News digest – Sir Terry Wogan, World Cancer Day, gene editing, proton beam therapy and more. – Cancer Research UK (blog)

• We said good riddance to January 2016 after cancer took an additional national treasure, BBC’s Sir Terry Wogan, that died at age 77 after a “short however brave battle,” as reported by the BBC. He will certainly be missed.
• In various other news, scientists got the ‘gene editing’ go-ahead. The Human Fertilisation and Embryology Authority (HFEA) gave approval to genetically modify human embryos. This brand-new genetic editing technique could likewise hold genuine potential for tackling cancer. The BBC, Guardian among lots of others covered this higher profile story.
• And if you hope to discover out exactly how the technology behind gene editing works, and exactly how it could change the means we study cancer, you can easily read our blog post.
• Thursday was World Cancer Day and according to our analysis cancer death rates are down by 10 per cent in 10 years. The BBC, Guardian and our press release have actually every one of the details.

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Cancer death rates are down 10 per cent in 10 years, according to our latest analysis.

• Also on Globe Cancer Day the Independent questioned why cancer is still a taboo subject and individuals keep on to be secretive regarding a diagnosis. Read regarding it here.
• The BBC, Guardian, among others reported on brand-new findings that suggest proton beam therapy (a kind of radiotherapy) is ‘efficient along with fewer adverse effects’ for certain types of cancer. For a lot more short article on proton beam therapy check out our blog post.
• England’s Chief Medical Officer earned drinking a glass of wine a severe affair once she asked individuals to think of the cancer risk associated along with each drink they take. The BBC has actually a lot more on this. And for a lot more short article regarding exactly how alcohol affects your cancer risk read this.
• MPs concluded the Cancer Drugs Fund (CDF) ‘need to be managed better’. The Financial Times, BBC and Guardian every one of reported on this. And here are the key reforms we think the government need to make to the CDF.
• According to the World Good health Organisation, films where individuals smoke need to be offered an adult rating due to the fact that tobacco firms are using them to market cigarettes to children. The Independent has actually the full details.
• President Obama’s cancer “moonshoot” is in the news again this week. STAT News along along with the New York Times reported that Obama is calling for $1 billion to grab the project started.
• Our research found that almost 400,000 a lot more people would certainly take the bowel cancer screening test if the letter they receive encouraging them to do so was endorsed by their GP. The Mirror covered this and here’s our press release.
• During prime minister’s question time the PM admitted that the government had missed cancer waiting times target. The Guardian has actually a lot more on this story.
• New research in fruit flies shows that cancer cells develop space to grow by killing off the surrounding healthy cells. We covered this as did the Telegraph.
• Our news digest wouldn’t be the same free of calling out at least one overhyped headline – this week it’s the Mirror for this headline: “Huge cancer breakthrough as scientists kill infected cells by getting them addicted to drugs”. While the research is a step forward, the drugs have actually been about for ages so it’s not actually a breakthrough. likewise they haven’t shown to be rather effective.

• The BBC and the Guardian reported that a new “global hub” for cancer research is being established in London to guidance speed up the discovery of brand-new treatments.
• Headlines covering American research suggested that consuming a lot more fibre, especially fruit and veg, Throughout adolescence could reduce your risk of breast cancer later in life. The study asked individuals to remember exactly what their diet regimen was love as a teenager, so more follow up is needed to confirm these results. Preserving a healthy and balanced physique weight, cutting down on alcohol and being energetic can easily every one of guidance reduce your risk of breast cancer. The Telegraph and Mirror the two reported this and for a lot more regarding exactly how diet regimen can easily affect your cancer risk check this out.
• A US study suggests that adult cancer survivors face an increased risk of heart disease. Reuters has actually the details.

And finally…

• The Day-to-day Mail reports that the UK authorities are being called in to investigate the link between artificial football pitches and cancer. According to an American study artificial turf earned from old tyres contains toxic chemicals, which have actually been linked to cancer. however there isn’t any type of good scientific evidence to suggest that playing on artificial pitches actually sets off cancer and components such as these are already thoroughly regulated to guarantee they are safe.

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