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Leading scientists have identified a possible link between antibiotic use and the speed of breast cancer
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Targeting a specific immune cell could protect against antibiotic-induced breast cancer progression

Sep 21, 2021

aspirin, commonly used as pain relief, alongside immunotherapy drug avelumab could improve its effectiveness for people affected by breast cancer
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Aspirin to be trialled as part of new treatment for aggressive form of breast cancer

Aug 23, 2021

cholangiocarcinoma
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NICE gives green light to first targeted therapy for ‘Cinderella’ cancer

Aug 2, 2021

Lightpoint Medical, miniaturised cancer detection tools for robot-assisted surgery
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$8 million funding for commercial launch of robotic cancer detection probe

Jul 14, 2021

lymphodeoma
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Faciliflow device receives funding to prevent lymphoedema in cancer patients

Jul 8, 2021

bladder cancer cells
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Partnership to develop urine test for bladder cancer

Jul 5, 2021

AI digital medicine
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Getting cancer screening programmes back on track with AI and digitisation

Jul 1, 2021

Going global

Singapore-UK team developing novel device to reduce chemotherapy side-effects

Jun 11, 2021

Regulation

Vinehealth Cancer Platform receives medical device CE mark certification

May 25, 2021

Woman receiving Radiation Therapy for Cancer Treatment
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RCR unveils UK’s first standardised radiotherapy consent forms

May 18, 2021

Chroma Twist
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University of Birmingham spinout lands funding for rapid development of fluorescent dyes

May 4, 2021

Healthcare business graph data and growth, Medical examination and doctor analyzing medical report network connection on tablet screen.
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Partnership to improve the patient experience in cancer care

Apr 26, 2021

Developing early-stage cancer detection blood test
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New technology detects early-stage bowel cancer

Apr 13, 2021

Tumor Cell Target 3D Illustration
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Targeting essential protein could lead to new breast cancer treatments

Apr 6, 2021

Immunotherapy
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Pathios Therapeutics boosted by Innovate UK funding

Mar 22, 2021

ClinSpec Dx Spectroscopic liquid biopsy
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Cancer diagnostics firm completes £3.5M funding round

Mar 11, 2021

Cancer Therapy with T-Cell and DNA
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Anthony Nolan Cell & Gene Therapy Services and ONK Therapeutics announce collaboration

Mar 8, 2021

X-Ray Scan on Digital Tablet
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NICE approves second-line therapy for advanced breast cancer

Mar 5, 2021

Women on Phone After Chemotherapy
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Vinehealth secures £1m Innovate UK Grant to improve cancer patient self-management and data collection

Feb 22, 2021

Cervical Cancer Cell
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Cervical cancer treatment world first at The Christie

Feb 15, 2021

Doctor Examining Urine
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Innovative urine test rules out endometrial cancer in up to 99% of cases

Feb 11, 2021

Cooling Scalp Cap for Cancer Patients
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World first – biological evidence reveals scalp cooling physically protects hair from chemotherapy

Feb 5, 2021

Professional gynaecologist performing breast examination
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Existing breast cancer drug offers new targeted treatment for triple negative breast cancer

Feb 2, 2021

Lightpoint Medical SENSEI
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Lightpoint Medical receives CE Mark for world’s first approved robotic gamma probe

Jan 25, 2021

Doctor Holding Hands with Cancer Patient
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Greater Manchester Surgical Cancer Hub shortlisted for COVID-19 award

Jan 4, 2021

Data Graph on Upward Trend
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University spin-out fund makes half a million pound first investments

Dec 9, 2020

Myricx Pharma Lab Testing
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Myricx Pharma launches with £4.5m financing to progress its novel NMT inhibitors in cancer

Nov 18, 2020

Spreading of Cancer Cells
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Oxygen-response protein increases risk of breast cancer spreading to the lung

Nov 11, 2020

GI Genius intelligent endoscopy module
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The London Clinic becomes the UK’s first hospital to introduce AI device for colonoscopy

Nov 11, 2020

Creating Vaccines in Lab
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Kidney cancer treatment option accepted for use in NHS Scotland

Oct 15, 2020

Primasil Paxman™ cooling cap
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Paxman Facebook Live Series provides beacon of light for UK cancer patients during COVID-19

Sep 18, 2020

Funding with Man in Suit Background
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Innovate UK grant for next-generation tumour ablation treatment

Aug 27, 2020

Treating Covid Patient
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New study describes which cancer patients are more vulnerable to COVID-19

Aug 24, 2020

Nomela Patient Identity
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Moletest aims to revolutionise melanoma skin cancer screening with new test

Aug 18, 2020

Targeting Cancer
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Birmingham spinout announces collaboration to develop precision cancer treatments

Jul 21, 2020

MRI Scan Results
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Ireland establishes first National Preclinical Imaging Centre to enhance medical research

Jun 22, 2020

Men in Suits Shaking Hands
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Sygnature expands capabilities with acquisition of Alderley Oncology

Jun 9, 2020

Prostate Cancer
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Sugars could be the key to an earlier, more accurate test for prostate cancer

May 28, 2020

Cancer Research
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Advent Life Sciences announces launch of two new cancer companies

Apr 22, 2020

Paxman Portal
People & places

Unveiling the world’s first patient focused scalp cooling website

Apr 15, 2020

Prostate
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Vaccitech and Oxford University announce promising data on prostate cancer immunotherapy

Mar 23, 2020

Female Scalp Cooling
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Scalp cooling offered free of charge to teenagers and young adults

Feb 20, 2020

Kenyatta University Hospital
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The Christie works with Kenyan partners to improve cancer outcomes

Feb 10, 2020

Antigens
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Valo Therapeutics announces new funding for immuno-oncology trials

Feb 6, 2020

Group of Doctors Running Tests
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Cresset joins consortium to develop novel therapeutics

Feb 3, 2020

Vaccitech
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Collaboration to develop cancer immunotherapy

Dec 19, 2019

Breast Cancer Pills
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NICE approves palbociclib through Cancer Drugs Fund

Dec 2, 2019

New advanced therapy
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New advanced therapy for endometrial cancer granted US patent

Nov 19, 2019

Kidneys
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New combination for kidney cancer treatment

Nov 8, 2019

Women Looking Through Microscope
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New study reveals how to repair damaged DNA

Nov 8, 2019

Ageing women using tablet smartphone
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First holistic support app developed by cancer patients for cancer patients

Oct 10, 2019

Lightpoint SENSEI
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Lightpoint Medical wins award for technological innovation

Oct 10, 2019

Unhealthy man with male disease
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New blood test for prostate cancer now available

Jul 17, 2019

young woman with bald head jogging after chemotherapy
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Research into importance of exercise in cancer care

Jun 27, 2019

Innovative treatment for advanced prostate cancer
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Innovative treatment for advanced prostate cancer

Jun 10, 2019

Wooden Approved Stamp On Recycled Paper
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University spin-out secures £1.2m for new brain cancer test

May 7, 2019

Lightox for Skin Oral Cancer Therapy
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CPI supports development of skin and oral cancer therapy

Apr 18, 2019

Chemotherapy
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New AI to identify and predict cancer symptom clusters

Feb 22, 2019

Scalp cooling system showcased Arab Heath
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Scalp cooling system to be showcased at Arab Health

Jan 14, 2019

Breathalyser trial for cancer diagnosis
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Breathalyser trial for cancer diagnosis

Jan 3, 2019

Investigating personalised breast cancer screening
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Investigating personalised breast cancer screening

Dec 19, 2018

Pancreatic cancer
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£2.17m boost for pancreatic cancer research

Dec 14, 2018

Proton beam therapy
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Proton beam therapy approved by NHS Wales

Dec 13, 2018

Patient about to enter an MRI machine
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Technology pinpoints biopsies to detect prostate cancer

Dec 11, 2018

Nana tool cancer testing
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New nano tool for cancer testing

Nov 30, 2018

Stem cell research for the treatment of cancer
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SBRI Healthcare fast tracks cancer diagnostic inventions with £3.8m funding

Nov 5, 2018