The role of circadian rhythms in cancer hit the headlines this year because of growing evidence that night shift work may increase the risk of breast cancer. But could a better understanding of the role [more]
Breast screening programmes won’t work if women don’t attend. But can this justify campaigns that exaggerate both the risk of getting breast cancer and the benefits of screening? Margaret McCartney believes not. She won a [more]
Cancer treatment is at a critical juncture, says Dieter K Hossfeld, veteran campaigner for the recognition of medical oncology in Germany. Future progress, he believes, depends on reasserting the interests of society at large over [more]
A variety of factors are now known to contribute to raising women’s risk of developing breast cancer. Ensuring key messages on breast health become as familiar as themessage Smoking is bad for your health’may [more]
When it comes to challenging taboos and giving a voice to ordinary people with extraordinary stories, film can be immensely powerful, as was shown at the first ever Reel Lives: Cancer Chronicles Film Festival, held [more]
Cancer is now the fastest growing killer in the Arab world. There is an urgent need to train health professionals on strategies for prevention, screening and appropriate care, and convince governments to act. ESO hopes [more]
Efforts to improve the care of Europe’s leukaemia patients have been boosted by a highly motivated, well-focused network that is integrating thework of trial groups and partner groups, involving diagnostics, treatment, registries and guidelines. Download [more]
It’s been a frustrating couple of years for those anxious to see a single strong voice for oncology at a European level. But with the launch of the European CanCer Organisation at ECCO14, things may [more]
Cancer clinicians have a long history of collaborating across national boundaries to try to find out which therapies and protocols are most effective. Now a group of leading breast clinics have scored a first by [more]
The European School of Oncology was set up in 1982 to help prevent needless death and suffering by educating Europe’s young cancer doctors. ESO looks to a future where all patients are treated by specialist [more]
In its centennial year the AACR maps the landmarks of progress in our understanding of cancer, and calls for renewed commitment to the search for prevention and cure. Download full article
If EU Physical Agents (EMF) Directive 2004/40/EC goes through in its current form, hospitals may have to stop using MRI or open themselves to the risk of being sued by employees. Campaigners are now hopeful [more]
Interest in addressing cancer patients’ emotional and psychological needs is far outstripping access to training all over the world. Now the International Psycho-Oncology Society and the European School of Oncology have clubbed together to fill [more]