Gender gap in oncology and in scientific research is “actionable”

22 February 2019 0

It is well established that women are under-represented in positions of power and leadership, in scientific and health disciplines across the world. There is a lot of concern about it and it seems to be widely [more]

It is well established that women are under-represented in positions of power and leadership, in scientific and health disciplines across the world. There is a lot of concern about it and it seems to be widely recognized, however ... [ more ]

How to fill the gender gap in oncology

21 February 2019 0

The lack of women in apical positions is a weakness of oncology, and a loss for patients. Mentorship programs launched in recent years by scientific societies like ESMO and ASCO, together with practical support for [more]

The lack of women in apical positions is a weakness of oncology, and a loss for patients. Mentorship programs launched in recent years by scientific societies like ESMO and ASCO, together with practical support for career developm... [ more ]

Big data and precision medicine in cancer: challenges to face

21 February 2019 0

While AI and big data are more and more used to tackle cancer, experts caution: there cannot be exceptionalism for AI in medicine. It requires rigorous studies, publication of the results in peer-reviewed journals, and [more]

While AI and big data are more and more used to tackle cancer, experts caution: there cannot be exceptionalism for AI in medicine. It requires rigorous studies, publication of the results in peer-reviewed journals, and clinical... [ more ]

Cancer services: how much is enough?

21 February 2019 0

At a time when the search for the ideal recipe of the most effective multidisciplinary approach to cancer care is still on, the life of millions of cancer patients around the world could be saved [more]

At a time when the search for the ideal recipe of the most effective multidisciplinary approach to cancer care is still on, the life of millions of cancer patients around the world could be saved with a better organization of heal... [ more ]

I have cancer but I want to work

21 February 2019 1

It is crucial to address disparities and harmonise standards for all European cancer patients. An event at the European Parliament in Brussels, organised by the ABC Global Alliance focused on working rights and policies to protect [more]

It is crucial to address disparities and harmonise standards for all European cancer patients. An event at the European Parliament in Brussels, organised by the ABC Global Alliance focused on working rights and policies to protect... [ more ]

Nutrition and cancer: can we really trust experts’ recommendations?

21 February 2019 0

No doubt that diet, as part of a healthy lifestyle, is a pillar of disease prevention and wellbeing, but judging the evidence and coming to strong recommendations in the field is a challenging issue, even for [more]

No doubt that diet, as part of a healthy lifestyle, is a pillar of disease prevention and wellbeing, but judging the evidence and coming to strong recommendations in the field is a challenging issue, even for the experts ... [ more ]

That’s cancer, a long long time ago

7 February 2019 0

Researchers are turning to mummies and human remains to study cancer, hoping it can inform screening and treatments in the future Modern lifestyle changes, such as smoking or a fast food diet, are often blamed [more]

Researchers are turning to mummies and human remains to study cancer, hoping it can inform screening and treatments in the future... [ more ]

Novel molecular insights in brain metastases will change diagnostics and therapy

21 January 2019 0

Brain metastases are an unmet need in current oncologic care. New hopes come from the characterization of their genomic evolution and from the study of circulating tumour cells Hearing the doctor say that the tests [more]

Brain metastases are an unmet need in current oncologic care. New hopes come from the characterization of their genomic evolution and from the study of circulating tumour cells... [ more ]