Cancer
For many people with cancer in the UK, access to timely and effective care is not a guarantee, regardless of the quality of treatment available. A recent analysis conducted by Macmillan Cancer Support reveals that an estimated 40% of cancer patients have faced barriers to care due to their geographical
Cancer
Researchers at the Mayo Clinic have recently published a study on the use of patient-reported outcomes (PROs) in cancer clinical trials. The US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has released a draft guidance document that outlines the core PROs that should be included in cancer clinical trials, including physical function
Cancer
At the Royal Preston Hospital, a new way of serving fruit to patients is underway. Instead of individual fruit slices and canapés, patients will now receive a fruit pot containing a mixture of chopped fruits, freshly squeezed fruit juices, and sweet treats like mini chocolate éclairs, macarons, and cake bites.
Cancer research
Akeso, Inc. has announced the enrollment and dosing of the first patient in the pivotal Phase III clinical trial evaluating cadonilimab, a first-in-class PD-1/CTLA-4 bispecific antibody, in combination with chemotherapy for the perioperative treatment of resectable gastric/gastroesophageal junction adenocarcinoma. This trial represents the third Phase III study for
Cancer research
Researchers in the UK are making strides in cancer treatment, with several promising trials underway that have shown significant improvements in survival rates. Cancer Research UK is funding over 100 clinical trials, involving around 80,000 people, with a total commitment of £200m over the next five years. One of
Cancer
The University Hospitals of Leicester NHS Trust has gained approval for its plans to expand the Leicester Royal Infirmary, with a new floor added to the existing building to accommodate an aseptic pharmacy and increased capacity for cancer treatments. The expansion aims to address the growing demand for cancer services
Cancer research
A study published in the Journal of the American Medical Association (JAMA) Oncology has introduced a new approach to treating advanced hepatocellular carcinoma (HCC). The research, conducted by investigators at the University of Palermo, aimed to compare the health-related quality of life (HR-QoL) effects associated with different first-line treatments for
Cancer patients
Research conducted at Zhejiang University School of Medicine in Hangzhou, People's Republic of China, has revealed a significant increase in mortality risk for patients with lung cancer who have nodules located in the same-lobe or in different lobes on the same side as the primary tumor. A study
Cancer research
Electroacupuncture, a form of acupuncture using weak electrical stimulation, has been gaining attention as a potential alternative to opioids for relieving cancer pain. A clinical trial in South Korea aims to evaluate the pain relief response from a single session of electroacupuncture treatment, exploring its effectiveness in reducing cancer pain.
Cancer research
The Yonsei University Health System's Gangnam Severance Hospital in South Korea has conducted a clinical trial to investigate the efficacy of early post-operative rehabilitation in patients with thyroid cancer who underwent transaxillary robot-assisted surgery. The primary objective of the study is to determine whether early patient education and
Cancer research
Cancer patients who undergo surgery at hospitals serving a large number of Medicaid patients, known as "safety net" hospitals, may have worse survival rates for pancreatic and biliary cancer compared to those receiving care at other institutions, according to a recent study. The research, conducted by a team
Cancer
Patients with chronic non-cancer pain who received medicinal cannabis as part of their treatment regimen showed a significant reduction in opioid consumption over a one-year period, according to a study published in the Journal of Pain Management. The study, conducted by researchers at the Perth Pain Management Centre in Australia,
