Systematic review assesses liquid biopsy technologies for early detection of drug resistance and therapeutic response monitoring in people.
A Simple Blood Test May Catch When Your Cancer Treatment Stops Working
This systematic review evaluated liquid biopsy technologies, including ctDNA, CTCs, and EVs, for monitoring tumor genomics and customizing t…
A simple blood test can detect when cancer evolves to resist treatment weeks before standard scans show any change.
Disability benefit take-up varied by cause of death and geography in England and Wales.
Millions Miss Out on Money Before Death
This retrospective cohort study examined 1,049,493 decedents aged 16 or older in England and Wales with chronic illnesses. Receipt of non-me…
In England and Wales, one out of three people dying from expected causes like cancer or heart disease never receive the financial benefits t…
In UK primary care, the NAT-C tool guided consultations resulted in clinical action for 72% of cancer consultations.
Why a Simple Cancer-Care Tool Works in Theory but Stalls in Real GP Offices
This mixed-methods process evaluation examined the implementation of the Needs Assessment Tool-Cancer (NAT-C) in 21 UK general practices ser…
A simple cancer needs-assessment tool triggers action in 7 out of 10 doctor visits, but long-term success depends on local support and resou…
Study protocol assesses multimodal activity intervention versus hospital-only activity on gross motor function in preschool children with cancer.
A Simple Play Program Could Protect Young Brains During Cancer Treatment
This study protocol outlines a randomized controlled trial involving 82 preschool children (aged 1–5 years) newly diagnosed with cancer. The…
A simple play program could protect young brains during cancer treatment by helping preschoolers aged 1 to 5 keep growing and learning while…
Electronic antiemetic device plus ondansetron improved delayed CINV response in 126 cancer patients.
A Wearable Buzz on Your Wrist May Ease Chemo Nausea
This single-centre randomized controlled trial enrolled 126 cancer patients receiving moderately or highly emetogenic chemotherapy. Particip…
A small device targeting an old acupressure point may give real relief from the days-long nausea that chemo drugs leave behind.
mHealth interventions improve medication adherence and self-efficacy in cancer patients, meta-analysis finds
Mobile apps and texts help cancer patients stick to their medication better
A systematic review and meta-analysis of 17 RCTs involving 1309 cancer patients found mobile health interventions significantly improved med…
Phone apps and text reminders make cancer patients about three and a half times more likely to take their medicine on time.
Pharmacist-led interventions reduce adverse reactions and improve outcomes in cancer patients
Pharmacist care reduces side effects and improves quality of life for cancer patients
This systematic review and meta-analysis of randomized controlled trials and non-randomized intervention studies evaluated pharmacist-led in…
Adding a pharmacist to cancer care teams significantly reduces nausea and vomiting while improving pain control and quality of life for pati…
Meta-analysis finds no link between psychosocial factors and most cancer risks
Study links some psychosocial factors to higher lung cancer risk in large data review
This individual-participant data meta-analysis of 22 cohorts (N=421,799) found no association between psychosocial factors and overall cance…
Low social support, being single, or experiencing a loss are linked to higher lung cancer risk, but lifestyle factors like smoking may expla…
Antimicrobial peptides show anticancer activity via membrane disruption and immune priming in preclinical models
Review finds antimicrobial peptides show promise against cancer cells but clinical evidence remains limited
A systematic review of preclinical evidence finds antimicrobial peptides (AMPs) exhibit selective electrostatic interactions with malignant …
Antimicrobial peptides can selectively target and kill cancer cells by disrupting their membranes while also acting as vaccines to boost the…
Elevated plasma phenylalanine associated with obesity, type 2 diabetes, and cancer risk.
High plasma phenylalanine linked to obesity, diabetes, and cancer risk
This systematic review examines epidemiological and mechanistic evidence regarding elevated plasma phenylalanine in metabolic disorders. The…
High blood phenylalanine is linked to obesity, type 2 diabetes, and cancer risk by blocking insulin signals and damaging mitochondria.
Feasibility of combining ESPEN guidelines and Ayurvedic concepts to personalize diets for cancer patients
A small feasibility study found combining Ayurveda and standard guidelines is possible for cancer patients.
This feasibility study evaluated personalized meal plans in 33 consenting adult cancer patients over 4 weeks to 6 months. Results suggested …
Personalized meals blending Ayurveda and standard cancer guidelines improved diet quantity for 33 adult cancer patients with no safety conce…
Exercise reduces complications and improves function in frail elderly cancer patients on chemotherapy
Exercise helps frail elderly cancer patients undergoing chemotherapy avoid complications
A meta-analysis of 1,655 frail elderly cancer patients undergoing chemotherapy found exercise interventions significantly reduced complicati…
For frail elderly cancer patients on chemotherapy, exercise cuts complication risks by 60% while boosting energy and walking distance.