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One week of radiotherapy ‘just as good as three’ for early-stage breast cancer

Since 2020, it is estimated that tens of thousands of people in the UK have already benefited from a shorter radiotherapy course on the NHS.

The Independent UK

Cancer in the under-50s: Obesity is an important driver, researchers warn

Overweight and obesity, which have increased steadily since 1995, seem to be key factors in the rise of cancer cases, experts suggest.

Evening Standard

Researchers warn of key new driver of 11 cancers in under-50s – and it’s not smoking or poor diet

A new study has found that 11 types of cancer are on the rise in the 20 to 49-year-old age group

The Independent UK

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Scientists develop AI tool to predict how cancer patients will respond to NHS drug

New PhenMap tool helps to spot patterns ‘otherwise impossible for a human to see’, researcher says

The Independent UK

World leading £1bn cancer research "village" in south London wins planning green light

Plans for a new research neighbourhood include homes for 220 people, a pub, padel court and open spaces

Evening Standard

Simple blood test can predict which breast cancer treatment will work best, study finds

Exclusive: DNA test means patients could be offered most effective treatment first, boosting their chances of beating the disease

The Guardian - UK

Earnings Kickoff, CPI and Other Can't Miss Items this Week

Markets enter a massive week marking the unofficial start of Q4 earnings season with major financial institutions including JPMorgan, Bank of America, and Goldman Sachs reporting results.

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Tumour samples from the 1950s could reveal why more young people are getting bowel cancer

Bowel cancer diagnosis among younger people is expected to double by 2030

The Independent UK

Board must not blame individuals for destroying Eljamel records, inquiry told

The inquiry is examining the professional practice of disgraced neurosurgeon Sam Eljamel within NHS Tayside.

Evening Standard

Cancer experts warn these men should have prostate screenings every year

BRCA gene mutations are linked to a higher chance of developing prostate cancer at a younger age and in a more aggressive form

The Independent UK

Men with BRCA gene mutations ‘should be given annual prostate cancer checks’

The UK National Screening Committee is reviewing the evidence for an NHS prostate cancer screening programme.

Evening Standard

‘Game-changing’ breast cancer pill to be offered on NHS

The new treatment helps to slow or stop the spread of cancer cells

The Independent UK

‘Gamechanging’ breast cancer pill to be offered on NHS in England and Wales

U-turn by medicines watchdog means about 3,000 women with advanced forms of disease could benefit each year

The Guardian - UK

‘Landmark moment’ as new pill approved for common type of advanced breast cancer

The Institute of Cancer Research, London, which helped develop the drug, welcomed the move.

The Independent UK

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A new AI tool could slash cancer drug research waiting times in half

AI technology developed by a team at The Institute of Cancer Research may be able to streamline the years-long drug discovery process

Evening Standard

Groundbreaking form of AI ‘could speed up drug development by around six years’

Experts say the approach could also save millions of pounds by cutting projects or clinical trials that would otherwise fail.

Evening Standard

London scientists find new way to predict which tumours will become aggressive

Discovery paves way for treatments to stop disease

The Independent UK

Scientists pave way to stopping aggressive cancers before they spread

The discovery could pave the way for treatments to halt cancer progression

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Evening Standard

New bowel cancer test shows greater than 90% accuracy in high-risk patients

Experts hope to create a blood test to see which patients with inflammatory bowel disease are most at risk of bowel cancer.

Evening Standard

Town centre ‘Man Van’ prostate cancer checks boost diagnosis – research

A ‘Man Van’ mobile testing unit was sent to target at-risk groups in London, working with local hospitals and community leaders to drive awareness.

Evening Standard

New scanning technique offers hope for brain cancer patients

Glioblastomas are a fast-growing type of brain tumour.

The Independent UK

Prostate cancer breakthrough as scientists pinpoint protein for treatment

The researchers estimate that around 10% of people with prostate cancer have high levels of this protein

The Guardian - UK

Kit Hill obituary

Other lives: Physicist who made major contributions to the use of ultrasound in medical diagnosis and understanding the effects of radioactive fallout

Evening Standard

Cancer cells trick the body into helping them grow - Tech & Science Daily podcast

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The Independent UK

Cancers pretend to be ‘super fit’ to steal nutrients from cells, study finds

Scientists hope that having a better understanding of the process will lead to new ways of treating the disease

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