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Executive Health Management

Valo-therapeutics-appoints-hemanshu-shah-as-chief-business-officer

2022 16 Jun

Valo Therapeutics Oy, the developer of novel, adaptable immunotherapy platforms for cancer and infectious diseases announced the appointment of Dr Hemanshu Shah as Chief Business Officer (CBO), based in the US. ValoTx’s CEO, Paul Higham, said, “I am delighted to welcome Dr Hemanshu Shah as our CBO. Hemanshu brings a wealth of business development...Read more

IMAGING Management

Cancer-vanishes-for-every-patient-with-dostarlimab

2022 08 Jun

A small group of patients with rectal cancer have experienced a scientific miracle - a cancer drug that made their cancer vanish completely.  In a small trial at Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center, patients with rectal cancer received dostarlimab, an anti–PD-1 monoclonal antibody, administered every three weeks for six months. The trial included...Read more

IT Management

Therapeutic-comedy-in-self-care-app-improves-cancer-patient-mental-health

2022 20 May

The ComedyCures Foundation collaborated with the mental health platform, Neolth, to determine if using comedy in a self-care app can improve mental health in patients with advanced cancer.    Participants (31 women) used the Neolth app for eight weeks from September 2021 to November 2021, watching at least one ComedyCures video and practicing...Read more

Executive Health Management

Arcellx-appoints-olivia-ware-to-board-of-directors

2022 16 May

Arcellx, Inc.a biotechnology company reimagining cell therapy through the development of innovative immunotherapies for patients with cancer and other incurable diseases  announced the appointment of Olivia Ware to its Board of Directors. Ms. Ware, a successful executive, brings a wealth of knowledge from her more than 20 years of experience in biotech...Read more

IMAGING Management

Ge-healthcare-collaborates-with-raysearch-to-improve-radiation-oncology-treatment-planning

2022 09 May

GE Healthcare is proud to announce that it has entered into an agreement to collaborate with  RaySearch Laboratories  AB (publ), a leading radiation oncology software provider, to develop a new radiation therapy simulation and treatment planning workflow solution, designed to simplify how radiation will be targeted to shrink a tumor. The companies...Read more

IMAGING Management

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2022 23 Oct

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Executive Health Management

Esmo-asia-congress-2022

2022 02 Dec

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Executive Health Management

Immunicom-appoints-dr-annette-marleau-as-chief-technology-officer

2022 17 Feb

Dr. Marleau will direct the Company’s R&D efforts and advance its pipeline of subtractive therapies treating cancer and other terminal diseases Immunicom, Inc., a clinical-stage biotechnology company pioneering subtractive therapies to treat unmet medical needs in cancer and other terminal diseases, announced that Dr. Annette Marleau is assuming...Read more

Executive Health Management

Carevive-appoints-aaron-galaznik-m-d-as-chief-scientific-officer

2022 15 Feb

Pharma Industry Veteran Brings Critical Expertise in Real-World Evidence Generation and Data Analytics Strategies to the Company Carevive Systems  the leading oncology-focused health technology company centered on understanding and improving the experience of patients with cancer has announced that it has appointed Aaron Galaznik, M.D. as...Read more

IT Management

The-future-of-oncology-earlier-detection-saving-more-lives-with-the-help-of-ai

2022 04 Feb

Many cancer patients are experiencing the crippling effects created by the pandemic. One example of this is illustrated by a recent survey in which a group of radiation oncologists in the U.S. describe how  their patients presented with more advanced cancers over the course of the pandemic. [1]  Shutdowns and ongoing concerns about COVID-19 have...Read more

Executive Health Management

We-can-do-better

2022 04 Feb

When Inspire2Live organised its first Annual Congress in 2011, José Baselga was one of the speakers, and he opened his speech with the following statement: “We are not meant to be here for 1- or 2-months’ life extension. We can do better!” It was a powerful statement for patients and oncology researchers alike. For patients, because we all...Read more

Executive Health Management

Nrg-oncology-semi-annual-winter-meeting-2022

2022 07 Feb

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Quality-of-life-for-the-global-patient

2021 04 Nov

In our world live 7.8 billion people. Pharma only focuses on cancer treatments for 1.6 billion people. How can the other 6.2 billion people hold no interest for pharma? Even from a commercial perspective, it is unwise to neglect these people. And don’t say that there is no profit possible in low- and middle-income countries. Pharma can turn a profit...Read more

Executive Health Management

Understanding-us-cancer-care-spending-in-2018

2021 08 Oct

The 15 most prevalent cancers incurred a cost of $156.2 billion in 2018. Breast cancer patients contributed to the highest number of services and spending. Almost 20% of US cancer spending was on radiology Although how to deliver quality but affordable care to US patients requiring cancer treatment has been widely debated, the specific...Read more

Women's Health

Womens-cancer-screenings-fell-by-more-than-80-during-covid

2021 05 Jul

According to the CDC’s National Breast and Cervical Cancer Early Detection Program, breast cancer screenings for underserved women decreased by 87%, and by 84% for cervical cancer, during April 2020 when compared to the previous five years of averages for the month. In a statement, lead study author and CDC health scientist Amy DeGroff said...Read more

Cardiology Management

Statins-reduce-risk-of-cancer-in-heart-failure-patients

2021 29 Jun

New findings published in the European Heart Journal report that statin use among patients with heart failure is associated with a 16% lower risk of developing cancer compared with non-statin users. Findings also show that statin use was associated with a 26% reduced risk of dying from cancer. There is sufficient clinical evidence to show that...Read more

Cardiology Management

Financial-toxicity-with-cvd-higher-than-cancer

2021 29 Jun

  Cancer and cardiovascular disease are the two leading causes of mortality. They are also leading contributors to increasing healthcare costs for both healthcare systems and patients.   Financial toxicity is a well-known side effect of the high costs associated with cancer care. However, in recent years, clinical studies have suggested that...Read more

Women's Health

Cnn-anchor-urges-women-to-get-educated-about-this-common-cancer

2021 15 Jun

CNN's chief international anchor Christiane Amanpour announced she has ovarian cancer after a four-week absence from her CNN programme while she underwent treatment. The Emmy Award-winning journalist discussed her diagnosis and treatment, and had a strong message for viewers during her CNN International programme "Amanpour," June 14. "Like millions...Read more

Executive Health Management

Bridging-the-policy-to-practice-gap-in-cancer-care

2021 01 Jun

Based on experience in a first set of cities across Africa, Asia, Eastern Europe and Latin America, this article highlights key challenges and enablers for translating policy into practice for quality, equitable cancer care. Key Points Programmatic strategies to address complex health challenges can be accelerated by enabling...Read more

IT Management

Ai-tool-may-improve-diagnosis-of-metastatic-cancers

2021 17 May

New research published in the journal Nature describes an artificial intelligence (AI) tool that could improve the diagnosis for patients with complex metastatic cancer. In 1 to 2 percent of these cases, the primary site of tumour origin cannot be determined, and patients often have to undergo extensive diagnostic procedures, which can delay treatment....Read more

IMAGING Management

Ai-to-support-breast-tomosynthesis-image-interpretation

2021 09 May

Digital breast tomosynthesis (DBT) is increasingly used in breast cancer screening, as it increases sensitivity of mammography. Due to the large number of images, reading errors occur as well as an increase in reading time.   This is based on findings from a study on the “Impact of artificial intelligence support on accuracy and reading time in breast...Read more

Women's Health

Breast-surgery-portfolio

2021 02 May

One of the first questions a woman may ask once she has been diagnosed with breast cancer is, “When will I get back to live my life as normal as possible?”. So, it is comforting to know that there are systems in place that enable healthcare professionals to help every patient on the road to recovery and normality.   Hologic offers a portfolio that...Read more

IMAGING Management

Less-shut-eye-if-you-have-breast-cancer

2021 11 Apr

A recent study has shown that women with breast or endometrial cancer have increased levels of obstructive sleep apnoea (OSA). Researchers from the Ludwig Engel Centre for Respiratory Research, the Westmead Institute for Medical Research, and the University of Sydney, Australia, found that various epidemiological studies reported increased mortality...Read more

IMAGING Management

Future-forward-particle-beam-therapy-zaps-cancer

2021 05 Apr

Researchers from the Centre for the Clinical Application of Particles (CCAP) [i]  recently presented results from a study on “An interdisciplinary collaboration transforming personalised, precision,  particle-beam therapy of the future.” This study includes the LhARA project that is currently in the Research and Development phase.  Cancer is the...Read more

IMAGING Management

A-long-and-winding-road-from-surgery-to-port

2021 22 Mar

Researchers from the Brighton and Sussex University Hospital Trust (BSUH) presented results from a study on “ Time from Surgery to Post-operative Radiotherapy ” at the Annual Radiotherapy and Oncology Meeting of the British Institute of Radiology (BIR) from 17 to 19 March 2021.   Survival rates are significantly worse for patients with head and...Read more

IMAGING Management

International-cancer-imaging-society-icis-2021

2021 19 Sep

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We-care-about-cancer-care

2021 08 Mar

The Lancet Oncology Commission on Medical Imaging and Nuclear Medicine presented their research aims, findings and recommendations at ECR 2021, on policy and investment regarding the imaging of cancer patients at country and global levels. These findings may aid in implementing the 2017 Cancer Resolution “Cancer prevention and control in the context...Read more

Health Management

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2021 15 Feb

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Breast-cancer-screening-after-male-to-female-transition-in-transgender-women

2021 15 Feb

Despite the lack of general consensus about the optimal breast cancer screening approach in transgender women, it is imperative that physicians remain vigilant and aware of each transgender individual’s health risks based on their birth assigned sex and their particular mode of gender-affirming therapy. Key Points Over the last decade,...Read more

Executive Health Management

Eu-eur4-billion-beating-cancer-plan

2021 04 Feb

The EU is strengthening its war on cancer with its new Beating Cancer plan. The initiative budgeted at €4 billion will focus on research and its practical applications for better treatments.   You might also like: Breast Cancer Surpasses Lung as Most Diagnosed Cancer   With only a tenth of the global population, one in four cancer...Read more