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Reducing Late-Stage Diagnoses: How PanTum Detect Fits into Emerging MCED Strategies

Reducing Late-Stage Diagnoses: How PanTum Detect Fits into Emerging MCED Strategies

New modelling shows annual multi-cancer early detection (MCED) tests could cut late-stage diagnoses by 49%. RMDM Group’s PanTum Detect goes further—identifying both early-stage cancers and precancerous changes with high accuracy. With a positive predictive value of 66.47%, it offers a powerful, non-invasive tool to fill gaps in current screening and shift oncology towards true prevention.

Harnessing Sugar’s Dual Role in Cancer: From Fuel to Therapeutic Target

Harnessing Sugar’s Dual Role in Cancer: From Fuel to Therapeutic Target

While sugar is often seen as a cancer culprit, new research shows it can also be a powerful tool in diagnosis, treatment, and prevention. From the tumour-fuelling role of glucose to the therapeutic potential of functional sugars like mannose, this article explores how understanding sugar metabolism—especially through the TKTL1 gene and the Dr Coy Principle—could transform cancer care.

New Research Links Sugar-Sweetened Beverages to Oral Cavity Cancer Risk in Women

New Research Links Sugar-Sweetened Beverages to Oral Cavity Cancer Risk in Women

A recent study published in JAMA Otolaryngology has uncovered a concerning link between the consumption of sugar-sweetened beverages (SSBs) and an increased risk of oral cavity cancer in women, including both smokers and non-smokers. The findings show that women who regularly consumed sugary drinks were found to have a significantly higher risk of developing oral cavity cancers compared to those who consumed them less frequently.

NHS Backlogs, Less Rhetoric and More Solutions by Dr. Letizia Gulino, Head of Science and Technology RMDM

NHS Backlogs, Less Rhetoric and More Solutions by Dr. Letizia Gulino, Head of Science and Technology RMDM

We are witnessing a crucial moment for the NHS as it promises to reduce waiting lists and deliver timely care. This commitment resonates with patients and healthcare professionals. However, while the intentions behind these proposals are laudable, critical questions remain regarding their feasibility, workforce capacity, and long-term sustainability by the NHS.

The Problem with the Cancer Waiting Time Crisis

The Problem with the Cancer Waiting Time Crisis

Last month the BBC revealed that “cancer waiting times for 2023 in England were the worst on record”. Only 64.1% of patients started treatment within 62 days of a cancer suspicion, meaning nearly 100,000 waited longer than they should for life-saving care. These...

The Global Rise of Early-Onset Cancer: What You Need to Know

The Global Rise of Early-Onset Cancer: What You Need to Know

Cancer is a major global health concern, but it’s typically associated with older age. However, in recent years, there has been a clear rise in younger individuals who have early-onset cancer. In this article, we will break down the findings of a study conducted in...

The Key to Our Evolution from Neanderthal to Modern Human

The Key to Our Evolution from Neanderthal to Modern Human

Fossilized skulls and skeletons clearly show the physical similarities and differences between modern humans, and our ancestors, the Neanderthals. However, insights into a Neanderthal brain, and its intellectual capacity, have evaded researchers since soft tissue...

The Relationship Between Cancer & Nutrition

The Relationship Between Cancer & Nutrition

We’re all familiar with the phrase, “you are what you eat.” We’re encouraged to follow a balanced diet, but sometimes it’s a struggle to cut through the noise of diet culture and marketing tricks. It’s often assumed that diet doesn’t affect the development of...

Dame Deborah James, a Beacon of ‘Rebellious Hope’

Dame Deborah James, a Beacon of ‘Rebellious Hope’

Thousands of people were checking bowel cancer symptoms online immediately following the death of Dame Deborah James. Last Tuesday, we lost one of the most influential fighters in cancer awareness. Diagnosed with stage 4 bowel cancer in 2016, Dame Deborah was a fierce...

New Coalition to Revolutionise Cancer Care in the UAE

New Coalition to Revolutionise Cancer Care in the UAE

Approximately 4,807 new cancer cases were reported in 2020 in the UAE alone. As the cost of cancer diagnosis and treatment methods rises, The Department of Health (DOH) – Abu Dhabi strives to make cancer care affordable and accessible. The DOH – Abu Dhabi has recently...

Artificial Sweeteners Proven to Increase Cancer Risk

Artificial Sweeteners Proven to Increase Cancer Risk

In our attempt to consume less sugar and eat healthier, we’ve relied on the supposed success of manufactured sweeteners. Over the years, various health risk claims have been associated with artificial sweeteners. But these claims haven’t been scientifically proven...

A Solution for Prostate Cancer Screening

A Solution for Prostate Cancer Screening

How can we successfully and accurately detect prostate cancer? More than 10,000 men die from prostate cancer every year in the UK. It’s one of the most common cancers in men, yet we still don’t have a national screening program. The best test for prostate cancer...

International Women’s Day

International Women’s Day

Today is International Women’s Day – a celebration of equality and creating a better future. International Women’s Day was first celebrated in 1911 in Austria, Denmark, Germany, and Switzerland. March 8th became the designated day of celebration in 1917 during a...

The Ongoing Cancer Backlog: New Plan to Cut Waiting Times

The Ongoing Cancer Backlog: New Plan to Cut Waiting Times

How will the NHS tackle the cancer backlog? New analysis from the House of Commons Library reveals half a million people with suspected cancer will be waiting longer than the usual two-week period to see an oncologist this year. The analysis predicts over 75,000...

World Cancer Day 2022

World Cancer Day 2022

Half of the world’s population do not have access to essential healthcare. Despite the incredible achievements in cancer diagnosis and treatment, many people struggle to receive basic cancer care. This year’s theme for World Cancer Day is ‘Close the Care Gap’. It’s...

Revolutionary new therapy to fight Covid-19

Revolutionary new therapy to fight Covid-19

Exciting research for a new treatment to fight Covid-19 has been proven successful. If you contract the SARS-CoV-2 virus, this new treatment could stop the virus from growing. Prof. Cinatl, the discoverer of the first SARS-CoV virus, and his team found that the...

Missing Cancer Diagnosis Rates Soar in Recent Months

Missing Cancer Diagnosis Rates Soar in Recent Months

Macmillian Cancer Support reports a “mountain of almost 50,000 people” are still missing a cancer diagnosis in the UK. As the NHS struggles to cope with overwhelming demand, Macmillian warns that the Government must take urgent action. New analysis shows that the NHS...

Cancer Cells Wield ‘Nanotubes’ to Destroy the Immune System

Cancer Cells Wield ‘Nanotubes’ to Destroy the Immune System

Scientists discover microscopic nanotubes which allow cancer cells to attack the body’s immune system. Cancer grows stronger by evading the immune system. A new study sheds light on how cancer cells can debilitate the immune system and metastasise. New research...

New Hope for Fighting Prostate Cancer

New Hope for Fighting Prostate Cancer

Around the world this month, men are relinquishing their razors and allowing their facial hair to flourish. Why? For November, a charity known as Movember raises funds and awareness for men’s health. From suicide prevention and mental health to prostate and testicular...

The HPV Vaccine is Eliminating Cervical Cancer

The HPV Vaccine is Eliminating Cervical Cancer

New research has recently confirmed the HPV vaccine has saved hundreds of lives from cervical cancer. This research is the first-ever proof of the HPV vaccine as a successful programme to reduce cervical cancer rates in the UK. The study found that the rate of...

Balancing COVID-19 and the Cancer Backlog

Balancing COVID-19 and the Cancer Backlog

This year the spotlight has been on clearing the cancer backlog. In June and July, things were starting to look up for the NHS. However, in recent months, cancer treatment services are struggling to keep up. The number of people receiving their first cancer treatment...

Backlog of Cancer Diagnoses Still on the Rise

Backlog of Cancer Diagnoses Still on the Rise

The cancer backlog has been closely monitored over the course of the pandemic, but a new study has shown the numbers are still on the rise. Figures from Cancer Research UK show that more than 226,000 people in England are waiting more than six weeks for key cancer...

NHS launches trial of early detection blood test: Galleri

NHS launches trial of early detection blood test: Galleri

This week, the NHS announced the exciting news of a trial for the Galleri blood test. We are so happy to hear the NHS is backing a blood test for the early detection of cancer. This opens the door to many more opportunities for pioneering technologies to be embraced...

Spotlight on: Cancer Prevention

Spotlight on: Cancer Prevention

Hundreds of researchers are developing new cancer treatments every day. Safe, effective treatment for cancer is important – and it’s exciting when you can see the life-saving results. But what if cancer could be prevented in the first place? Prevention is one of the...

Affordable Cancer Care: UAE’s First Cancer Charity Hospital

Affordable Cancer Care: UAE’s First Cancer Charity Hospital

Image Source :Al Jalila Foundation raises AED220 million for the Hamdan Bin Rashid Cancer Charity Hospital <https://www.aljalilafoundation.ae/media-centre/photo-gallery/?gallery=7751> The Al Jalila Foundation has announced they are one step closer to starting...

Avoiding a Late Cancer Diagnosis Due to “Vague” Symptoms

Avoiding a Late Cancer Diagnosis Due to “Vague” Symptoms

If a patient visits their GP due to unexplained weight loss, abdominal pain, or loss of appetite, it can be difficult to pinpoint the cause of the problem. A patient might be referred for different tests or scans, which can be time-consuming and delay a possible...

Cancer Blood Testing: A Crucial Follow-Up to Cancer Surgery

Cancer Blood Testing: A Crucial Follow-Up to Cancer Surgery

A cancer diagnosis can be devastating, but if detected early enough, it can be treatable. One of the treatment techniques that may be recommended is surgery to remove the cells that have been identified as cancerous. This can often be successful if the cancer is...

Cancer in the Developing World: The Need for New Technologies

Cancer in the Developing World: The Need for New Technologies

While cancer is a global health problem, research shows that around 57% of cancer cases and 65% of cancer deaths worldwide occur in developing countries. Researchers are still trying to establish why the prevalence of cancer in low and middle income countries is...

MEET: Ali Ghaidan, CEO and Founder of RMDM

MEET: Ali Ghaidan, CEO and Founder of RMDM

This week healthcare copywriter, Dee Primett, interviews RMDM’s CEO and Founder, Ali Ghaidan.   In this interview, Ali shares more about his background, the story behind RMDM, PanTum Detect and his visions for the future of the company.  RMDM is a one-stop shop for...

COVID-19 Hits Breast Cancer Screenings

COVID-19 Hits Breast Cancer Screenings

Breast cancer is the most common cancer in the UK, with around 12,000 women diagnosed with the condition every year. Unfortunately, this week an analysis of NHS England figures by Cancer Research UK has found that around 10,600 fewer women started treatment for breast...

Growing Cancer Diagnoses in the Middle East

Growing Cancer Diagnoses in the Middle East

This week we were shocked by news of a new study in the Middle East.  This study has found that young people across the UAE and Saudi Arabia are four times more likely to be diagnosed with cancer than their counterparts in the U.K and United States. We know that...

Liquid Biopsy: The Future of Cancer Diagnostics

Liquid Biopsy: The Future of Cancer Diagnostics

The gold standard in cancer detection has always been tissue biopsy. But the procedure is invasive, time-consuming, and often painful or stressful for patients. More significantly, its efficacy is often limited: cancer cells may not be present in biopsied areas, and...

PanTum Detect: The solution to the COVID effect on Cancer?

PanTum Detect: The solution to the COVID effect on Cancer?

‘The knock-on impact of the pandemic on cancer care cannot be overstated’. These are the words of Steven McIntosh, the executive director of advocacy and communications at Macmillan Cancer Support, reported in a shocking article in The Guardian last week. There’s no...

Ground-breaking cancer news from the UAE

Ground-breaking cancer news from the UAE

Firstly, we’d like to wish a very blessed Ramadan to our friends and partners in the Middle East. Ramadan Mubarak. Secondly, we’re excited to share the news of a ground-breaking breast cancer treatment that lessens the negative effects of chemotherapy, now being...

April is Testicular Cancer Awareness Month

April is Testicular Cancer Awareness Month

This April is Testicular Cancer Awareness Month, and we would like to encourage all men to be able to identify the signs of the disease so that they feel confident to seek professional help if they need it.   Testicular cancer isn’t particularly common. In fact, it...

Cancer in the news

Cancer in the news

Cancelled clinical trial forces fundraising, new AI system used to monitor Mesothelioma tumors and positive early result from clinical immunotherapy trials for brain cancer. Crowdfunding for cancer treatment after cancelled clinical trials Delays in cancer treatment...

World Health Day 2021

World Health Day 2021

April 7th of each year marks World Health Day, and it’s safe to say that globally we have faced the greatest healthcare challenge this last year than any other in recent history. For most of us, the Covid-19 pandemic is like nothing we have ever experienced before,...

FAQ – PanTum Detect: The First Universal Cancer Blood Test

FAQ – PanTum Detect: The First Universal Cancer Blood Test

Patient Perspective: Frequently Asked Questions about PanTum Detect, The First Universal Cancer Early Detection Blood Test Welcome to the second part of our Frequently Asked Questions series. This week we have compiled a list of questions that we regularly receive...

The Science Behind the PanTum Detect Cancer Test

The Science Behind the PanTum Detect Cancer Test

The Science Behind the PanTum Detect Cancer Test: Frequently Asked Questions A simple blood test for the early detection of all types of cancer may seem too good to be true, so unsurprisingly, we receive many questions asking us about the way in which our test, PanTum...

Cancer: The Hidden Cost of the COVID-19 Pandemic?

Cancer: The Hidden Cost of the COVID-19 Pandemic?

Cancer Research UK have joined 46 other cancer charities to create One Cancer Voice. Their aim is to speak out about the impact that the Covid-19 pandemic has had on cancer services, and to urge the UK Government and the NHS to take action to tackle the immense...

Cancer in the News this Week

Cancer in the News this Week

Innovative New Cancer Screening Technique and New Fears over Undiagnosed Breast Cancer Cases Pillcams for Cancer Detection Over the last few months, we have seen the NHS start to embrace all new cancer detection techniques and technologies. Diagnostic viewing inside...

Spreading Cancer Awareness on International Women’s Day

Spreading Cancer Awareness on International Women’s Day

March 8th is International Women’s Day – celebrating the social, economic, cultural, and political achievements of women. The creators of International Women’s Day have six key missions, one of which is to help women make informed decisions about their health. At...

What do Pacman and Early Cancer Detection have in Common?

What do Pacman and Early Cancer Detection have in Common?

…More than you might think!  The NHS’s Long Term Plan aims to save thousands more lives each year by improving the way that cancer is diagnosed and treated within the National Health Service. One of the ways in which they’ve said they intend to do this is through...

Time for Greater Progress in Early Detection

Time for Greater Progress in Early Detection

‘The NHS Long Term Plan has committed to an overhaul of screening programmes, new investment in state-of-the-art technology and a boost in research which will help more people survive cancer each year’. Yet many people feel that when it comes to cancer detection,...

World Cancer Day 2021 – It’s Time to Act

World Cancer Day 2021 – It’s Time to Act

February 4th 2021 was World Cancer Day – a day focused on raising awareness of the disease and a stark reminder that we have a long way to go in the war against this disease. Although we may be in the middle of a global pandemic, we mustn’t lose sight of the fact that...

The Cost of Late Stage Cancer Detection

The Cost of Late Stage Cancer Detection

This month we have explored the effect that Covid-19 is having on cancer screening and diagnosis. However, there is also something else very important to consider, and that is the cost of late-stage cancer detection. We already know that many patients are delaying...

Royal College of General Practitioners 2021 Conference

Royal College of General Practitioners 2021 Conference

RMDM are honoured and delighted to be presenting our leading-edge cancer screening and early detection technology at ‘A Fresh Approach to General Practice’ – a virtual conference organised by the Royal College of General Practitioners (GPs), taking place on 11th and...

Cervical Cancer Prevention Week 2021

Cervical Cancer Prevention Week 2021

18th – 24th January 2021 is Cervical Cancer Prevention Week – a week dedicated to raising awareness of cervical cancer and how people can reduce their risk of developing the disease. Cervical cancer may not be the most well-known or even the most common of cancers,...

Early Detection, Recovery Rates & Patient Outcomes

Early Detection, Recovery Rates & Patient Outcomes

We may not be able to see it yet, but the impact of delays in early cancer detection techniques due to Covid-19 will have a direct impact on recovery rates and patient outcomes. With the NHS under immense pressure from the second wave of the pandemic, longer wait...

Cancer Vs Covid

Cancer Vs Covid

Despite entering 2021 still fighting the coronavirus pandemic, the ongoing battle between Cancer and Covid-19 continues to rage behind the scenes, with Early Detection and treatment being delayed as the NHS struggles to cope with rising Covid-19 infection numbers and...

RMDM Group Appoints New Lead Advisor

RMDM Group Appoints New Lead Advisor

RMDM Diagnostics appoints former NHS Confederation head as lead adviser for pan-cancer blood test. RMDM Diagnostics has appointed Mike Farrar CBE, former Chief Executive of the NHS Confederation, as lead adviser for its pan-cancer blood test, PanTum Detect. Mike will...

Kickstarting Improved Cancer Diagnosis

Kickstarting Improved Cancer Diagnosis

November was extremely busy for us here at RMDM Group, as we saw a significant increase in demand for people wanting to take our popular cancer blood test. We are very fortunate to be working with Centre For Health and Human Performance in ensuring that cancer...

Patient Journey of the PanTum Detect Cancer Test

Patient Journey of the PanTum Detect Cancer Test

A blood test that can accurately diagnose cancer at an early stage has long been the ‘holy grail’ of cancer diagnostics. Now, PanTum Detect is the blood test to offer non-invasive, reliable, and cost-effective cancer diagnosis – truly a revolution in cancer care!...

PanTum Detect Early Diagnosis

PanTum Detect Early Diagnosis

RMDM’s PanTum Detect Blood Test Offers Accurate Cancer Detection at the Critical Stage when Cancer is Most Treatable With cancer screening and diagnostic services across the world put on hold as a result of the COVID-19 pandemic, early and accurate cancer diagnosis is...

RMDM’s Recent Diagnostics Activity Update

RMDM’s Recent Diagnostics Activity Update

First and foremost, on behalf of RMDM, we want to send our best wishes to you and your loved ones during these challenging times. The COVID-19 pandemic has been a dominant feature of our lives for a long time now, and it is important, for all of us, to reflect on what...

Medlab Middle East, 2020

Medlab Middle East, 2020

RMDM is proud to have showcased and taken part in the Transformation Talks at Medlab Middle East at the beginning of February 2020, in Dubai. It was a great pleasure to meet all who attended our transformation talks and visited our Stand. Thank you Ahmed Bourghida for...

RMDM Group’s Feature in The Manufacturer

RMDM Group’s Feature in The Manufacturer

RMDM Group’s CEO and Founder; Ali Ghaidan shares with The Manufacturer, what the United Kingdom could learn from Germany’s dominance in health technology. “While the UK health tech scene is booming, there are valuable lessons to be learnt in the art of collaboration,...

RMDM CEO Ali Ghaidan shares his Business Inspirations

RMDM CEO Ali Ghaidan shares his Business Inspirations

Ali Ghaidan the CEO and Co-Founder of RMDM, a one-stop shop for cancer diagnostics, prevention and treatment shares his business inspirations with Business Aspects Magazine. He quotes: “Once I met Johannes and learnt more about his work as a biochemist, he introduced...

Economist War on Cancer, London

Economist War on Cancer, London

It was a great honour and pleasure to meet Princess Dina Mired, President of the Union for International Cancer Control (UICC), at The Economist War on Cancer event in London. We thoroughly enjoyed listening to her perspective on how NGOs, governments, public and...

RMDM Group Meets UK Health Secretary

RMDM Group Meets UK Health Secretary

It was an honour for the team at RMDM Group to meet the UK Health Secretary Matt Hancock at the Reception for Breakthrough Technologies this month. We are looking forward to working more closely with the NHS and making our pioneering diagnostics solution available to...

RMDM Attends 2019 UK Embassy in Beirut

RMDM Attends 2019 UK Embassy in Beirut

It was a great honour for RMDM Group to meet with Her Majesty’s Ambassador Christopher Rampling MBE, at the UK Embassy in Beirut. On Behalf of RMDM we would like thank the UK Department of International Trade (UK DIT) for their support and organising this meeting. We...

Doctors Centre Lab Launch in Lebanon

Doctors Centre Lab Launch in Lebanon

RMDM Launches PanTum Detect, the world’s first universal Cancer Blood Test with Doctors Centre Lab in Lebanon, at the InterContinental Phoenicia in Beirut. The reception was attended by 150 Doctors, oncologists, and other medical professionals as well as researchers...

RMDM Group Attend the Conservative Party Conference

RMDM Group Attend the Conservative Party Conference

It was great to have the opportunity to exhibit at the Conservative Party Conference September 2019. We want to say a big thanks to PLMR for helping to organise. It was a very useful and beneficial couple of days of raising awareness of different roles of technology....

Medlab Middle East, 2020

Medlab Middle East, 2020

RMDM was honoured to be invited by His Excellency Dr Saad Jaber, Minister of Health of the Hashemite Kingdom of Jordan, to meet with him and his senior team. Early Detection is high on the Ministry’s agenda and Jordan is supportive of innovative technologies which can...

Early Diagnosis Research Conference 2019

Early Diagnosis Research Conference 2019

It was an absolute pleasure to attend the 5th Biennial Early Diagnosis Conference in Birmingham from the 21-23 February 2019. Thank you so much Cancer Research UK (CRUK) for such a great event. It was a wonderful and important event for the future of Cancer Care in...

Medical Laboratory Industry Forum, Dubai 2019

Medical Laboratory Industry Forum, Dubai 2019

It was a great opportunity to attend the Medlab Series – Medical Laboratory Industry Forum in Dubai.   It was great to meet our new partners in the MENA region. There are very exciting times ahead, and we are looking forward to the event next year....