Blog by Madi Fairey and Max Bayne, both final year medical students at the University of Cambridge Madi and Max set out to perform a systematic review synthesising the literature on the effect of provision of personalised cancer risk information to individuals at population level risk on accuracy of risk perception and psychological responses; the […]
Which cancer diagnostic tests will work best in primary care? New CanTest Framework published today will help provide answers
The CanTest Framework, which provides a conceptual approach for the evaluation of cancer diagnostic tests from development to routine use in primary care, has been published today in BMC Cancer. Developed by the CanTest Senior Faculty team, this new framework addresses some key aspects missing from previous approaches. It incorporates a shift in focus away […]
Preventive drugs in the last year of life of older adults with cancer: Is there room for deprescribing?
The continuation of preventive drugs among older patients with advanced cancer is examined in a recent publication in the research journal, Cancer. Dr Stephen Barclay (Department Public Health & Primary Care), collaborated with colleagues from the Karolinska Institute and Newcastle University, finding that the use of preventive drugs in the last year of life is […]
Learning Curve
Cancer Group’s Victoria Hardy reflects on the positives of hosting international exchange students… In February the PCU Cancer Group welcomed two visiting students funded by the SAMRC and Newton Fund via the AWACAN project, working in South Africa and Uganda to improve outcomes for women diagnosed with cervical or breast cancer. PhD student, Amanda Edwards […]
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