The NCRI Breast Group has published its strategic priorities to address challenges faced in breast cancer research and improve outcomes…
Fewer cases of children’s cancer picked up during COVID pandemic
'A study of cancer in children and young adults in England has found that fewer patients were diagnosed during the…
Simple, cheap urine test can detect urothelial cancers in Lynch Syndrome patients
'Researchers have shown for the first time that it is possible to detect signs of urothelial cancer using a simple,…
Data available for training AI to spot skin cancer are insufficient and lacking in pictures of darker skin
'The images and accompanying data available for training artificial intelligence (AI) to spot skin cancer are insufficient and include very…
Children in the UK and Ireland still diagnosed later with larger kidney cancers than in rest of Europe
'Children with kidney cancers continue to be diagnosed with larger and more advanced tumours in the UK and Ireland than…
New symptoms identified that could help doctors diagnose pancreatic cancer
'Researchers have identified a series of symptoms associated with pancreatic cancer, including two previously unrecognised symptoms – feeling thirsty and…
Accurate detection of prostate cancer and the crucial role of patient involvement
'The Prostagram trial investigated the use of MRI scans to detect prostate cancer. At present, there is no nationally approved…
Reducing the number of prostate biopsies by improving diagnosis
'Addressing problems with prostate cancer diagnosis To diagnose prostate cancer, PSA (prostate specific antigen) levels in the blood are used…
Blood test can help GPs spot ovarian cancer in women with suspicious symptoms
'Testing for levels of CA125 in the blood is a useful tool for gauging the likelihood of ovarian cancer and…
Cervical pre-cancer can be detected in self-collected urine or vaginal samples
'Researchers have developed a non-invasive test to detect cervical pre-cancer by analysing urine and vaginal samples collected by the women…
AI blood test can spot signs of brain tumour to speed up diagnosis
'Chemical analysis of blood samples, combined with an artificial intelligence program, could speed up the diagnosis of brain tumours, according…
Simple blood test for early detection of breast cancer
'Breast cancer could be detected up to five years before there are any clinical signs of it, using a blood…