Blog articles
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Targeting oncogenes: a two-drug treatment
Is two better than one? We look at findings from a cancer study that explores a novel two-drug approach to treat rare ovarian cancer
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Combating cancer: POLQ inhibitors
We explore a novel treatment that could help treat cancer by preventing DNA repair in tumours
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Genomic test supports next-generation cancer drugs
Promising new cancer treatments are emerging, but how does genomics help us identify the patients who need them?
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The need for diversity in genomic datasets
We look at a recent prostate cancer study that highlights the importance of inclusivity in genomic studies
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Genomic approach predicts risk of oesophageal cancer
Can we use genomics to accurately predict the development of cancer in those with precursor conditions? We look at newly published results from a 15-year study to find out
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Analysing the epigenome: a new way to screen for cancer
Could the DNA in our bloodstream provide a way to detect cancer? Recent research looks at a novel approach to screening through a new type of blood test
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Colibactin and colorectal cancer
A newly published study could mark a major milestone in understanding the microbiome and the role in can play in disease development
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We all have 'the breast cancer gene'
You’ve seen the headlines and heard people talk about having ‘the gene for’ x, y or z – but do you know the facts behind the headlines?
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Breast Cancer Awareness Month
Survival rates for breast cancer are better than ever, but what can a focus on genomics bring to the table?
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New liquid biopsy can detect eight common cancers
Blood test could ‘change the way we screen for cancer’, though more research is needed to ensure its efficacy in a real-world screening context
Events
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Royal College of Nursing Congress 2021
The RCN Congress is a key annual event in the nursing calendar and provides a forum for nursing practitioners to meet, learn, develop and share best practice.