Search Tag: Cancer
Rising-cancer-cases-worldwide-urgent-call-to-action
2024 06 Feb
A recent report released by the International Agency for Research on Cancer (IARC) ahead of World Cancer Day sheds light on the escalating burden of cancer worldwide. According to fresh projections, the number of new cancer cases in Europe is anticipated to rise by 22.5 percent over the next twenty years. Globally, there is an estimated 55 percent...Read more
Rising-cancer-cases-worldwide-urgent-call-to-action
2024 06 Feb
A recent report released by the International Agency for Research on Cancer (IARC) ahead of World Cancer Day sheds light on the escalating burden of cancer worldwide. According to fresh projections, the number of new cancer cases in Europe is anticipated to rise by 22.5 percent over the next twenty years. Globally, there is an estimated 55 percent...Read more
Expanding-global-access-to-cervical-cancer-prevention-screening-and-treatment
2024 20 Jan
According to the National Cancer Institute , the incidence of cervical cancer in the United States has been steadily declining in recent decades, from an estimated 11.2 cases per 100,000 women in 1992 to 6.7 cases per 100,000 women in 2019. Statistics from other parts of the world, however, paint a substantially different picture. In the...Read more
U-s-cancer-deaths-to-reduce-by-screening-uptake
2023 01 Dec
According to research published in JAMA Open, increasing use of recommended screening strategies could reduce the burden of cancer in the U.S. After conducting a decision analytical model study using simulation models of the natural history of cancer among U.S. residents, researchers observed a noteworthy outcome. A 10-percentage point...Read more
U-s-cancer-deaths-to-reduce-by-screening-uptake
2023 01 Dec
According to research published in JAMA Open, increasing use of recommended screening strategies could reduce the burden of cancer in the U.S. After conducting a decision analytical model study using simulation models of the natural history of cancer among U.S. residents, researchers observed a noteworthy outcome. A 10-percentage point...Read more
Cancercare-r-announces-appointment-of-christine-verini-to-ceo
2023 29 Nov
Verini to lead 80-year-old national nonprofit for people coping with cancer Cancer Care ®, the leading national nonprofit organization providing free, professional support services to anyone affected by cancer, announced the appointment of Christine Verini as its new Chief Executive Officer, effective December 1. This appointment is an integral...Read more
The-uk-accelerates-the-use-of-ai-to-tackle-the-largest-health-challenges
2023 02 Nov
The UK prime minister recently announced a new mission to accelerate the use of AI in life sciences to address today's major health challenges. This funding will be targeted towards areas that AI has the greatest potential to create breakthroughs in treatments, as well as exploring how AI could address conditions with some of the highest mortality...Read more
Primary-care-intervention-improves-rates-of-follow-up-after-abnormal-cancer-screening-results
2023 19 Oct
A recent study looked at whether interventions can improve timely follow-up of overdue abnormal cancer screening results. The primary care intervention was multi-level comprising electronic health record reminders, patient outreach and navigation. Scientists evaluated this innovation through a randomised clinical trial conducted across...Read more
The-need-to-address-missed-and-delayed-cancer-screenings-during-the-pandemic
2023 28 Sep
In a recent report, published in the journal Cancer, researchers have documented a significant decline in cancer screenings and subsequent diagnoses in the United States during the initial stages of the Covid-19 pandemic. There were notable decreases in the number of newly diagnosed cases across six types of cancer including colorectal, female breast,...Read more
Xencor-appoints-barbara-j-klencke-m-d-to-board-of-directors
2023 19 Sep
Xencor, Inc., a clinical-stage biopharmaceutical company developing engineered antibodies and cytokines for the treatment of cancer and autoimmune diseases announced the appointment of Barbara J. Klencke, M.D., to its board of directors. Dr. Klencke has more than 20 years of biopharmaceutical product development experience, and she most recently served...Read more
Microsoft-and-paige-to-develop-the-largest-image-based-ai-model-in-the-world-for-beating-cancer
2023 15 Sep
Paige, a healthcare technology disrupter, has partnered with Microsoft in the battle against cancer, advancing their joint efforts to transform cancer diagnosis and patient treatment. They aim to achieve this by constructing the world's largest image-based artificial intelligence (AI) model for digital pathology and oncology. Paige has developed...Read more
Advancing-cancer-care-maria-sklodowska-curie-institute-adopts-umi780-pet-ct-technology
2023 07 Sep
Located in Warsaw, the capital of Poland, the Maria Skłodowska-Curie National Research Institute of Oncology is a leading centre for cancer research and treatment with over 85 years of distinguished tradition. A beacon of modern oncological care, the centre comprises 13 highly specialised departments, each dedicated to providing the highest level of...Read more
Advancing-cancer-care-maria-sklodowska-curie-institute-adopts-umi780-pet-ct-technology
2023 07 Sep
Located in Warsaw, the capital of Poland, the Maria Skłodowska-Curie National Research Institute of Oncology is a leading centre for cancer research and treatment with over 85 years of distinguished tradition. A beacon of modern oncological care, the centre comprises 13 highly specialised departments, each dedicated to providing the highest level of...Read more
Medica-labmed-forum-four-exciting-topic-days-in-laboratory-medicine
2023 05 Sep
Cancer and coronary diseases, infections and new anti-bacterial active substances, digitalisation and artificial intelligence – these are some of the top issues discussed this year at the MEDICA LABMED FORUM, which is part of the MEDICA 2023 trade fair in Düsseldorf. Over the last years, the forum has developed into an especially noted part of the...Read more
Cancer-research-uk-revitalises-its-brand-to-illustrate-its-tangible-human-impact
2023 04 Sep
Cancer Research UK has refreshed its branding with the aim of highlighting the tangible impact of its work on the lives of cancer patients, rather than solely focusing on the science. On September 1st, Cancer Research UK launched a campaign titled 'We Are'. This campaign shines a spotlight on the moments that cancer patients and former patients...Read more
Multi-cancer-early-diagnosis-availability-for-patients-in-low-and-middle-income-countries
2023 30 Aug
The scale of destruction wreaked on human life and happiness by cancer hardly needs any illustration. Significant disparities exist between countries, caused primarily by differences in national wealth and income. OncoSeek provides good accuracy in detection and diagnosis and will be a game-changing and life-saving multi-cancer early detection test....Read more
Multi-cancer-early-diagnosis-availability-for-patients-in-low-and-middle-income-countries
2023 30 Aug
The scale of destruction wreaked on human life and happiness by cancer hardly needs any illustration. Significant disparities exist between countries, caused primarily by differences in national wealth and income. OncoSeek provides good accuracy in detection and diagnosis and will be a game-changing and life-saving multi-cancer early detection test....Read more
Multi-cancer-early-diagnosis-availability-for-patients-in-low-and-middle-income-countries
2023 30 Aug
The scale of destruction wreaked on human life and happiness by cancer hardly needs any illustration. Significant disparities exist between countries, caused primarily by differences in national wealth and income. OncoSeek provides good accuracy in detection and diagnosis and will be a game-changing and life-saving multi-cancer early detection test....Read more
Hologic-statement-on-recently-released-uspstf-breast-cancer-screening-guidelines
2023 09 May
As a leader in women’s health, Hologic knows that increasing access to breast cancer screening is critical to detecting cancer earlier and saving lives. We commend the U.S. Preventive Services Task Force (USPSTF) for changing their draft guidelines to recommend that women begin screening at age 40. Lowering the age for initial screening to 40...Read more
Chatgpt-to-dissolve-cancer-myths-and-misconceptions
2023 11 Apr
A team of researchers, from the University of Utah, have published a study in the Journal of The National Cancer Institute Cancer Spectrum to demonstrate whether a large language model (LLM) ChatGPT can deliver accurate information related to cancer information and dispel common concerns. Given the importance of accurate information in the field...Read more
Pfizer-invests-43b-in-new-cancer-drug-deal
2023 15 Mar
Pfizer is deploying its financial resources to accelerate the battle against cancer, having signed a $43 billion agreement to buy cancer drugmaker Seagen. Their goal is to reach deeper into new cancers treatments. Seagen specialises in a type of cancer therapy known as an antibody-drug conjugate, and its key products use lab-made proteins, known...Read more
Pfizer-invests-43b-in-new-cancer-drug-deal
2023 15 Mar
Pfizer is deploying its financial resources to accelerate the battle against cancer, having signed a $43 billion agreement to buy cancer drugmaker Seagen. Their goal is to reach deeper into new cancers treatments. Seagen specialises in a type of cancer therapy known as an antibody-drug conjugate, and its key products use lab-made proteins, known...Read more
World-cancer-day-take-action-to-make-a-positive-difference
2023 04 Feb
Today, February 4, is World Cancer Day. Led by The Union for International Cancer Control (UICC), the day aims to raise awareness and drive collective action in an effort to combat the disease and save lives. This is the second year of the three-year “close the care gap” campaign centred on reducing the inequities that exist in accessing quality...Read more
Dr-raghu-nandan-joins-los-angeles-cancer-network
2022 01 Dec
Los Angeles Cancer Network (LACN), one of the leading cancer and blood disorder centers in Los Angeles , is proud to announce that board-certified hematologist/oncologist Raghu Nandan , MD and his team have officially joined it's growing network. This new addition to LACN is located at 3650 South St., Suite 212, Lakewood, CA 90712. "We...Read more
Adherence-rates-differ-after-positive-lung-cancer-screening-examination
2022 18 Nov
In a cohort study of 685 adults with a positive lung cancer screening examination, adherence to recommended care improved among those with a higher suspicion of lung cancer, as well as after extending the follow-up timeline. The study was published in JAMA Network. Recruited individuals were aged 18 years and over who underwent lung cancer...Read more
Nuvalent-appoints-michael-l-meyers-md-phd-to-board-of-directors
2022 06 Oct
Nuvalent, Inc, a clinical-stage biopharmaceutical company focused on creating precisely targeted therapies for clinically proven kinase targets in cancer announced the appointment of Michael L. Meyers , M.D., Ph.D., to its Board of Directors. An experienced drug developer and medical oncologist who has contributed to the successful development and...Read more
New-imaging-system-could-accelerate-cancer-prognosis
2022 23 Sep
A research team at the University of Colorado Anschutz Medical Campus discovered a new imaging information system that could accelerate prognosis for certain cancers, including pancreatic and gastrointestinal cancers. For years the Ki67 protein has been the proliferation marker oncologists used for human tumor cells. However, medical professionals...Read more
Netflix-style-algorithm-for-blueprint-of-cancer
2022 21 Jun
A team of scientists have used artificial intelligence (AI) to develop a Netflix-style algorithm to investigate and categorise DNA changes across the cancer genome. The paper, titled “Signatures of copy number alterations in human cancer”, is published in Nature. They identify 21 common faults that occur to the structure, order and number of...Read more