News | Cancer

Feature

Warp drive: conducting experiments in space allows speedy results

Experiments in space with human tissue chips bring hope of discovering new ways of treating diseases back on Earth.…

Published: 3 October 2024

News

Pharmacy teams identify patients with ‘red-flag’ cancer symptoms in early diagnosis project

Exclusive: Of those identified, 17 people presenting with red-flag symptoms received a formal consultation with a pharmacist during the six-month project.…

Published: 25 September 2024

News

Cancer Research UK offers training to Tesco pharmacists to spot possible cancer symptoms

Tesco pharmacists have also been trained to offer advice by the British Heart Foundation and Diabetes UK.…

Published: 24 September 2024

Feature

How can pharmacists best support patients with chronic lymphocytic leukaemia?

As therapies for chronic lymphocytic leukaemia have evolved, so has pharmacists’ role in treating people with this type of blood cancer.…

Published: 20 September 2024

Supported content

Opinion

PJ view: Current testing for genetic variants risks undoing years of progress on health inequalities

It is crucial that the NHS prioritises health equity as pharmacogenomic testing gains traction in day-to-day UK healthcare.…

Published: 8 August 2024

News

Screening for gene variants should be broadened to reduce health inequalities, systematic review concludes

Study authors have called for an extension to DPYD genetic testing in the UK, to include variants identified in people with African ancestry.…

Published: 31 July 2024

News

MHRA approves capivasertib for treatment of advanced breast cancer

Capivasertib is an oral pill given with fulvestrant, a hormonal therapy, as an alternative treatment to endocrine-based regimens.…

Published: 25 July 2024

News

Draft NICE guidance recommends ‘at-home’ pill for advance prostate cancer

The National institute of Health and Care Excellence says up to 40,000 people in England could benefit from relugolix (Orgovyx; Accord).…

Published: 22 July 2024

Feature

Medical drone deliveries: a viable option for the NHS?

In this episode of The PJ Pod, we speak to experts who are testing the feasibility of using drones to deliver NHS medicines.…

Published: 10 July 2024

Feature

How AI is transforming drug discovery

Pharmaceutical companies and start-ups are harnessing AI to improve speed and reduce costs at every stage of the drug discovery and development process.…

Published: 3 July 2024