The sunshine hormone: the many wonders of vitamin D
Vitamin D has drawn much scientific interest and media coverage in recent years, and increasingly so in 2020, when a link was found between vitamin D deficiency and Covid-19. This…
Highlights of 2020 San Antonio Breast Cancer Symposium
In 2020, the San Antonio Breast Cancer Symposium (SABCS) co-organised in association with the American Association for Cancer Research (AACR) celebrated its 43rd year as the world’s premier annual breast…
Oncolytic viruses – a new wave of therapeutic possibilities
Over the past two decades, significant advances have been made with oncolytic viral therapies. The lack of long-lasting adverse effects, and synergy with immunotherapy combinations, make them an attractive therapeutic…
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Financial burden on older adults with advanced cancer worsens quality of life
Among older adults with advanced cancer, those judged to have financial issues experience worse quality of life, with the adverse effects including higher levels of depression, anxiety and distress. The…
SPCC Strategic Plan 2020-2022
SPCC wants to confirm and broaden its activity as an internationally recognised and highly respected provider of independent, evidence-based medical education in the cancer field and to increase knowledge in…
From 1918 to 2020, the lessons of pandemics remain
From 1918 to 2020, the lessons of pandemics remain: health systems must be kept strong, and international health cooperation underpinned “The new normal” and “unprecedented times” are phrases all of…
The European Parliament in Brussels lit up in gold in support of Childhood Cancer Awareness Month!
The year 2020 is proving to be challenging as the world is confronted with an extraordinary global health emergency and everyone’s attention is focused on one disease only: COVID-19. We…
Early detection of prostate cancer
Europe’s chance to save lives and increase quality of life for prostate cancer patients For a number of years now, the European Association of Urology has been working with patient…
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Berlin pilot project brings precision care to the peripheries
An innovative network in Germany is giving men with advanced prostate cancer access to cutting-edge precision medicine – even if they live in remote areas. Patient organisations are wondering whether…
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