There are many themed months connected to various topics of importance or interest, but when it comes to issues of cancer medicine, March is all about raising awareness of brain cancer. Brain Tumour Awareness Month will do just that and will serve a very important purpose, for this is a kind of cancer not always talked […]
The use of private radiotherapy has proved invaluable in treating a myriad of different types of cancer over the years. What was originally no more than a palliative treatment can now greatly extend life or even fully cure a wide range of cancers. Among the many changes to cancer care have been a growing understanding of how […]
Monthly news magazine RAD, which is widely circulated to radiographers, radiologists, radiotherapists and consultants, has featured the recent newly formed alliance between Amethyst Healthcare Group and Stingray Healthcare, forming a leading independent pan-European radiotherapy network. Stingray Healthcare, based in Lausanne, Switzerland, was recently acquired by Fremman Capital from Jacobs Capital, with the organisation already enjoying […]
Some kinds of cancer are less prevalent than they used to be. Reduced smoking rates have cut lung cancer rates, while awareness of the risks of sun exposure has reduced skin cancer frequency. But other cancers have increased. Colorectal cancer is one such category, with instances of the disease on the rise across the globe. […]
If you have been diagnosed with cancer and need radiotherapy treatment, there are various kinds you may receive, including internal and external radiotherapy and, in the latter case, different means of delivering it. Depending on the type of radiotherapy you receive, you may become very familiar with a linear accelerator (LINAC) machine. To understand what this […]
Prostate cancer is one of the most common forms of cancer to specifically affect men. According to the latest data, it accounts for just over 12 per cent of cancer cases in the European Economic Area and particularly affects men over the age of 45. In addition, some ethnic groups are particularly prone to the disease, […]
Radiotherapy can be extremely effective against all kinds of cancer, using radiation to disrupt the DNA of cancer cells and prevent them from dividing and multiplying. It can shrink tumours, extend life, and, in many cases, eliminate cancer. However, like many medical interventions, radiotherapy treatment does come with side effects. These can be varied, but the most common […]
Christmas is a time of togetherness, joy and merriment, as friends, family and loved ones come together to celebrate, share moments and memories and look towards the promise of a new year. However, this spirit of the season can also be a challenge for people undergoing radiotherapy, chemotherapy and other forms of cancer care. Festive celebrations […]
Leukaemia comes in several different forms and the available treatments vary. For those with acute myeloid leukaemia (AML), there are different chemotherapy options and research has indicated some of them may be much more favourable for older patients. If you or a family member has leukaemia, the diagnosis can be confusing. The term relates to […]
There are many different forms of cancer, but the majority of cancer cases are accounted for by a handful of very common forms of the disease. These include breast, prostate, lung and bowel cancer. Pancreatic cancer is much less common although still a significant health issue in Europe, ranking as the seventh most commonly diagnosed cancer […]
