the key to tackling the deadly pancreatic cancer, scientists say.
Cancer patients ‘left in the dark’ amid staff shortages, charity warns
Cancer patients in England are not being given enough information about their diseases due to NHS staff shortages, a leading charity has warned.
Gene-edited immune cells ‘attack and kill tumours’ in first US clinical trial
Immune cells genetically edited to target tumours “can persist, thrive and function” months after a cancer patient receives them, scientists have said.
Signs of cancer can be spotted decades before diagnosis, scientists claim
The first signs of cancer can appear years if not decades before diagnosis, scientists have said, raising hopes for new tests that would help detect the disease much earlier.
Scientists create ‘most comprehensive map of cancer genomes to date’
Scientists have completed “the most comprehensive study of whole cancer genomes to date” in an attempt to understand more about the genetic mechanisms of the disease.
Vaccine hopes raised on back of viruses in cancer survey
Scientists believe they are a step closer to developing vaccines for different types of cancer.
More people taking part in bowel screening programme in north-east
Bowel cancer is the third most commonly-occurring cancer in Scotland, and the second most common cause of death from the disease.
Cancer survivor praises ‘incredible’ research programmes
A pancreatic cancer survivor who lived to see his children grow up thanks to “incredible” drugs has hailed pioneering new UK research into two of the most deadly varieties.
UK at bottom of countries ranked by deadliest cancer survival rates – research
The UK is at the bottom of a list of countries ranked by survival rates of some of the deadliest cancers, a study has found.