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Eye Test Reveals Large Brain Tumor in Seven-Year-Old Girl
Seven-year-old Esmai from Staffordshire was diagnosed with a large brain tumor after an eye test, highlighting the importance of regular children's eye checks; she is now undergoing radiotherapy and her mother has started a crowdfunding campaign for support.
Eye Test Reveals Large Brain Tumor in Seven-Year-Old Girl
Seven-year-old Esmai from Staffordshire was diagnosed with a large brain tumor after an eye test, highlighting the importance of regular children's eye checks; she is now undergoing radiotherapy and her mother has started a crowdfunding campaign for support.
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28% Bias Score
Massive Cannabis Study Shows Strong Support for Cancer Treatment Potential
A recent meta-analysis of over 10,000 studies on cannabis and cancer found that 75% supported its potential to treat cancer symptoms and fight the disease, exceeding initial expectations and prompting calls for regulatory changes to allow larger clinical trials.
Massive Cannabis Study Shows Strong Support for Cancer Treatment Potential
A recent meta-analysis of over 10,000 studies on cannabis and cancer found that 75% supported its potential to treat cancer symptoms and fight the disease, exceeding initial expectations and prompting calls for regulatory changes to allow larger clinical trials.
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52% Bias Score
Successful Trial of Animal-Assisted Therapy at Greek Oncology Hospital
A successful trial of Greece's first hospital-based Animal Assisted Therapy program at Metaxa Oncology Hospital saw therapy dog Olympus positively impact patients undergoing chemotherapy; the program aims to improve patient well-being through rigorous dog evaluations and training.
Successful Trial of Animal-Assisted Therapy at Greek Oncology Hospital
A successful trial of Greece's first hospital-based Animal Assisted Therapy program at Metaxa Oncology Hospital saw therapy dog Olympus positively impact patients undergoing chemotherapy; the program aims to improve patient well-being through rigorous dog evaluations and training.
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40% Bias Score
NHS England Approves New Drug for Advanced Breast Cancer
A new drug, capivasertib, is now available on the NHS in England to treat advanced breast cancer, offering a potential benefit to 3,000 women yearly by slowing disease progression and shrinking tumors; it targets the AKT protein and was approved after successful clinical trials showing it doubled th...
NHS England Approves New Drug for Advanced Breast Cancer
A new drug, capivasertib, is now available on the NHS in England to treat advanced breast cancer, offering a potential benefit to 3,000 women yearly by slowing disease progression and shrinking tumors; it targets the AKT protein and was approved after successful clinical trials showing it doubled th...
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40% Bias Score
Delayed Bowel Cancer Diagnosis Highlights Systemic Healthcare Issues
Rhiannon Coombs, 34, from Victoria, Australia, was diagnosed with stage three bowel cancer after a two-year delay in diagnosis due to misdiagnosis and long waiting lists, highlighting the critical need for early detection and patient advocacy in bowel cancer treatment.
Delayed Bowel Cancer Diagnosis Highlights Systemic Healthcare Issues
Rhiannon Coombs, 34, from Victoria, Australia, was diagnosed with stage three bowel cancer after a two-year delay in diagnosis due to misdiagnosis and long waiting lists, highlighting the critical need for early detection and patient advocacy in bowel cancer treatment.
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20% Bias Score
Postcode Lottery Leaves Thousands of Prostate Cancer Patients Facing Increased Death Risk
In January 2024, only two-thirds of English NHS trusts met the 62-day target for prostate cancer diagnosis and treatment, leaving 1,559 men with delayed treatment, with 435 waiting over 104 days, highlighting a concerning 'postcode lottery' in care.
Postcode Lottery Leaves Thousands of Prostate Cancer Patients Facing Increased Death Risk
In January 2024, only two-thirds of English NHS trusts met the 62-day target for prostate cancer diagnosis and treatment, leaving 1,559 men with delayed treatment, with 435 waiting over 104 days, highlighting a concerning 'postcode lottery' in care.
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48% Bias Score
Saratov Opens State-of-the-Art Oncology Center
Saratov's new clinical oncology center, supported by State Duma Chairman Vyacheslav Volodin, opened its doors, boasting advanced equipment, performing up to 60 surgeries daily and already treating over 13,000 patients, with plans for expansion and attracting medical professionals from other regions.
Saratov Opens State-of-the-Art Oncology Center
Saratov's new clinical oncology center, supported by State Duma Chairman Vyacheslav Volodin, opened its doors, boasting advanced equipment, performing up to 60 surgeries daily and already treating over 13,000 patients, with plans for expansion and attracting medical professionals from other regions.
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44% Bias Score
Russia's Hematological Care: Funding Increases, But Access to Innovation Lags
In Russia, 1.22 million people have hematological diseases, 35% of whom have cancerous blood diseases; funding increased 1.5 times since 2019, yet access to innovative treatments lags behind Europe, with high costs for advanced therapies posing further challenges.
Russia's Hematological Care: Funding Increases, But Access to Innovation Lags
In Russia, 1.22 million people have hematological diseases, 35% of whom have cancerous blood diseases; funding increased 1.5 times since 2019, yet access to innovative treatments lags behind Europe, with high costs for advanced therapies posing further challenges.
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28% Bias Score
King Charles's Busy Italian Visit Amidst Cancer Treatment
King Charles III, while undergoing cancer treatment, completed a busy four-day state visit to Italy, including a meeting with Pope Francis, showcasing his commitment to public service and international relations amidst ongoing health challenges.
King Charles's Busy Italian Visit Amidst Cancer Treatment
King Charles III, while undergoing cancer treatment, completed a busy four-day state visit to Italy, including a meeting with Pope Francis, showcasing his commitment to public service and international relations amidst ongoing health challenges.
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56% Bias Score
NHS Approves Capivasertib for Advanced Breast Cancer
The NHS approved capivasertib, a twice-daily pill, for HR-positive HER2-negative breast cancer with specific gene mutations, benefiting up to 3,000 women yearly by extending progression-free survival by 4.2 months; this follows extensive research and clinical trials.
NHS Approves Capivasertib for Advanced Breast Cancer
The NHS approved capivasertib, a twice-daily pill, for HR-positive HER2-negative breast cancer with specific gene mutations, benefiting up to 3,000 women yearly by extending progression-free survival by 4.2 months; this follows extensive research and clinical trials.
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36% Bias Score
NHS Cancer Care Reforms Following Sir Chris Hoy's Prostate Cancer Diagnosis
The UK government is investing £16 million with Prostate Cancer UK to improve early detection and is working to modernize the NHS to improve cancer care, following the recent diagnosis of six-time Olympic gold medallist Sir Chris Hoy with terminal prostate cancer, and the death of constituent Nathan...
NHS Cancer Care Reforms Following Sir Chris Hoy's Prostate Cancer Diagnosis
The UK government is investing £16 million with Prostate Cancer UK to improve early detection and is working to modernize the NHS to improve cancer care, following the recent diagnosis of six-time Olympic gold medallist Sir Chris Hoy with terminal prostate cancer, and the death of constituent Nathan...
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60% Bias Score
B.C. Ends U.S. Cancer Treatment Program Amidst System Improvements
British Columbia ended its temporary program sending cancer patients to the U.S. for radiation therapy after 1,107 patients received treatment in Bellingham, Washington, due to improvements in local capacity, including hiring more specialists and hospital upgrades, resulting in 93 percent of patient...
B.C. Ends U.S. Cancer Treatment Program Amidst System Improvements
British Columbia ended its temporary program sending cancer patients to the U.S. for radiation therapy after 1,107 patients received treatment in Bellingham, Washington, due to improvements in local capacity, including hiring more specialists and hospital upgrades, resulting in 93 percent of patient...
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36% Bias Score
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