Age, smoking, bacteria, genetic mutations together can raise risk of stomach cancer: Singapore study
SINGAPORE – While it is well-known that age, smoking, oral bacteria and genetic mutations can individually cause stomach…
European collaboration transforms immune cell data into cancer biomarkers
World Cancer Day, marked on 4 February, is an international day dedicated to raising awareness of cancer, and…
‘Shocking’ data shows cancer patients face postcode lottery for timely treatment
Some cancer patients have faster access to vital treatment and surgeries than those in hospitals in other regions,…
Thousands faced delays in accessing cancer treatment last year
New figures show that 15 per cent of chemotherapy patients and 21 per cent of radiotherapy patients did…
Going the extra mile to help beat childhood cancer
Running a half marathon is no mean feat, but Aoife Lucey from Macroom, Co Cork, is undertaking not…
Reprogrammed neutrophils promote tumor growth
Predicting tumor progression is one of the major challenges in oncology. Scientists at the University of Geneva (UNIGE)…
Sub-terahertz biosensors enable label-free cancer cell identification
Early detection and accurate typing of cancer are critical for improving patient survival rates. While traditional pathology remains…
Breast cancer detection depends on mammograms. They don’t work for women like me.
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Global analysis reveals up to four in ten cancer cases could be prevented
Up to four in ten cancer cases worldwide could be prevented, according to a new global analysis from…
The day before the scan results, I remember I have cancer – The Irish Times
For the first time since I was diagnosed with stage 4 breast cancer, I was given the results…
‘Life was busy and full then everything stopped’, says mum-of-four diagnosed with cancer – The Irish Times
Anthony Gorman ignored the symptoms at first. He was experiencing stomach pains and not feeling quite right, but…
‘Shout if you’re hurting and get the help you need’ – The Irish Times
I had a jab today, oh boy. I have a jab every four weeks. Lanreotide is a drug…