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Don’t dismiss fears over switching generics, take it from two cancer ‘thrivers’

Ruth Edwards and Avril Chester share their experience of the impact medicines shortages can have on people who rely on long-term medicines after cancer treatment.…

Published: 14 November 2022

Opinion

Compassionate medicine schemes help patients with cancer live better and for longer — why are they not more widely used?

Use of unlicensed or off-label medicines for patients with cancer can extend survival or improve quality of life, but access remains patchy.…

Published: 26 October 2022

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Pharmacy IV anti-cancer therapy services approaching ‘crisis point’, survey finds

Exclusive: A report based on a survey of pharmacy intravenous systemic anti-cancer therapy services has concluded "urgent action" is needed to address ongoing issues with treatment delays and workforce.…

Published: 7 September 2022

Feature

Immune-related cancer toxicities: what pharmacists need to know

In this episode of The PJ Pod, we explore the side effects of cancer immunotherapy and consider what pharmacists can do to support patients throughout the course of their treatment.…

Published: 23 August 2022

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How close are we to developing an mRNA cancer vaccine?

The COVID-19 pandemic has propelled mRNA vaccines into the limelight and researchers are using this as a springboard to design personalised treatments to help train a patient’s own immune system to fight cancer.…

Published: 18 August 2022

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Vaginal oestrogen therapy in breast cancer ‘may not be linked with recurrence’

The researchers say their results suggest that women with a history of breast cancer with severe genitourinary symptoms can take vaginal oestrogen without an increased risk of cancer recurrence.…

Published: 21 July 2022

Opinion

Using genetic testing to prevent DPD toxicity

Testing for DPD deficiency is important to reduce the number of severe drug reactions and potential fatalities in patients undergoing chemotherapy treatment.…

Published: 27 June 2022

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Pharmacies to trial directly referring patients for cancer screening

The pilot will enable community pharmacy staff to spot signs of cancer in patients that they may not have noticed.…

Published: 15 June 2022

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Whole-genome sequencing is ‘feasible’ for screening in primary care, research suggests

Presenting their findings, study authors said genomic sequencing in primary care could change the way patients and their families are managed by GPs.…

Published: 8 June 2022

Feature

Cancer pharmacogenomics testing: are we hitting the mark?

The introduction of DPYD testing has launched the NHS into the world of pharmacogenomics, with huge benefits for patients. But with new data showing considerable variation in wait times for test results across England, we look at how this could be improved.…

Published: 5 May 2022