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News digest – sponge on a string, junk food watershed, prostate cancer AI and mobile phones?

The UK Government has announced a new “landmark” obesity strategy that will aid our ambition to beat cancer. The UK Government has announced a new “landmark” obesity strategy that will aid our ambition to beat cancer.

1 August 2020

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Sponge on a string test to transform oesophageal cancer diagnosis

A ‘sponge on a string’ pill test can identify ten times more people with Barrett’s oesophagus than the usual GP route A ‘sponge on a string’ pill test can identify ten times more people with Barrett’s oesophagus than the usual GP route

31 July 2020

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One third of cancer patients say coronavirus has impacted their treatment

One in three cancer patients said their treatment was impacted by the effects of COVID-19 on the health system, according to survey results. One in three cancer patients said their treatment was impacted by the effects of COVID-19 on the health system, according to survey results.

28 July 2020

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New obesity strategy is a ‘landmark day for the nation’s health’ and our ambition to beat cancer

The UK Government have launched a new obesity strategy with a raft of measures, including restricting junk food marketing on TV and online. The UK Government have launched a new obesity strategy with a raft of measures, including restricting junk food marketing on TV and online.

27 July 2020

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News digest - cancer blood test, gum disease and junk food ads

Researchers have developed a new blood test that can detect cancers in blood samples taken up to 4 years before diagnosis. Researchers have developed a new blood test that can detect cancers in blood samples taken up to 4 years before diagnosis.

25 July 2020

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UK public urged to take care this summer as around 40% spending more time in the sun since COVID-19 lockdown

New figures from Cancer Research UK and NIVEA SUN suggest that people are not protecting themselves properly from the sun in the UK. New figures from Cancer Research UK and NIVEA SUN suggest that people are not protecting themselves properly from the sun in the UK.

22 July 2020

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Why it’s difficult to estimate the number of extra cancer deaths caused by service disruption during COVID-19

Estimating the impact of COVID-19 on cancer survival is not an easy thing to do. Estimating the impact of COVID-19 on cancer survival is not an easy thing to do.

21 July 2020

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44% rise in patients waiting for tests to diagnose bowel, stomach, bladder and oesophageal cancer

55,500 more people are waiting to get tests used to diagnose four common cancers compared to last year. 55,500 more people are waiting to get tests used to diagnose four common cancers compared to last year.

20 July 2020

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News digest - smoking ban, HPV and prostate cancer, genetic testing and plain packaging

Smoking could be banned outsides pubs, cafés and restaurants in England, with peers urging ministers to consider similar measures in England. Smoking could be banned outsides pubs, cafés and restaurants in England, with peers urging ministers to consider similar measures in England.

18 July 2020

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Targeted treatment for leukaemia approved on NHS in England 

The targeted drug gilteritinib is now recommended for some adults with acute myeloid leukaemia (AML) on the NHS in England.   The targeted drug gilteritinib is now recommended for some adults with acute myeloid leukaemia (AML) on the NHS in England.  

16 July 2020

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Pursuing precision medicine in a flagship lung cancer trial

The National Lung Matrix Trial - a £25 million collaboration with pharmaceutical companies and the NHS - has been exploring how patients with non small cell lung cancer respond to more tailored, targeted treatments. The National Lung Matrix Trial - a £25 million collaboration with pharmaceutical companies and the NHS - has been exploring how patients with non small cell lung cancer respond to more tailored, targeted treatments.

15 July 2020

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News digest – light-activated nanoparticles, Government's obesity plans, tumour 'glue' and AI research fund

Researchers are developing light-activated nanoparticles that can ‘rob’ cancer cells of vital survival proteins. Researchers are developing light-activated nanoparticles that can ‘rob’ cancer cells of vital survival proteins.

11 July 2020