by Combat Cancer | Jul 20, 2024 | News, Uncategorized
Pancreatic cancer is a formidable adversary in the world of oncology, known for its stealthy onset and grim prognosis. In the European Union, it is the fourth leading cause of cancer deaths, with a dismal 5-year survival rate of only 9%, making it the deadliest cancer...
by Combat Cancer | Jul 13, 2024 | News
Colon cancer remains one of the most common malignancies worldwide, with significant challenges in treatment and recurrence. Among patients with locally advanced colon cancer, nearly 25% develop locoregional recurrence, including peritoneal metastases, which severely...
by Combat Cancer | Jul 5, 2024 | News
Blood in the urine (haematuria) can be a troubling sign for many patients. Often an early indicator of bladder cancer, haematuria necessitates further investigation, typically through an invasive procedure called cystoscopy. However, less than 20% of patients referred...
by Combat Cancer | Jun 28, 2024 | News
Bladder cancer patients in the UK are enduring unacceptably long waiting times for diagnosis and treatment. The situation has remained stagnant over the past decade, prompting calls from leading experts for a national bladder cancer audit. This initiative is seen as...
by Combat Cancer | Jun 22, 2024 | News
World Continence Week, the global initiative managed by the World Federation of Incontinence and Pelvic Problems (WFIPP), runs from Monday 17th to Sunday 23rd June this year. Its aim is to raise awareness of bladder and bowel issues, chronic pelvic pain, and other...
by Combat Cancer | Jun 15, 2024 | News
Men’s Health Week 2024, running from 10th to 16th June, is a global initiative that occurs annually in the week leading up to and including Father’s Day. This important week aims to heighten awareness of preventable health issues and promote the early...
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