Screening The European Breast Cancer Conference in Amsterdam has heard that thousands of cases of breast cancer are going undetected by the standard screening techniques used by the NHS.
Mar 11, 2016
Mar 10, 2016
Promise of simple point-of-care diagnosis of cancer and other diseases
Scientists in Singapore have developed an optical device that could bring on-the-spot diagnosis for some cancers and other diseases closer to becoming a reality, it’s been reported this week.
Mar 10, 2016
How does ethnicity and exercise affect breast cancer? Latest data from the 10th European Breast Cancer Conference
Researchers in Hong Kong have found a genetic mutation that they believe is linked with a high risk of breast cancer. They believe the discovery could be important enough to be included in genetic screening for women of Chinese origin.
Feb 24, 2016
Simple steps to manage your cancer treatment side effects
We talk a lot about the importance of ‘living well with cancer’. We know there’s a chance it could improve our treatment outcomes and make us feel energised throughout the day as we go through our treatment. But there’s also evidence to show that it […]
Feb 19, 2016
How simple lifestyle changes can give you a much needed boost
Cancer treatments continue to improve and more patients than ever survive beyond treatment, so it’s important to look at how quality of life can be maximised for patients living with and beyond cancer. In fact, quality of life can be greatly improved by a few […]