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Scientists find how lung cancer mutations impact treatment response

Researchers have new insight into how two specific genetic mutations are influencing response to lung cancer treatment.

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Fighting cancer with nanoparticles marks a medical milestone

A new treatment aims to avoid the side-effects of conventional methods like chemotherapy and radiotherapy.

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Cancer disappears in 100% of patients treated in trial with new drug

A study showed a 100 per cent positive response rate in 42 patients with a specific type of rectal cancer who were treated with an experimental immunotherapy.

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Less intensive treatment can help some cancer patients, research finds

Multiple studies showed that less intensive treatment may lead to better outcomes.

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Ancient Egyptians may have tried to treat cancer 4,000 years ago

Thin cuts in a skull from Ancient Egypt shed light on what could be the earliest known attempt to treat cancer

Healthcare

Commission hopeful of achieving cancer code despite setbacks

The European Commission is confident it can create an EU Code of Conduct to guarantee equal access to financial services for cancer survivors despite patchwork approaches from the health and financial sectors, though its original timeline for doing so has slipped.

Business

AstraZeneca announces a billion-dollar cancer plant in Singapore

The new factory highlights a rising trend by pharmaceutical companies to develop production facilities in local markets, to ensure a smoother supply chain and further cement their regional influence.

Business

Not such a Yuka idea: The French app that could change how you shop

Yuka is an app developed to help consumers learn more about ingredients in food and cosmetic products that might be harmful. However, it needs to be considered in the context of the complete ingredient list.

Smart Regions

Is this new EU-funded skin cancer screening device a game changer?

In partnership with the European Commission

Melanoma is the most dangerous type of skin cancer and while survival rates have improved in recent years, late diagnosis and delays in treatment remain key challenges.

Health news

Scientists develop new mRNA vaccine to target aggressive brain cancer

An mRNA vaccine triggered the immune system to target brain tumours, a small study showed.

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Experts recommend lowering age to start breast cancer screenings

An expert panel said lowering the age recommendation from 50 to 40 could make a difference as more and more women in their 40s are being diagnosed with breast cancer.

World News

Athlete breaks record by rope climbing Eiffel Tower

Anouk Garnier, an obstacle course world champion, broke a record by climbing up to the second floor of the Eiffel Tower.

Health news

Many cancer drugs remain unproven years after accelerated FDA approval

Some drugs remain unproven years after accelerated approval.

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Could this cannabis extract become a future treatment for skin cancer?

There were positive results in the laboratory but the researchers have not yet started animal trials, and it could take years before it’s approved for human trials.

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WATCH: Musical medic students perform at Gold Coast hospital

The corridors of a Gold Coast hospital are filled with beautiful sounds, offering a much-welcomed respite for some patients.

Earth News

Can western Europe’s most polluted place reach net zero by 2050?

Italy’s industrial heartland has a long way to go to reach the EU’s goal of zero air pollution.

Health news

King Charles speaks of friendship in message amid cancer treatment

King Charles spoke of "caring for each other" as he skipped a pre-Easter service amid cancer treatment.

Health news

What do we know about Kate Middleton's cancer diagnosis?

Catherine, the Princess of Wales, shocked the world when she revealed she was undergoing treatment for cancer. Here's what we know about her recovery.

Real Economy

Do the EU's new limits on toxic chemical exposure go far enough?

In partnership with The European Commission

Brussels is revising the limit values on lead exposure in the workplace for the first time in 40 years and also introducing new rules for a class of chemical compounds called diisocyanates. But will these new measures ensure workers' safety?

Culture news

Rare Beatles record found in charity shop sells for nearly €5,000

A unique find in a London charity shop... But what are the rarest and more expensive Beatles albums out there?