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On the horizon: proton beam therapy for mesothelioma

On the horizon: proton beam therapy for mesothelioma

The word Translate written on a blue key on a white keyboard to illustrate the finding that bilingual consent forms boost SACT understanding in patients with limited English proficiency

Bilingual consent forms boost SACT understanding in patients with limited English proficiency

A hand holding a shield with a tick cut out of it against a blue sky with the sun coming through the middle to illustrate the prevention of SCC in immunocompromised patients via the SPOT-IT trial

On the horizon: preventing SCC in immunocompromised patients with SPOT-IT

Abstract blue digital background with large translucent upward arrows and glowing plus symbols to illustrate rising cancer incidence

Incidence of some cancers increasing fastest among young adults in England

Digital interface displaying the words ‘AI Medical Imaging’ with medical scans, a human body outline, and brain graphics on a blue high-tech background, representing artificial intelligence in cancer diagnostics and the SMMILe algorithm

Mapping tumours with greater precision using SMMILe: expert commentary

Abstract polygonal illustration of the colon or large intestine on a dark background to illustrate the finding that use of a funnel-shaped mesh reduces parastomal hernia incidence after rectal cancer surgery

Funnel-shaped mesh reduces parastomal hernia incidence after rectal cancer surgery, trial shows

Model house and stethoscope placed on a periodic table background highlighting the element radon (Rn), symbolizing the lung cancer risks of residential radon exposure

Higher radon exposure linked to increased lung cancer risk in UK-first study

Professor Reza Nouraei performing an awake endoscopy on a patient using mindfulness techniques

Mindful endoscopy supports awake aerodigestive assessment, study shows

MRI scanner with overlaid digital interface graphics, charts, and data visualizations, representing AI-assisted medical imaging and diagnostics for prostate cancer

Oliver Hulson on AI-supported prostate cancer diagnoses: quick-fire interview

A 3D digital illustration of the human lymphatic system to illustrate the finding that imaging outperforms clinical examination in cSCC nodal staging

Imaging outperforms clinical examination in cSCC nodal staging, study finds

Human pancreas anatomy on scientific background. to illustrate how early enteral nutrition reduces postoperative complications after pancreatoduodenectomy

Early enteral nutrition reduces postoperative complications after Whipple procedure, study shows

A light blue prostate cancer awareness ribbon on a matching blue background to illustrate the trajectory of prostate cancer diagnostics and treatment

The trajectory of prostate cancer diagnostics and treatment

Seven gold coloured chess pawns in a circle making a shadow of a crown on a grey background to represent gold-standard MDT support in breast cancer care with support from Breast Cancer Now

Achieving gold standard MDT support in breast cancer care

A digital illustration of human lungs in a continuous line drawing and block colour pink in the background to illustrate the question of whether lung cancer pathways are keeping up with precision medicine

Are lung cancer pathways keeping up with precision medicine?

Four women wearing warm

Post-diagnostic physical activity linked to lower mortality across multiple cancer types, study shows

A dermatologist in consultation with a female patient with her pointing at a picture of a mole on a laptop screen to illustrate promise for AI in melanoma diagnosis but a need for more research

AI shows promise for melanoma diagnosis but evidence falls short, review finds

Elderly man sitting on an exam table while a healthcare professional in blue scrubs reviews paperwork with him

Transdermal oestradiol patches as effective as injections for advanced prostate cancer, study finds

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