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NHS bowel scope uptake boosted by a fifth when patients sent reassuring reminders
Anne Li Bowel scope screening uptake increased by more than a fifth (21.5%) when people were sent additional reminders with a leaflet that addressed common concerns, according to a new study funded by Cancer Research…
News digest – NHS staff shortages, proton beam therapy, UV-detecting device and… stinging nettles?
Anne Li This week, Cancer Research UK gives us updates on NHS staff shortages, cigarettes, alcohol, breast cancer, proton beam therapy, night shifts, UV-detecting device, staff obesity, most Googled health questions, prostate cancer, and finally….…
How can CRISPR genome editing shape the future of cancer research?
Anne Li We’ve already covered some of the common questions around CRISPR, and how it’s showing promise in immunotherapy. This post takes a look at what CRISPR can offer the future of cancer research. The…
Breast cancer survival not affected by faulty BRCA genes
Anne Li Breast cancer survival was the same in young women with and without faulty BRCA genes, according to a new study. It suggests that although women diagnosed with breast cancer at a young age…
‘What is cancer?’: Our answer to 2017’s most Googled health question
Anne Li With more information at our fingertips today than our brains can possibly process, it’s no surprise that many of us consult “Dr Google” about our ailments. And according to experts from Google, the…
