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Smarter, kinder treatments mean I’m still here, says oncologist with incurable cancer
One of the UK’s most senior radiotherapy experts has spoken publicly for the first time about living with incurable cancer.
Genetic testing needed to identify high-risk blood cancer earlier
Genetic testing should be used to help doctors spot high-risk cases of myeloma and enable targeted treatments, say researchers from the University of Leeds and The Institute of Cancer Research.
Groundbreaking proton beam therapy cancer trial opens
A cancer treatment that is currently available to only a limited number of UK patients is to be tested in a clinical trial to see if it causes fewer long-term side effects than standard radiotherapy.
'Remarkable' results in Leeds leukaemia trial
Personalised treatment for the most common form of adult leukaemia helps patients survive for longer and stay in remission, a phase III trial has found.
Addressing the urgent clinical challenges of an ageing population
Researchers at the University of Leeds are addressing health inequalities and improving patient outcomes. Our new Medium article showcases how our discoveries are making an impact.