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#ProstateCancer screening: Committee says no to testing all men

Bernard Rachet tells the Standard recommendations show urgent need for effective test or screening strategy that doesn't generate large numbers of false positives & add to burden on #NHS.

www.standard.co.uk/news/science...
Prostate cancer screening: Committee says no to testing all men
The UK National Screening Committee said there were more harms than benefits to using the PSA test for screening all men.
www.standard.co.uk
December 1, 2025 at 2:58 PM
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Could #AI revolutionise #cancer care?

This #WorldCancerDay, we’re highlighting a #GlobalTrial exploring if #AI could help more cancer patients access high-quality radiotherapy treatment & improve #HealthEquity.

More about Ajay Aggarwal & his team's work👇 bit.ly/4gHOZxT
February 4, 2025 at 11:16 AM
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Awareness is 🔑 in cancer prevention.

Dr Belot highlights the need for inclusive awareness programs & accessible resources. #WorldCancerDay #UnitedByUnique
February 4, 2025 at 1:07 PM
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Cancer research should go beyond single risk factors!

Miguel calls for a holistic approach to truly understand and tackle the disease effectively.
#WorldCancerDay2025
February 4, 2025 at 4:57 PM
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Still on #WorldCancerDay, our Honorary member, Laura Woods @newcastleuni.bsky.social highlights the need for standards, collaboration, & patient engagement to drive impactful cancer research outcomes.
February 4, 2025 at 3:05 PM
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UK sees 20% drop in #cancer mortality but diagnoses still rising

Bernard Rachet explains that despite advances in cancer care in recent decades, survival gaps and #inequalities must be addressed to improve UK cancer outcomes. @icon-lshtm.bsky.social

www.lshtm.ac.uk/newsevents/n...

#PublicHealth
June 6, 2025 at 10:08 AM
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Last week, our Research Degree student Koki Shimizu attended the EHA Congress in Milan 🇮🇹🤝

He presented his poster on “Socioeconomic inequalities in acute myeloid leukaemia treatment in England 🏴󠁧󠁢󠁥󠁮󠁧󠁿 ”— shedding light on the impact of social factors in cancer care. 👏
June 19, 2025 at 3:56 PM
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🚨New review led by @lshtm.bsky.social researchers @wendesafari.bsky.social & @camaringe.bsky.social, funded by @cancerresearchuk.org, reveals key missed opportunities in tackling cancer inequalities.

Most interventions focus narrowly on screening, missing broader systemic issues.

👉 bit.ly/44d1Tk8
June 12, 2025 at 4:01 PM
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Lack of evidence on safety & effectiveness of physician associates & anaesthetic associates, review finds

@martinmckee.bsky.social discusses need for evidence-based strategy for expanding roles to address UK workforce shortages, & says patient safety is vital.

www.lshtm.ac.uk/newsevents/n...
March 10, 2025 at 10:39 AM
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A recent @lshtm.bsky.social study led by Dr Ananya Malhotra examines how different immunotherapy treatments impact quality of life for advanced lung cancer patients over 18 months.

Findings highlight the need for a more personalised approach to care.

🔗 bit.ly/43FYPx5
March 13, 2025 at 1:19 PM