By Eric Traub | Northside Hospital Cancer Institute Pancreatic cancer: arguably the most haunting pair of words in the medical world. Numerous high-profile people have succumbed to pancreatic cancer a...

Sometimes we need permission to be grumpy. What are the best things in life? A clear run of green traffic lights on your usual...

Preliminary results of NW-301V are promising, with a lack of severe adverse effects at all doses tested in patients with pancreatic cancer or colorectal cancer

October’s National Family History Month is an important opportunity to emphasize how family history drives cancer risk assessment, genetic referrals, and prevention. Even with growing access to geneti...

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The Irish Cancer Society has said there is a complacent notion that Ireland is doing well in terms of cancer treatment.

If you live with Lynch syndrome, regular bowel screening is one of the most effective ways to reduce your risk of bowel (colorectal) cancer and catch problems early. The NHS Bowel Cancer Screening …

Colonoscopy is expected to reduce colorectal cancer (CRC) incidence in Lynch syndrome (LS) by detecting and removing adenomas. The existence of gene-specific differences in adenoma detection has be…

2015 and 2024: a retrospective analysis of a monocentric prospective cohort study Highlights Patients with LS treated with ICIs are at risk of metachronous dMMR/MSI-H cancers (8% of cohort). The mo…

Epidemiology is the study of how often diseases occur in different groups of people and why.

In colonoscopy, preparation is often regarded as the most burdensome part of the intervention. Traditionally, specific diets have been recommended, but the evidence to support this policy is insuff…

September is Ovarian Cancer Awareness Month, a time to spotlight a disease that remains one of the deadliest gynecologic cancers. To help raise awareness and share expert insights, Dr. Pedro T. Ramire...

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The faecal immunochemical test (FIT) is a diagnostic triage tool for patients presenting with clinical features of CRC in primary care, though its performance in individuals under 50 years is not w…

Patients, Bowels, Basics, and BreakthroughsOn 11th & 12th September, RSCI is holding a bowel cancer event dedicated to patients, families, and the wider community affected by this cancer. PVCR …

For us as advocates, the message is clear: celebrate the progress, but guard against the hype. Stories of individual breakthroughs are moving — but without long-term, carefully designed trials that…

Arndt Vogel: New Insights Into Metachronous Colorectal Cancer Risk in Lynch Syndrome / Alexander Link, Andreas Block, Arndt Vogel, cancer, Christoph Engel,

I share how my friendship with advocate Amy Byer Shainman helped me navigate hereditary cancer, showing that real support comes from empath and honesty.

Noise is getting in the way of good medical practice and better patient outcome, warns Dr. Kamran Abbasi at the BMJ

Key Takeaways Stage 4 cancer patients often find more relevant information from peers than healthcare providers, highlighting the importance of community connections. The cancer community’s c…

WHAT YOU’LL DISCOVER Real stories from people affected by cancer Groundbreaking science that’s shaping the future of treatment Interactive exhibits that let you explore how cancer works The surpris…

Very excited to share that @rcsi_irl ‘Patients, Bowels, Basics and Breakthroughs’ is back!!! This two day event is aimed at bringing together the patient & professional community to…

Is there anyone responsible for figuring this out, or is the whole system just going to drift into the future? Overall, the National Development Plan is not heavy on specifics. While it refers to t…

A recent survey reveals the extent of the issue: 75% of EOCRC patients saw at least two doctors before receiving a diagnosis, and 20% saw four or more. These delays, often driven by medical bias, c…

If you are in Dublin over the coming weeks, please call to @BreakthroCancer#CancerRevolution exhibition which opens today. Read the inspiring stories, get to see what is being done in #research. 1/…

A number of protests took place in Castlebar in 2008 over the decision to move cancer care services from Mayo University Hospital to a centre of excellence at Galway University Hospital.