Health Awareness
Innovations in Oncology Q3 2022
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The united army of experts helping improve cancer treatment delivery
A drug development company has assembled one of the world’s largest and most diverse groups of global cancer experts to help accelerate the availability of new treatments for patients. People with a range of cancers are seeing increasingly improved outcomes thanks to innovative drug development and new treatment regimes. Yet, despite these advances and high...
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Using artificial intelligence to push boundaries for colorectal cancer patients
Surgeons and clinicians are essential in leading advancements in artificial intelligence (AI) for patient benefit. However, more research into the applicability of AI and its safe use is required. In recent years, AI and machine learning (ML) techniques have shown great promise in predicting the diagnosis and prognosis of various diseases and health conditions. Increase...
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How the workforce can unlock government aspirations in cancer treatment
Can the Government produce a 10-Year Cancer Plan with an effective, realistic and properly funded blueprint for the decade ahead? Government vision In his foreword to the call for evidence for the 10-Year Cancer Plan, the then-Secretary of State mentions, inter alia, five areas of focus: Improvement in early-stage diagnosis Boosting the cancer workforce Intensifying...
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Innovative partnership model to improve access to cancer care in LMICs
Through public and private sector partnerships, a global initiative innovates for better access to cancer care worldwide. The global prevalence of cancer is increasing rapidly, presenting an especially heavy burden for people in low and middle-income countries (LMICs). Collaborative and innovative thinking is now needed to expand access to quality cancer care. In this spirit,...
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New and better treatment combinations to help defeat cancer
Scientists have made progress in discovering new targeted treatments for cancer, helping patients live longer and manage better. New research focuses on unlocking new combinations to outsmart cancer. There is no ‘silver bullet’ to cure cancer. Most cancer patients are treated with combination therapies — treatments that combine two or more drugs or different types...
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Novel insights on clinical applications of circulating tumour DNA for cancer
Liquid biopsies that analyse circulating tumour DNA (ctDNA) can give more information on the spatial and temporal heterogeneity of a tumour than traditional tissue genotyping. The use of liquid biopsy ctDNA assays in routine clinical practice requires careful attention to pre-analytical processing and the selection of the appropriate technology which may influence the results obtained....
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The pharmaceutical industry has a pivotal role in cancer care
New approaches could help patients on their cancer journey. These range from adapting therapies for patients’ convenience, changing delivery methods, designing longer-lasting treatments and offering remote support via digital apps to reduce hospital visits. Senior figure Paul Tredwell believes the pharmaceutical industry has a critical role to play in offering broader support to patients as...
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Combinations are becoming a cornerstone of cancer treatment
Combination treatments are having an impact in the fight against cancer, but what are they, how do they work and what is to come? Combination treatments combine two or more treatments for cancer.2 The concept was first introduced in 1965 when combination chemotherapy was used in paediatric patients with acute leukaemia.2 Since then, we have...
