Breast surgery: closing the quality gap in Poland
This investigation was prompted by the story of Julia, a lawyer who fled her home in Kyiv in the spring of 2022, as Russian forces were advancing on Ukraine’s capital.…
UK’s cancer research has lost its independent voice: what will it mean for patients?
How do you get the greatest impact for patients from the sum total of a nation’s clinical cancer research efforts? The answer that the UK came up with at the…
Shared decision making: translating our aspirations into clinical practice
Despite growing awareness of the importance of shared decision making in cancer, there is plenty of evidence that it is still not being implemented as it should be. A national…
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Statin use lowers risk of colorectal cancer in inflammatory bowel disease
Statin use was associated with a lower risk of colorectal cancer, colorectal cancer related mortality, and all-cause mortality in a patient population with inflammatory bowel disease. The Swedish study, published…
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Molecular Diagnostics, Genomics in Cancer Online Course 2023
Race for the Cure
Race for the Cure® is Europe’s biggest sporting event for women’s health. It helps breast cancer organizations and hospitals to collect funds and raise awareness. With 500,000 new diagnoses and…
ECND23 – Driving innovation in cancer care and shining a light on cancer nursing
On European Cancer Nursing Day (ECND23) on 18 May, the European Oncology Nursing Society (EONS) will shine a light on cancer nurses and recognise and celebrate the positive impact they…
New digital training for cancer professionals to produce better care for patients
An innovative, two-year pilot project to enhance the digital skills of cancer care professionals in Europe has just begun. This initial effort focuses on a total of 9,000 caregivers at…
The Working with Cancer Pledge
Did you know that 50% of all people with cancer are afraid to tell their employers? But not enough company leaders and companies are aware of this fact. So, this…
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Hospice caring for women with cervical cancer launches own mobile screening clinic
It’s 9.30 in the heart of Kaliro district in eastern Uganda, and a group of women is already gathered outside the Nansololo Health Centre II by the time the van…
