Cancer News
Microscopic patch offers needle-free biopsy breakthrough
Interesting Engineering - 17-Jun-2025
New patch collects molecular data without cutting tissue, enabling faster, safer disease diagnosis
Read more...Predicting health risks from a single snapshot
The Lancet Digital Health - 06-Jun-2025
FaceAge estimates health from photos, aiding cancer care and improving survival predictions
Read more...Magnetic nanorobots target cancer cells with localized heat therapy
Live Forever Club - 13-May-2025
The study shows potential for precision medicine applications
Read more...Annual blood test could revolutionize cancer detection
Independent - 09-May-2025
Annual screening could halve late-stage cancers and cut deaths by 21% in five years
Read more...FaceAge: the algorithm that measures how you’re really aging
ScienceAlert - 09-May-2025
AI offers a snapshot of biological age to guide medical care
Read more...CT scans linked to rising cancer risk, study finds
Independent - 17-Apr-2025
Experts urge caution over routine scans due to long-term radiation risks
Read more...Tiny magnetic robot captures 3D scans deep inside the body to help detect cancer
University of Leeds - 26-Mar-2025
The robot takes detailed 3D scans without needing surgery
Read more...The warning in our blood: How ageing signals cancer years before diagnosis
Live Forever Club - 26-Mar-2025
This age-linked surge may help detect cancer early
Read more...Large animals do get more cancer, but evolution helps fight it
Lifespan.io (LEAF) - 11-Mar-2025
Understanding these mechanisms could help cancer research in humans
Read more...Switching from butter to plant oils may lower risk of early death
Independent - 07-Mar-2025
A major study finds plant-based oils may help reduce the risk of early death
Read more...Bicycle Therapeutics eyes transformational growth in 2025
Business Weekly - 25-Feb-2025
With nearly $880 million in cash, Bicycle Therapeutics advances innovative cancer therapies
Read more...Gaps in cancer care: NHS failing to deliver crucial treatments
BBC - 19-Feb-2025
Doctors warn that treatment disparities across hospitals are putting patients’ lives at risk
Read more...PharosAI: pioneering AI to transform cancer care
King’s College London - 11-Feb-2025
Harnessing NHS data to accelerate diagnosis and drug discovery
Read more...Can anti-ageing injections reverse cellular decline?
The Guardian - 08-Feb-2025
Scientists test drugs that clear “zombie cells” to slow ageing and improve health
Read more...Can ageing research help prevent cancer?
British Society for Research on Ageing (BSRA) - 04-Feb-2025
Exploring the links between ageing, biomarkers, and cancer prevention
Read more...Stronger bodies, longer lives for cancer patients
The Guardian - 22-Jan-2025
Fitness and muscle strength linked to better survival rates
Read more...A new blood test, TriOx, analyzes DNA to detect six types of cancer early
Independent - 08-Jan-2025
It offers a faster, less invasive way to improve early diagnosis
Read more...Record progress in early cancer diagnosis across England
BBC - 02-Jan-2025
Increased screening and awareness drive advances, but challenges in treatment delays remain
Read more...Proteins in blood may predict cancer risk years in advance
Oxford Population Health - 15-May-2024
Research holds the key for early detection and prevention of cancer
Read more...At-home blood testing device approved for cancer patients in the UK
BBC - 10-May-2024
Greater convenience for patients and could potentially reduce NHS costs
Read more...Fewer people are dying from cancer, but more people are getting it
Independent - 13-Mar-2024
Prostate, breast, liver, and kidney cancers are driving this increase
Read more...A new way to understand ageing by looking at how DNA is organized in our cells
Live Forever Club - 21-Feb-2024
The approach may lead to earlier disease detection & better treatments
Read more...Good news for smokers: Stopping, no matter your age, cuts your risk of cancer
The Guardian - 07-Feb-2024
Research shows 57% reduction in lung cancer risk for those who quit before 50
Read more...A novel blood test utilizes protein analysis for early detection of 18 cancers
The Guardian - 09-Jan-2024
Test reported high sensitivity and specificity, better than other similar assays
Read more...3 million people tested for cancer in England, will it save lives?
BBC - 31-Dec-2023
Progress with early detection, but treatment delays and funding pressures demand urgent attention
Read more...Lifetime healthy body weight may lower your risk of cancer
Independent - 06-Jul-2023
Overweight and obese is linked to developing 18 cancer types - early prevention is the key
Read more...Cancer in the young: A global trend raising alarms and spurring research
New Scientist - 29-Mar-2023
From diet to lifestyle, experts explore potential culprits behind this worrying trend
Read more...Ultra-processed foods effect overall health, may increase risk for cancer
Independent - 01-Feb-2023
Studies also link UPFs with heart disease, obesity, type 2 diabetes besides cancer
Read more...iKnife can diagnose endometrial cancer within seconds, paves way for new diagnostic pathways
The Guardian - 03-Jan-2023
Getting diagnosis within seconds could enable women confirmed to have cancer start treatment sooner
Read more...New blood test accurately detects cancer in patients with early symptoms
Guardian - 05-Jan-2022
Game changer in cancer treatment by improving early access to drugs and thereby survival rates
Read more...Biosplice dosed first patient with cirtuvivint in phase 1 clinical trial
Global News - 17-Nov-2021
Evaluates the safety and anti-tumor efficacy of oral cirtuvivint in cancer patients
Read more...Blind mole rats use junk DNA to trigger self-destruction of cancer cells
The Scientist - 30-Sep-2021
Retrotransposons activate immune response against precancerous cells - may have implications in humans
Read more...Technology to create virtual tumours and treat them with AI-designed nanoparticles
Nano Magazine - 22-Sep-2021
Virtual cancer tumours can be grown and we can design personalised nanoparticles to treat them
Read more...AstraZeneca announces 72% risk reduction in death or progression with novel breast cancer drug
Independent - 19-Sep-2021
Enhertu improved overall survival rate in breast cancer patients
Read more...World's first 3D scanner for remote and early detection of skin cancer
University of Queensland - 13-Sep-2021
People in Queensland can sign up to partake in the screening trial at Brisbane
Read more...BioNTech begins human trials for mRNA therapy targeting colon cancer and melanoma
Lifespan.io (LEAF) - 10-Sep-2021
mRNA cocktail treatment shows anti-tumor effect without toxic side effects in mice
Read more...FDA warns robotic surgery for breast cancer is unproven and could pose health risks
pharmaphorum - 22-Aug-2021
Prior study approval and monitoring long-term outcomes are needed to ensure patient's safety
Read more...A real tumour printed from patient's own cells to predict best cancer therapies
Irish Times - 18-Aug-2021
Overcomes a long trial and error process and accelerates personalized treatment
Read more...Image-based prediction of skin cancer clinical management decisions by AI
Massive Science - 15-Aug-2021
Deep learning could improve diagnosis of non-white skin lesions if trained correctly
Read more...AbbVie and Calico extends their collab up to 2025 with a $1 billion deal
FierceBiotech - 27-Jul-2021
Supports ageing research and advancing early-stage projects to phase 2 trials over the next decade
Read more...Galapagos giant tortoises kill damaged cells to resist cancer and ageing
New Scientist - 20-Jul-2021
Large, long living animals offer insights on natural ways of cancer resistance
Read more...New urine test detects cancer cells and their location using nanoparticles
Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT) - 15-Jul-2021
Screening cancers non-invasively; shows safety in phase 1 trials
Read more...A more comfortable breast cancer diagnosis tool begins trials in UK
Guardian - 09-Jul-2021
Provides early diagnosis in younger women, eliminating pain and discomfort
Read more...AI outperforms radiologists detecting early signs of prostate cancer in CT scans
Medgadget - 08-Jul-2021
Latest AI platform developed to improve diagnostic accuracy of prostate cancer
Read more...Cancer death rates in US record major drop, according to latest health report
STAT - 08-Jul-2021
Improved survival rates for lung and skin cancer, thanks to new FDA approved therapies
Read more...New study spots cancer tumors in very early stages by simple blood test
Guardian - 25-Jun-2021
Early stage detection of cancer has highest chance of cure
Read more...GammaDelta to start trials on T-cell therapy in blood cancer patients
European Pharmaceutical Manufacturer - 22-Jun-2021
Killing the invisible cancer cells with unique gamma delta T lymphocytes
Read more...Contract award for the supply of DPYD testing kits to NHS Wales
GenomeWeb - 18-Jun-2021
Technology suitable for meeting the lab requirements to deliver the service
Read more...Nasal swab and blood test for early detection of lung cancer
Evening Standard - 11-Jun-2021
People in Hampshire and Yorkshire will be invited for participation in the trial
Read more...World's first robot assisted surgery saved an 85-years-old's eyesight
South London Press (SLP) - 10-Jun-2021
Treating the incurable - robotic technology improved precision and accuracy of surgeons
Read more...THz perception: Exciting avenue of research for Cancer treatment
The Engineer - 07-Jun-2021
Improvement in quality of life by 5 to 10 years in cancer patients
Read more...New missile-like radioactive therapy treats prostate cancer
The Institute of Cancer Research (ICR) - 03-Jun-2021
Precisely targeted therapy shrank tumours and extends life by 38% in men
Read more...Just 10 minutes a month and make a skin self-examination
Melanoma UK - 01-Jun-2021
SkinVision helps to detect skin cancer at an early stage when its most treatable.
Read more...Achilles raised $175.5 million to develop new cancer immunotherapies
Cancer Research UK - 18-May-2021
Patient-specific cell therapies under clinical trials for treating lung cancer and melanoma
Read more...A simple blood test detects cancer even at its earliest stage
Mint - 09-May-2021
This could be a major breakthrough, but with a 100% accuracy claim it definitely needs reproducing
Read more...Carbon nanotubes deliver drugs directly to targeted site
Nano Magazine - 05-May-2021
Breakthrough strategy involving fusion of drug carrier membrane with the cell
Read more...Cancer drugs can be caged until delivered to the target site
Nano Magazine - 08-Apr-2021
Interesting drug delivery approach with rotaxanes to improve drug efficiency & reduce side effects
Read more...FDA designates breakthrough therapy for IceCure's medical device
MassDevice - 05-Apr-2021
Cryoablation system using liquid nitrogen sets new standards for treating breast cancer
Read more...'Rogue' protein assists cancer progression in humans
The Scientist - 01-Apr-2021
Inactivating Siglec-XII could lower the risk of cancer, but more research is still needed
Read more...Colorectal cancer cells turn to normal-like cells - halting cancer spread
Lifespan.io (LEAF) - 29-Mar-2021
New therapeutic alternative to prevent cancer progression by suppressing the causative agent SETDB1
Read more...CAR Macrophages for cancer immunotherapy enters phase 1 trial
The Scientist - 26-Mar-2021
Gene modified macrophages may surpass CAR T cells in treating solid tumors
Read more...Gene modified immune cells prevent cancer metastasis in mice
Medical Xpress - 24-Mar-2021
Signaling distant sites to alert & activate cancer killing immune cells in advance
Read more...Cancer vaccines based on mRNA technology will be available soon
Sky News - 19-Mar-2021
Science behind developing Covid-19 vaccines could bring us cancer shots too
Read more...Whales revealed clues in fight against ageing and cancer
CNN - 07-Mar-2021
Positive evolution, gene duplications are linked to longevity and anti-cancer traits of cetaceans
Read more...Bionaut labs developed microbots to tackle untreatable cancers
FierceBiotech - 03-Mar-2021
Real injectable robots delivering drugs exactly where they're needed - the future is here!
Read more...Investment venture launches $10M for Scottish life sciences firms
BBC - 16-Feb-2021
Eos Advisory and Kineticos collab will help find treatment for incurable cancers
Read more...Defeat lung cancer at an early stage with CT scan
Guardian - 14-Feb-2021
CT scan detects 70% of early-stage lung cancers; NHS England launches pilot screening
Read more...Obesity rivals smoking as a leading cause of cancer
Guardian - 14-Feb-2021
Regular exercise & better diet lowers cholesterol and can help in preventing cancer
Read more...A green tea compound helps fight cancer via p53 interaction
Medical Xpress - 12-Feb-2021
Antioxidant compound in green tea improves p53 levels and insights offer new approach to cancer therapies
Read more...A 15-minute prostate cancer scan could replace invasive tests
Guardian - 11-Feb-2021
Prostagram allows easy access and a precise diagnosis of aggressive prostate cancers
Read more...Stool transplants help skin cancer patients respond to immunotherapy
Guardian - 04-Feb-2021
Poop to pill: fecal transplants restore healthy gut microbes boosting immunity to fight cancer
Read more...Calico and AbbVie announced early-stage trials for new therapies
Calico - 03-Feb-2021
Clinical trials in progress for potential targets of cancer and neurodegenerative diseases
Read more...One time injection of nanoparticles to treat skin cancer
Yale News - 02-Feb-2021
Nanoparticles with chemotherapy agent act longer, a potential alternative to cancer surgeries
Read more...Genetic engineers used origami method in gene splicing process
The University of Sydney - 17-Jan-2021
Customizable nanobots to the cancer type could silence the targeted cancer genes
Read more...GRAIL partnered with the NHS to detect cancers early with a simple blood test
GRAIL - 11-Jan-2021
Hopefully this test could be available on the NHS later this year - form an orderly queue!
Read more...Tempus launches a smart handheld device 'Tempus ONE' for oncologists
Business Wire - 11-Jan-2021
Relays all information & reports to offer real time solutions to physician problems
Read more...Inhibition of mitochondrial DNA might suppress tumour growth
Nature - 04-Jan-2021
IMTs degraded 1 in 3 cancer cell lines in vitro, and early promise in mice
Read more...Cancer survivors have a greater risk of developing & dying from new cancers
Fight Aging! - 29-Dec-2020
Reinforce importance of surveillance & preventive measures to tackle cancers
Read more...NHS offers test to avoid unwanted side effects of chemotherapy
Guardian - 28-Dec-2020
A landmark strategy towards integrating personalised treatments in routine cancer care
Read more...Telomere shortening - a new milestone in cancer therapy
Medical News Today - 25-Dec-2020
Shortening telomere length in cancerous cells will prevent them from dividing
Read more...Nanotech nurtures unique treatment for inoperable cancers
pharmaphorum - 18-Dec-2020
Innovate UK is funding specialists of nanotechnology & bioimaging to cure cancer
Read more...Targeted nanoparticles in cancer therapy can reduce side effects
LMU Munich (Ludwig-Maximilians-Universitat Munchen) - 15-Dec-2020
Calcium and citrate filled nanoparticles selectively kills cancer cells in mice
Read more...A study on mice revealed fatty diets are no good for immunity
New Atlas - 09-Dec-2020
Consuming high fat diet may weaken the immunity and its ability against cancer
Read more...Tiny spheres could deliver cancer drugs with no side effects
University of Leeds - 09-Dec-2020
Antibody guided microbubbles improves cancer therapy and eliminates toxicity
Read more...Microsoft AI tool fastens cancer screening tests in hospitals
pharmaphorum - 09-Dec-2020
Project InnerEye reduces clinicians workload and improves cancer care
Read more...Study supports link between ageing, telomere length & cancer
New Atlas - 02-Dec-2020
Telomere shortening might be a protective measure to ward off cancers as we age
Read more...A blood test that can detect 50 types of cancer
BBC - 27-Nov-2020
NHS to offer this test to 165,000 people next year for detecting cancers early
Read more...Targeting senescence might help fight cancers
Longevity Technology - 24-Nov-2020
Senolytics to treat cancers - study finds correlation between senescence & survival
Read more...A novel gene editing tool to fight aggressive cancers
Medical Xpress - 18-Nov-2020
Uses CRISPR technology to target and destroy cancer cells
Read more...LIfT BioSciences cell therapy infiltrates pancreatic tumour in mice models
LIfT BioSciences - 09-Nov-2020
N-LIfT is an allogenic cell therapy which recruits patient's own immune cells against cancers
Read more...Exercise could boost immune cells to help fight cancers
ScienceAlert - 28-Oct-2020
Metabolites produced during exercise activate cancer-fighting T cells in mouse models
Read more...Survey shows that 47% of women don't check their breasts regularly
Guardian - 26-Oct-2020
Findings are worrisome as self examination helps in early diagnosis
Read more...Calico partners with AbbVie to develop a cancer drug
San Francisco Business Times - 19-Oct-2020
Ex-Genentech CEO's drug company starts first clinical trial of cancer research
Read more...Artificial Intelligence overcomes endoscopist challenges
Med-Tech News - 13-Oct-2020
AI provides cheaper and accurate precision for identifying colorectal polyps
Read more...ProdromeScan to assess biochemical status in breast cancer
Prodrome Sciences - 12-Oct-2020
A blood test that can detect biomarkers for breast cancer risk and activity
Read more...Tumor regression achieved with single 3-pronged immunotherapy injection
Lifespan.io (LEAF) - 29-Sep-2020
IL-12 self-replicating RNA delivered in lipid nanoparticles (LNPs) shows good results in mice
Read more...Illumina reunites with cancer testing firm Grail, worth $8 billion deal
FierceBiotech - 21-Sep-2020
Marks new era in advancing screening and early diagnosis of cancer technology
Read more...AstraZeneca partners up with Daiichi Sankyo for cancer drug
Guardian - 27-Jul-2020
New drug could become the best one to target and treat multiple tumours in the future
Read more...New blood test detects cancer 4 years before symptoms appear
Guardian - 21-Jul-2020
When improved, could one day promote prevention and early treatment
Read more...Highly specific and effective anti-cancer custom nanoparticle
Nano Magazine - 08-Jul-2020
Able to regress tumor in mice within one to two days, and prevent regrowth
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