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early detection
A Survivor’s Perspective: San Diego’s Rise as a National Cancer Research Hub
How policy, philanthropy, and scientific collaboration are reshaping the cancer research landscape and why early detection can be the difference between life and death. Twenty years ago, I received a diagnosis that changed everything and led me to dedicate the…
CancerWorld #115 (May 2026)
In oncology, progress is measured in survival rates, response curves, and treatment gains. But those numbers rest on a quieter assumption: that health systems can deliver what science makes possible. When they cannot, progress becomes uneven—not in discovery, but in…
Leading with Listening: Why Isabel Rubio Believes Europe’s Cancer Future Depends on Trust, Equity, and Political Courage
Leadership in oncology is often measured in breakthroughs, budgets, and policy frameworks. But for Dr. Isabel Rubio, President of the European Cancer Organisation (ECO), leadership begins somewhere far more intimate: in listening. “Progress happens only when expertise is matched by…
CancerWorld #113 (March 2026)
Scientific discovery drives oncology forward, but progress only truly begins when knowledge is turned into action. Every issue of CancerWorld explores the people, ideas, and systems shaping the future of oncology. Scientific breakthroughs remain essential, but their true value emerges…
Florida shows cancer outcomes are better where healthcare reflects local cultures
Research conducted on cancer data for the southern US state of Florida shows how addressing sociocultural differences can bridge the gaps in cancer awareness and early detection, and improve outcomes. The study looked into the racial/ethnic disparities in stage of…
Women, power and cancer in India
There is not a dull moment when Tulasi Singh is around. She makes sure that the women’s hall on the fifth floor of the Gadge Maharaj Dharamshala, a subsidised hostel for cancer patients close to the Tata Memorial Hospital in…
From stigma to strategy: Egypt’s journey in combating cervical cancer
Before 2021, there was little official focus on cervical cancer in Egypt. The World Health Organization's 2021 report indicated that fewer than 1 in 10 Egyptian women had been screened for cervical cancer in the previous five years. That was…
Quality care, free of charge, and closer to home: expanding access to cancer services in India
Rahul Jain and his mother Shashi were in Pune – 1,000 km from their home in Ashoknagar, in the neighbouring state of Madhya Pradesh – when they were told there was no hope. They had undertaken the long journey together…
Multi-cancer early detection blood test speeds up cancer diagnosis
A multi-cancer early detection test showed a positive predictive accuracy of 75% and negative predictive accuracy of 98% in a population referred for diagnostic follow-up after presenting to primary care with symptoms of cancer. The SYMPLIFY study, abstract 1501, presented…
Slow decrease in breast density heightens breast cancer risk
Women with a slower decrease in breast density over time are at higher risk of developing breast cancer. The prospective cohort study, published in JAMA Oncology, online April 27, suggests that dynamic changes in breast density over time can be…