Blog by Dr Valerie Sills, Programme Manager for the CRUK-funded CanTest Programme. The CanTest programme supports research, capacity building and collaboration in the field of early detection and diagnosis of cancer in primary care. CanTest was announced by Cancer Research UK as the winner of the first ever Catalyst Award in January 2017, so the […]
Further research needed to identify possible warning signs of brain tumours, say experts
Experts at the University of Cambridge have called for more research that might improve the early detection of brain tumours, following a qualitative study that suggests there are subtle changes in the patient’s functioning and wellbeing that might act as tell-tale signs of the onset of disease. The researchers caution that this research will also […]
Lung cancer survivors could benefit from check-ups for new cancers for at least ten years
Five-year survival of patients with lung cancer has doubled in England during the past 15 years as lung cancer treatment has become more effective, leading to increasing numbers of survivors. So, optimising surveillance of second primary cancer in this high risk group is becoming increasingly important. Understanding how often such second cancers develop and when […]
A simple questionnaire could be a cost-effective way to monitor for melanoma skin cancer
Melanoma is rare, but also the most dangerous form of skin cancer, with around 14,500 new cases diagnosed and 2600 deaths in the UK each year. Early detection is critical: overall, around 90 in every 100 patients with melanoma will still be alive five years after diagnosis. But for those diagnosed with advanced disease, only […]
First CanTest School held to boost research into early detection of cancer in primary care
The first CanTest International School for Cancer Detection Research in Primary Care was held earlier this month at Jesus College, Cambridge, with a focus on the challenges and cost-effectiveness of diagnostic testing in primary care. The week-long event, led by CanTest Director, Dr Fiona Walter, brought together international leaders in the primary care early detection […]
How my six week primary care SSC project led to my first-author paper in Cancer Epidemiology
Blog by Tessa Stewart, final year medical student, University of Cambridge It’s a common feeling amongst medical students that we cannot meaningfully contribute to patient care, due to our lack of knowledge and expertise. On 4 February, World Cancer Day, I felt that I contributed by publishing my first first-author paper in Cancer Epidemiology. This […]