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Penge daughter of dad with cancer forced to wait 25 hours in A&E demands change

Beth Hillman highlights the urgent need for separate emergency care for cancer patients after her father's traumatic experience in A&E.

I love the NHS: it saved my life, but the operation to rescue it must be led by the people and its staff | Wes Streeting

The NHS experiences significant inefficiencies and challenges, despite moments of excellent care.

Liz Truss considered cutting NHS cancer care to pay for tax cuts, claims new book

Liz Truss contemplated drastic cuts to NHS cancer care in a bid to fund tax cuts, revealing the turmoil of her short premiership.

Warning over habitual delays for cancer treatment

Long waits for cancer care in the UK are routine, with a significant workforce shortage in radiologists and clinical oncologists impacting patient treatment.

Penge daughter of dad with cancer forced to wait 25 hours in A&E demands change

Beth Hillman highlights the urgent need for separate emergency care for cancer patients after her father's traumatic experience in A&E.

I love the NHS: it saved my life, but the operation to rescue it must be led by the people and its staff | Wes Streeting

The NHS experiences significant inefficiencies and challenges, despite moments of excellent care.

Liz Truss considered cutting NHS cancer care to pay for tax cuts, claims new book

Liz Truss contemplated drastic cuts to NHS cancer care in a bid to fund tax cuts, revealing the turmoil of her short premiership.

Warning over habitual delays for cancer treatment

Long waits for cancer care in the UK are routine, with a significant workforce shortage in radiologists and clinical oncologists impacting patient treatment.
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#medical-education

When the lung cancer patient is a beloved Stanford teacher and physician, learning gets personal

Statistics shape medicine, but personal experiences reveal the human side of health challenges.

Dr. Chika Madu named director of Florina Cancer Center at SIUH

Dr. Chika Madu appointed director of Florina Cancer Center at SIUH, leading expansion, research, education, and community engagement for optimal cancer patient outcomes.

When the lung cancer patient is a beloved Stanford teacher and physician, learning gets personal

Statistics shape medicine, but personal experiences reveal the human side of health challenges.

Dr. Chika Madu named director of Florina Cancer Center at SIUH

Dr. Chika Madu appointed director of Florina Cancer Center at SIUH, leading expansion, research, education, and community engagement for optimal cancer patient outcomes.
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Nonprofit offers free housing for traveling cancer patients

Hope Lodge offers free accommodation for cancer patients in Houston, reducing financial burdens and stress.

Free HRT treatments but women will still pay GP and dispensing fees, Health Minister Stephen Donnelly confirms

HRT products will be free for women from January following a significant health budget allocation.
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New Data About Cancer And Cannabis

Additional research is necessary to understand cannabis benefits, especially dosage, despite studies indicating it can relieve cancer symptoms.
from BBC News
5 months ago

Test-at-home kit for cancer patients approved for use

A new device called Liberty allows cancer patients to perform blood tests at home, potentially reducing hospital visits and boosting productivity.
from BBC News
7 months ago

Cancer patients 'at risk' due to treatment delays, doctors say

Cancer care in the UK is in crisis, with patients not being treated on time leading to significant delays in treatment.
Cancer waiting times in England are at their worst on record, with only 65.9% of patients starting treatment on time in December.

New Data About Cancer And Cannabis

Additional research is necessary to understand cannabis benefits, especially dosage, despite studies indicating it can relieve cancer symptoms.

Test-at-home kit for cancer patients approved for use

A new device called Liberty allows cancer patients to perform blood tests at home, potentially reducing hospital visits and boosting productivity.

Cancer patients 'at risk' due to treatment delays, doctors say

Cancer care in the UK is in crisis, with patients not being treated on time leading to significant delays in treatment.
Cancer waiting times in England are at their worst on record, with only 65.9% of patients starting treatment on time in December.
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Luminate's hair-saving chemo helmet nears release, as new funding goes toward home cancer care | TechCrunch

Luminate's wearable device effectively prevents hair loss during chemotherapy and is poised for a U.S. trial toward FDA clearance.
#telehealth

In rural Tennessee, these cancer doctors see patients via hologram

Hologram technology is enhancing remote cancer care access in rural communities.

How to reduce health care's climate impact? Increase telehealth

Telehealth reduces greenhouse-gas emissions in cancer care.

In rural Tennessee, these cancer doctors see patients via hologram

Hologram technology is enhancing remote cancer care access in rural communities.

How to reduce health care's climate impact? Increase telehealth

Telehealth reduces greenhouse-gas emissions in cancer care.
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Cancer survivor launches Oncology Ventures to improve care | TechCrunch

Cancer survivor Ben Freeberg launched Oncology Ventures to improve cancer care, emphasizing early detection and treatment optimization over drug discovery.
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from www.nytimes.com
2 months ago
Medicine

How to Find the Right Oncologist for You

Choosing the right oncologist is crucial for cancer treatment outcomes and patient satisfaction.

As a cancer care expert, my fears over my own diagnosis run deeper than just curing the disease | Jeff Dunn

Access to quality healthcare is essential for effective cancer treatment and recovery.

How to Find the Right Oncologist for You

Choosing the right oncologist is crucial for cancer treatment outcomes and patient satisfaction.

As a cancer care expert, my fears over my own diagnosis run deeper than just curing the disease | Jeff Dunn

Access to quality healthcare is essential for effective cancer treatment and recovery.
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Triomics raises $15M Series A to Revolutionize Cancer Clinical Trials Matching

Triomics raised $15 million in Series A funding to automate cancer clinical trials matching, addressing the critical gap in cancer care.
#patient-safety

Understaffed NHS is putting cancer patients at risk, warns ombudsman

Overstretched health service puts cancer patients at risk
Calls for government action to prioritize patient safety
Common complaints include treatment delays and misdiagnosis

Can AI really help fix a healthcare system in crisis?

AI potential overhyped in healthcare, diverting focus from fundamental cancer care issues.

Understaffed NHS is putting cancer patients at risk, warns ombudsman

Overstretched health service puts cancer patients at risk
Calls for government action to prioritize patient safety
Common complaints include treatment delays and misdiagnosis

Can AI really help fix a healthcare system in crisis?

AI potential overhyped in healthcare, diverting focus from fundamental cancer care issues.
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studio libeskind designs london's newest maggie's centre with fluidly curving walls

Maggie's Royal Free is a new cancer center in London that provides emotional support and community for patients and their families.
The building's design, by Studio Libeskind, aims to create a welcoming and non-clinical space that offers comfort and solace.
#healthcare-disparities

The breast cancer burden in lower income countries is even worse than we thought

Breast cancer is a major killer in low-income countries.
In low-income countries, breast cancer patients are often diagnosed at later stages when treatment options are limited.
There is a significant lack of access to cancer screening and treatment in low-income countries.

Precision Medicine Has a Data Equity Problem - Non Profit News | Nonprofit Quarterly

Precision medicine has the potential to rectify healthcare inefficiencies and disparities, but current disparities in genomic data may perpetuate inequality.
Precision medicine has led to improved treatments for rare diseases, advancements in cancer care, and revolutionized prenatal genetic testing.

The breast cancer burden in lower income countries is even worse than we thought

Breast cancer is a major killer in low-income countries.
In low-income countries, breast cancer patients are often diagnosed at later stages when treatment options are limited.
There is a significant lack of access to cancer screening and treatment in low-income countries.

Precision Medicine Has a Data Equity Problem - Non Profit News | Nonprofit Quarterly

Precision medicine has the potential to rectify healthcare inefficiencies and disparities, but current disparities in genomic data may perpetuate inequality.
Precision medicine has led to improved treatments for rare diseases, advancements in cancer care, and revolutionized prenatal genetic testing.
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#cancer care

Dr. Ishwaria Subbiah Is Reimagining Cancer Care

Dr. Subbiah focuses on ensuring that every person has access to cancer clinical trials, regardless of their background or location.
Expanding access to clinical trials represents a paradigm shift in oncology, and convincing stakeholders of the value of equitable representation is a challenge for Dr. Subbiah.

Top cancer doctors call for UK-wide improvements in care

Leading cancer doctors are calling for a fundamental reset of cancer care in the UK to improve outcomes and address the poor survival rates.
A 10-point plan to improve cancer care includes the creation of a national cancer control plan and prevention programs for smoking, obesity, and alcohol consumption.
The integration of the national cancer control plan into the Major Conditions Strategy has been criticized, with experts arguing it is not in the best interest of people with cancer.

Dr. Ishwaria Subbiah Is Reimagining Cancer Care

Dr. Subbiah focuses on ensuring that every person has access to cancer clinical trials, regardless of their background or location.
Expanding access to clinical trials represents a paradigm shift in oncology, and convincing stakeholders of the value of equitable representation is a challenge for Dr. Subbiah.

Top cancer doctors call for UK-wide improvements in care

Leading cancer doctors are calling for a fundamental reset of cancer care in the UK to improve outcomes and address the poor survival rates.
A 10-point plan to improve cancer care includes the creation of a national cancer control plan and prevention programs for smoking, obesity, and alcohol consumption.
The integration of the national cancer control plan into the Major Conditions Strategy has been criticized, with experts arguing it is not in the best interest of people with cancer.
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BMA permits junior doctors to work at six hospitals during strike

Junior doctors granted permission to work at specific hospitals during strike to prevent cancer care delays.

ChatGPT owner OpenAI moves into cancer care with new partnership

AI assistant by Color Health, powered by GPT-4o, improves cancer care with tailored treatment plans and faster diagnostics.
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