4 d. ago Fungus dubbed ‘mummy’s curse’ could make a powerful cancer drug, new study reveals

Fungus thought to be found in ancient tombs may disrupt cell division process that causes leukemia

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5 d. ago Cancer breakthrough could transform chemotherapy success rates in UK

Tens of thousands of cancer patients going through gruelling chemotherapy could have DNA test to predict which form of the drug most likely to kill their cancer

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1 week ago Breast cancer breakthrough could see new drug halt rapid spread of diseased cells

One in eight women in Scotland will be diagnosed with breast cancer but a breakthrough could be on the horizon

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2 w. ago Blood cancer patients in England first in world to be offered ‘Trojan horse’ drug

Pioneering drug can halt advance of multiple myeloma for three times as long as standard treatmentsThousands of patients in England with blood cancer will become the first in the world to be offered a pioneering “Trojan horse” drug that sneaks inside cancer cells and wipes them out.In guidance published on Friday, the National Institute for Health and Care Excellence (Nice) gave the green light to belantamab mafodotin, which can halt the advance of multiple myeloma for three times as long as standard treatments. Continue reading...

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2 w. ago New NHS 'trojan horse' drug gives cancer patients years longer with loved ones

Terminal patients could get years more with their loved ones as the NHS offers Blenrep, which can put some blood cancer patients in remission

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2 w. ago Cancer patients in the UK dealing with 'worst drug shortage' as sufferers forced to skip meals and ration doses of their medication

A new survey has found that an astonishing 96 per cent of pharmacies are struggling to supply their patients with a crucial cancer drug called Creon.

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3 w. ago ‘Transformational’ new breast cancer drug could halt the growth of tumours

A trial funded by AstraZeneca found the drug is effective in stopping cancer cells from using hormones to grow

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3 w. ago Stop denying thousands of women with incurable breast cancer wonder drug that could boost survival almost 50%, NHS urged

Charities and campaigners said the new findings add to the 'betrayal' that they cannot get the life-extending drug on the NHS in England when it is available in Scotland.

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3 w. ago UK shortage of critical drug forcing pancreatic cancer patients to skip meals

One pharmacist described scarcity of life-saving Creon as ‘worst stock shortage’ they have dealt withPeople with pancreatic cancer are eating only one meal a day because of an acute shortage of a drug that helps them digest their food.Patients with cystic fibrosis and pancreatitis are also affected by the widespread scarcity of Creon, a form of pancreatic enzyme replacement therapy (PERT). Continue reading...

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3 w. ago Creon drug shortage leaves cancer and cystic fibrosis patients unable to eat

Shortages of Creon, which replaces a key enzyme needed to digest food, means patients with pancreatic cancer, cystic fibrosis and chronic pancreatitis are rationing meals

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3 w. ago Cancer patients unable to get key drug in 'worst shortage ever'

The drug is used by more than 60,000 people with cancer, cystic fibrosis and other chronic conditions

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3 w. ago Cancer study finds exercise 'better than a drug' at boosting survival chances

Exercise can be “better than a drug” at slashing the risk of cancer returning after treatment - the bombshell study findings were announced at the world’s largest cancer conference this weekend

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3 w. ago Simple lifestyle switch can slash colon cancer death by a third: 'It's better than any drug', according to top expert

Groundbreaking research has shown patients diagnosed with colon cancer saw their risk of death cut by 37 per cent.

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3 w. ago ‘Pivotal’ new breast cancer drug can help stop tumours early

It is the first worldwide study to show that using blood tests to find early signs of cancer resistance to treatment helps patients

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3 w. ago New drug can help stop certain breast cancer tumours early, trial shows

A trial called Serena-6 shows that camizestrant stops cancer cells from using hormones to grow.

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4 w. ago Immunotherapy drug delays cancer recurring or worsening in global trial

A new study found the drug kept head and neck cancers at bay for five years compared to 30 months with standard care

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4 w. ago ‘Gift of life’: experts hail neck and head cancer breakthrough

Global trial shows immunotherapy drug significantly lowers chance of cancer spreading or returningAn immunotherapy drug can ward off head and neck cancers for twice as long as the standard treatment, in the biggest breakthrough in two decades.Pembrolizumab stimulates the immune system to fight cancer, targeting a specific protein that enables the drug to wipe out cancer cells. Continue reading...

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4 w. ago AI to help more patients get prostate cancer drug that cuts risk of death

AI could eliminate the "postcode lottery" surrounding a life-extending treatment for advanced prostate cancer, researchers have said.

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4 w. ago New AI test can predict which men will benefit from prostate cancer drug

Artificial intelligence tool determines best candidates to take abiraterone, which can halve risk of death from diseaseDoctors have developed an artificial intelligence tool that can predict which men with prostate cancer will benefit from a drug that halves the risk of dying.Abiraterone has been described as a “gamechanger” treatment for the disease, which is the most common form of cancer in men in more than 100 countries. It has already helped hundreds of thousands with advanced prostate cancer to live longer. Continue reading...

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4 w. ago AI to help end ‘postcode lottery’ for vital prostate cancer drug

It is hoped the technology can identify the patients who will benefit most from the ‘game changer’ drug

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