Tag: Cancer Care
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Colon Cancer Patients Considered Effectively Cured After Six-Year Recurrence-Free Period, Study Finds
New Evidence Reframes What It Means to Be ‘Cured’ of Colon Cancer For many patients diagnosed with colon cancer, the journey through treatment is fraught with uncertainty. A landmark study published in JAMA Oncology now suggests a practical and hopeful milestone: if a patient remains free from cancer recurrence six years after surgery and follow-up…
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AI in Cancer Care: NICRAT Empowers Nigeria’s Health Workers
Overview The National Institute for Research and Treatment (NICRAT) has launched a targeted training program to strengthen the capacity of health workers in Nigeria’s South-West geopolitical zone. By focusing on the practical application of Artificial Intelligence (AI) in cancer care, NICRAT aims to enhance diagnostic accuracy, streamline treatment planning, and improve patient outcomes across the…
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NICRAT Empowers Nigerian Health Workers with AI Skills for Cancer Care
NICRAT Expands AI Competencies in Cancer Care Across Nigeria The National Institute for Research and Treatment (NICRAT) has taken a significant step to strengthen cancer care in Nigeria by equipping health workers in the South-West geopolitical zone with practical Artificial Intelligence (AI) skills. The three-day training program focused on the application of AI in cancer…
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NICRAT Transforms Cancer Care in Nigeria’s South-West with AI Training for Health Workers
Empowering Health Workers with AI Skills In Nigeria’s South-West geopolitical zone, the National Institute for Research and Treatment (NICRAT) is driving a significant shift in cancer care by equipping health workers with practical skills in artificial intelligence. The initiative aims to bridge gaps in access to advanced cancer treatment and diagnostics by enabling frontline clinicians…
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Latin America’s First Homegrown CAR-T Center Opens in Ribeirão Preto, Promising Lower Cancer Care Costs
Introduction: A Milestone for Latin America’s Public Health In a landmark move for Latin America, Ribeirão Preto welcomes the Nutera Center, the region’s first homegrown CAR-T (Chimeric Antigen Receptor T-cell) therapy program. Backed by significant public investment, the center aims to expand access to cutting-edge cancer treatment while driving down costs for Brazil’s public health…
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Latin America’s First Homegrown CAR: How Nutera Center Aims to Transform Cancer Care in Brazil
Overview: A Milestone in Latin American Healthcare Brazil is making a historic leap in cancer treatment with the launch of Latin America’s first homegrown Chimeric Antigen Receptor (CAR) T therapy program. The Nutera Center in Ribeirão Preto has unveiled a groundbreaking clinical initiative backed by substantial public investment and partnerships across the health and research…
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North East Granddad’s Death After Aggressive Lung Cancer Missed on Scan: Family Fights for Answers
Tragic Loss Sparks Call for Review of Lung Cancer Scans The family of Michael Donnelly, a well-loved figure in County Durham, is continuing its fight for answers after he died from an aggressive form of lung cancer last April at the age of 53. They say a crucial lung scan failed to detect the disease…
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Tatiana Schlossberg Opens Up About Terminal Cancer and Critiques RFK Jr.’s Healthcare Policies
Notebook from a public figure, a personal crossroads In a rare and deeply personal disclosure, Tatiana Schlossberg, the granddaughter of President John F. Kennedy, has announced that she is living with terminal cancer. The revelation marks a somber moment for a family long in the public eye, and it shines a spotlight on the human…
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Private cancer patients gain access to Pharmac-funded medicine in private hospitals
Overview of Transitional Access A new policy initiative will allow a select group of private patients with advanced breast cancer to receive a medicine funded by the government’s Pharmac (the New Zealand drug-buying agency) in private hospitals. The measure, described by officials as transitional access, aims to speed up patient access to a potentially life-extending…
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NHS to Take Over Private, State-of-the-Art Hospital to Create Dedicated Breast Cancer Hub in London
Policy shift turns private facility into NHS breast cancer hub A major change in London’s healthcare landscape will see a private, state-of-the-art hospital handed over to the National Health Service (NHS). The transfer, driven by low patient demand in the private sector, will repurpose the facility into a dedicated NHS breast cancer center. The move…