11 new breakthroughs in the fight against cancer - The World …
WEBJul 25, 2024 · There is some good news, however. Medical advances are accelerating the battle against cancer. Here are 11 recent developments. 1. Personalized cancer vaccines. Thousands of NHS cancer patients in England could soon access trials of a new vaccine treatment. It's designed to prime the immune system to target cancer cells and reduce recurrence risk.
The world’s first cancer vaccine trial has started. Here’s what that ...
WEBJul 29, 2024 · A cancer vaccine could have a vastly significant impact worldwide. Overall, 10,000 people could receive bespoke cancer treatments on the UK National Health Service, the world’s largest publicly funded health service, by 2030. This would mark a major step towards dramatically reducing cancer rates worldwide in the coming decades.
Could we be on the cusp of ending cancer as we know it?
WEBJan 8, 2023 · Progress in cancer screening, the convergence of science, data and technology and bold collaborations are rapidly progressing the fight against cancer. Together, through our collective global efforts, we can end cancer as we know it. In 1971, US President Nixon launched the War on Cancer, saying: “The …
Technology can revolutionize cancer care. 6 experts explain how
WEBFeb 3, 2022 · This World Cancer Day we asked leading experts how technological advances will shape and improve the future of cancer care. In 2019, there were approximately 23.6 million new cancer cases and 10 million cancer deaths globally, which represents a 26.3% increase in new cases and a 20.9% increase in fatalities compared with 2010. Furthermore ...
A survey of 115 countries finds cancer care is underfunded | World ...
WEBMar 1, 2024 · The latest research from the World Health Organization’s (WHO) cancer agency, the International Agency for Research on Cancer (IARC) finds the global cancer burden is rising. The study, based on a survey of 115 countries, also finds a majority are failing to fully finance cancer treatment and palliative care for those with terminal cancers.
Cancer: how to stop the next global health crisis - The World …
WEBJan 19, 2022 · The global cancer community needs to come together, reprioritise screenings and minimise setbacks to healthcare systems and society. The speed and agility of the cancer community’s response to COVID-19 gives hope for rapid progress in preventing cancer becoming the next global health crisis. The full impact of the global pandemic is not yet ...
New research uncovers how cancer cells can become mortal
WEBNov 23, 2022 · New research uncovers how cancer cells can become mortal, opening avenues for treatment. This article is published in collaboration with The Conversation. Cancer cells can form tumours and bypass 'mortality' by continuing to replicate. Image: Unsplash. A defining characteristic of cancer cells is their immortality.
The technologies behind India's FIRST Cancer Care model
WEBNov 24, 2022 · India’s cancer rates are rising and projected to reach 1.57 million cases by 2025, up from 1.39 million in 2020. India has launched an innovative cancer care initiative to accelerate technology-driven healthcare solutions for the world’s second-largest population. The initiative could provide the lessons to transform cancer care worldwide.
AI and machine learning to help global battle with cancer | World ...
WEBFeb 26, 2021 · In India, the baseline cost is higher than the annual income of over 80-85% of households. AI and machine learning can help to play a crucial role in the early diagnosis of cancer, personalising treatment and developing drugs. Cancer—or the ‘Big C’, as we call it—is chronic yet curable, provided that it is diagnosed early and healthcare ...
Health and wellbeing: The latest news and research | World …
WEBApr 27, 2022 · COVID-19 continues to strain healthcare systems around the globe. This monthly roundup brings you the latest global health and wellbeing news and research. Top health news stories: global confirmed COVID-19 cases pass 500 million; new breakthroughs in cancer treatment and detection; research uncovers 16 …