Certain foods, prescription drugs and complementary remedies interact with cancer therapies, altering the effective dose and putting patients at risk. How can damaging interactions be prevented? Download full article
A recent study analysed the timing of non-platinum chemotherapy in combination with radiotherapy in patients with head-and-neck cancer and showed that only those who had not undergone surgery benefited from the chemoradiation therapy. However, inconsistencies [more]
A recent trial concluded that preoperative biliary drainage (PBD) in patients with pancreatic head cancer increases complications but is unlikely to change clinical practice. The difference in the outcomes reported was because of excessive complications [more]
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Addressing issues of pain, fatigue and functional impairment such as incontinence is widely accepted as essential to helping cancer patients rebuild their lives. For many people, however, restoring a fulfilling sex life can be at [more]
Cancer kills more people than AIDS, tuberculosis and malaria combined. Going by recent global health trends, this year will see cancer emerge as the world’s single leading cause of death. Download full article
After decades of international declarations and pilot projects, Africa is taking control of its efforts to tackle cancer. At the helm is Serigne Gueye, professor of Urology and president of AORTIC. Download full article
Thyroid cancers are fairly common, but medical oncology departments generally come across only a small minority of patients with advanced or recurrent disease who respond poorly to standard treatments. Download full article