Stockholm, Sweden: Treating breast cancer that has begun to spread around the body with targeted radiotherapy could help patients to live longer without their cancer getting worse, according to the results of a small randomised controlled trial presented at the Congress of the European Society for Radiotherapy and Oncology (ESTRO 2026) [1]. Once cancer has […]
Meeting an AI doctor before a real-life consultation improves cancer patients’ understanding and reduces stress
Stockholm, Sweden: Cancer patients who interact with an artificial intelligence (AI) avatar doctor before they meet their real-life consultant feel more knowledgeable and less stressed, according to research presented at the Congress of the European Society for Radiotherapy and Oncology (ESTRO 2026) [1]. The study was presented by Dr Adam Raben, Chair of Radiation Oncology […]
Blood test that detects tumour DNA could help guide treatment when cancer has spread
Stockholm, Sweden: A blood test that detects tumour DNA circulating in the bloodstream may help select the most effective treatment options for cancer patients whose tumours have started to spread, according to one of the largest randomised controlled trials of its kind presented at the Congress of the European Society for Radiotherapy and Oncology (ESTRO 2026) [1]. […]
Share proton therapy across national borders and plan five new centres in Romania, Greece, Italy, Northern Ireland and Poland to maximise access for patients in Europe
— Researchers working to make proton beam therapy safe and effective for pregnant cancer patients — Stockholm, Sweden: Existing proton therapy centres mean that 59% of cancer patients across Europe currently have reasonable access to this specialist radiotherapy, according to research that will be presented the Congress of the European Society for Radiotherapy and Oncology […]
Limit ultra processed foods to lower risk of heart disease, say experts
A decade of research shows UPFs are linked to a higher risk of heart disease. Current dietary advice does not address the possible harms of UPFs. Doctors should discuss UPFs with patients and recommend limiting their consumption. Sophia Antipolis, France – 7 May 2026. People who eat more ultra processed food (UPF) have a higher […]
Exercise harder, not just longer, to reduce risk of disease and death
A higher proportion of vigorous activity may reduce the risk of eight diseases. For some diseases the intensity is more important that the amount of activity. Getting out of breath, even for a few minutes per day, is beneficial. Sophia Antipolis, France – 30 March 2026. People who get just a few minutes of vigorous […]
Early results from a trial of active surveillance for low-risk DCIS are ‘reassuring’
Barcelona, Spain: Researchers leading a trial of active surveillance for ductal carcinoma in situ (DCIS) have described early results as ‘reassuring’ in a presentation to the 15th European Breast Cancer Conference (EBCC15) in Barcelona. People diagnosed with DCIS have abnormal cells inside the milk ducts of their breast, but because these cells have not spread […]
Tumour DNA circulating in patients’ blood after pre-surgery treatments predicts whether breast cancer will return
Barcelona, Spain: Fragments of tumour DNA circulating in the bloodstream of patients with breast cancer can predict whether they are likely to relapse, especially when samples are taken after the patients have received treatments prior to surgery. The study, presented at the 15th European Breast Cancer Conference (EBCC15) in Barcelona on Friday, included the largest […]
Elinzanetant reduces severity and frequency of hot flushes and night sweats, regardless of type of hormone treatment breast cancer patients receive
Barcelona, Spain: Results from the OASIS 4 clinical trial last year showed that a new drug, elinzanetant, relieved hot flushes and night sweats that can occur because of the menopause or because of hormone treatment for breast cancer. Now, a new analysis of data from the trial shows that it also gives sustained relief regardless […]
Radiotherapy rather than surgery may help reduce risk of lymphoedema in patients with breast cancer: results from pilot study
Barcelona, Spain: Patients with breast cancer may be able to avoid lymphoedema, which can occur after surgery to remove lymph nodes in the armpit (the axilla), by having radiotherapy instead. New findings, presented at the 15th European Breast Cancer Conference (EBCC15) in Barcelona on Thursday, suggest that axillary radiotherapy may be as effective at killing […]