The Latest Breaking News from Chemotherapy

King meets chemo patients and tries out robot used in surgery during visit

The King unveiled a plaque marking the 300th anniversary of Guy’s Hospital.

Evening Standard · May 11

Low-Dose Vitamin D Doubled Chemo Success—Cancer Disappeared in 43% of Women Taking It

Cancer treatment conversations often focus on powerful drugs, aggressive therapies, and difficult side effects, but a growing body of research suggests that something as simple as vitamin D may play a surprisingly important role in treatment success. A recent clinical study drew attention after researchers found that low-dose vitamin D…

Budget and the Bees · May 10

NHS cancer nurses exposed to toxic chemicals linked to miscarriage due to inadequate PPE

Exclusive: Thousands of healthcare workers who administer toxic drugs such as chemotherapy are routinely provided with just a plastic apron and gloves as protection, The Independent can reveal

The Independent UK · May 7

Coronation Street legend reveals breast cancer diagnosis as stars rally round

In a video posted on Instagram, Tracy Shaw told fans she is due to start chemotherapy for five months.

Evening Standard · Apr 25

Experimental drug doubles one-year survival in pancreatic cancer

A new drug that works by making tumors more susceptible to chemotherapy and the immune system has increased survival in those with advanced pancreatic cancer in a trial.

LiveScience · Apr 18

NHS improves genetic testing for minority ethnic cancer patients

Exclusive: Pre-chemotherapy tests previously did not look for gene variant that put some ethnicities at higher risk of serious side effects

The Guardian - UK · Apr 13

New pancreatic cancer drug nearly doubles survival time in patients

Pancreatic cancer is the only cancer with a five-year survival rate that’s below 20%

The Independent UK · Apr 13

Chemotherapy Side Effects & Recovery Guide: What to Expect and How to Manage Symptoms

Chemotherapy drugs and cancer therapy explained with side effects, recovery timelines, and ways to manage chemo side effects effectively.

Medical Daily · Mar 31

Pig semen component could deliver chemotherapy to hard-to-reach eye cancer, mouse study suggests

Researchers showed that "exosomes" from pig semen may be used in a potential new treatment for retinoblastoma.

LiveScience · Mar 30

Refugee detained by ICE missed vital chemo sessions and is now on his deathbed, family says

IN FOCUS: EXCLUSIVE DETAILS: A Laotian refugee whose family fled to America after the Vietnam War has just days to live after missing vital chemotherapy sessions while in ICE detention, his loved ones tell Rhian Lubin

The Independent UK · Mar 27