Historically, early detection has focused on routine screenings for only a handful of cancers, such as breast, colorectal, cervical, lung, and prostate cancers. However, these screenings are not always effective. Many cancers are still detected at later stages when...
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...
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...
Breast cancer is the second leading cause of cancer-related deaths in women. Thanks to pioneering research and diagnostic tests, we are discovering solutions to detect breast cancer early on. The TKTL1 gene, in particular, represents an incredible leap in our...
Ramadan is a holy month in the Islamic calendar that involves fasting from sunrise to sunset for 29-30 days. While the primary purpose of fasting is to practice self-discipline, it is also proven to have numerous health benefits. One of the most prominent health...
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...
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...
A new performance study with 5,000 participants proves that the combination of blood tests and imaging is highly effective in detecting cancer early. The PanTum Detect test, alongside imaging methods such as PET/CT or MRI, can detect cancer and its precursors with...
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...
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...