Cancer is becoming a global crisis shaped less by biology than by inequality, risk exposure, and access to care.

The rising global burden of cancer disproportionately affects low- and middle-income countries (LMICs), which account for over half of new patients and cancer deaths worldwide. However, LMIC health ...

The relentless nature of cancer does not mean we are powerless. Medical advancements in precision medicine, immunotherapy, and targeted therapies have significantly improved cancer treatment and ...

Indonesia has used conclusions and recommendations gathered during two recent IAEA missions – including an imPACT review in July 2024 – to inform the development of its new National Cancer Control ...

Cancer treatments can help to reduce pain by shrinking a tumour and reducing pressure on nerves or surrounding tissues. After cancer treatments, you might be able to cut down on your painkillers.

MANILA, Philippines—Years of tireless work by health advocates in and outside the government have led to passage of the National Integrated Cancer Control Act (NICCA), a landmark cancer control ...

Cancer and particularly breast cancer is on steep increase according to Dr Joseph Kyaterekera, a general physician at C-Care Uganda, attributes the rise to a number of factors including increased ...

Researchers around the world are looking at better ways to assess and treat cancer pain. They are also looking at the causes of cancer pain. Go to Cancer Research UK’s clinical trials database if you ...

Did you know that cancer is now the third leading cause of death in the Philippines, with lung cancer ranking number one in mortality? This is followed by liver, breast, colon and prostate cancer.

MANILA, Philippines — The Philippine roadmap for cancer control is coming out soon. Mae Concepcion Dolendo of the National Integrated Cancer Control Act Council reported on Wednesday that the NICCA ...