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AI to help more patients get prostate cancer drug that cuts risk of death

AI could eliminate the "postcode lottery" surrounding a life-extending treatment for advanced prostate cancer, researchers have said.

The Independent UK

AI to help end ‘postcode lottery’ for vital prostate cancer drug

It is hoped the technology can identify the patients who will benefit most from the ‘game changer’ drug

The Independent UK

New AI test could end ‘postcode lottery’ for ‘game changer’ prostate cancer drug

The test, developed by Artera, uses AI to pick up features invisible to the human eye on images of tumour samples.

The Independent UK

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World leading cancer research and treatment hub lined up for Sutton

The £1 bn scheme is subject to approval by the local authority in the Autumn with work starting next year

Evening Standard

‘Game-changing’ breast cancer pill to be offered on NHS

The new treatment helps to slow or stop the spread of cancer cells

The Independent UK

‘Landmark moment’ as new pill approved for common type of advanced breast cancer

The Institute of Cancer Research, London, which helped develop the drug, welcomed the move.

The Independent UK

Groundbreaking new prostate cancer test found to improve detection of aggressive forms

The simple test can be performed at home and does not require a visit to the GP

The Independent UK

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At-home saliva test for prostate cancer better than blood test, study suggests

Researchers say ‘relatively simple, inexpensive’ means of assessing genetic risk offers hope of better screening

The Guardian - UK

Saliva test could help early detection of prostate cancer, new study suggests

Experts have developed a new test for the disease which examines genetic variants found in saliva

Evening Standard

Groundbreaking new test 90% accurate in finding patients at high risk of bowel cancer

Doctors believe new test could lead to earlier diagnoses and more effective treatment for thousands of patients

The Independent UK

Drug breakthrough offers hope for advanced prostate cancer patients

Research suggests a new drug slowed the growth of prostate cancer cells, including those with a resistance to the hormone therapy enzalutamide.

The Independent UK

Three-drug therapy ‘doubles breast cancer survival time without progression’

The trial included 325 patients from across 28 countries.

Evening Standard

‘World-first trial could revolutionise brain cancer treatment’ – researchers

The research will trial multiple new treatments for people in the UK living with glioblastoma.

The Independent UK

Women with difficult-to-treat ovarian cancer offered hope by new drugs

Professor Susana Banerjee, from the Royal Marsden NHS Foundation Trust and the Institute of Cancer Research said the findings were ‘significant’.

The Independent UK

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‘Holy grail’ at-home spit test for prostate cancer raises hopes of reducing heightened risk faced by Black men

Exclusive: ‘Unfortunately, most of the genetic research that had been published focused only on people of white European ancestry,’ expert tells The Independent

Evening Standard

London scientists developing tools to identify women at high breast cancer risk

Major 40-year study reaches halfway mark after helping thousands of women

The Independent UK

Breast cancer drug may slow growth of aggressive childhood brain tumour – study

A child with the tumour who was given the drug is now undergoing further treatment, more than four years since diagnosis, researchers said.

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Study identifies thousands of high-risk cancer gene variants

Scientists have uncovered over 5,000 genetic variations that allow some malignancies to grow, as well as a possible therapeutic target for treating or even preventing these cancers from arising. Read further on Dynamite News:

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Evening Standard

Drug breakthrough could usher in 'new era' for blood cancer treatment

Blocking enzyme in the body’s cells found to slow progression of acute myeloid leukaemia

Evening Standard

Queen tells cancer researchers 'I don't know what we'd do without you' as she presents Anniversary Prizes

Camilla spoke to academics from the Institute of Cancer Research at Buckingham Palace

The Independent UK

AI algorithm ‘could improve outcomes for thousands of cancer patients a year’

Researchers have developed an algorithm that predicts how aggressive a tumour is likely to be more accurately than a biopsy.

The Guardian - UK

Radiotherapy doses for prostate cancer could be cut by three-quarters, trial finds

Five higher multibeam doses found to be as effective as 20 smaller doses delivered over several weeks

The Independent UK

Study finds prostate cancer patients need fewer radiotherapy sessions

Men could receive their entire course of treatment in five doses, according to research.

The Independent UK

Robotic sample processor ‘could help diagnose cancer faster’

The new system is expected to be in place with The Royal Marsden NHS Foundation Trust by 2024.

The Guardian - UK

New drug combination offers ovarian cancer breakthrough

The revolutionary treatment has been shown to significantly shrink tumours in almost half of patients with the disease

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