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...
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...
Cancer can be difficult to diagnose if the usual “red flags” and warning signs are not present in a patient. Early detection blood tests that are not reliant on cancer type are important to help change this. At RMDM, we are working hard to make early detection a...
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...
Scientists may have found a solution to treat an aggressive, treatment-resistant type of breast cancer. A new study suggests it is possible to change an aggressive type of breast cancer into a non-aggressive type that responds well to common treatments. Scientists...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...