Ibrutinib is also called Imbruvica ®. It is a type of drug called a tyrosine kinase inhibitor (TKI). It belongs to a group of targeted therapy drugs known as cancer growth inhibitors. Ibrutinib blocks ...

Run 13.1 miles through the pristine, winding streets of historic Oxford. The route begins in the city centre and passes through Old Marston village, the River Cherwell, Oxford University’s impressive ...

Polycythaemia vera (PV) is a type of blood cancer that affects the bone marrow. Bone marrow is where blood cells are made. In PV, the body makes too many red blood cells. This can make the blood ...

Trastuzumab emtansine is also called Kadcyla ®. It is used to treat HER2 positive breast cancer. Trastuzumab emtansine is a type of drug called an antibody drug conjugate (ADC). It is made up of 2 ...

There is currently a high level of interest in weight-loss medications, particularly drugs called GLP-1 receptor agonists (glucagon-like peptide-1). Common brand names include Ozempic, Wegovy, and ...

One of the easiest ways to begin training for your Mighty Hike is by exploring your local area. You might be surprised by how many suitable routes are close by. Parks, woodland tr ...

Leading oncologist and Macmillan Cancer Support’s Chief Medical Officer talks on the misleading cancer claims around anti-parasitic drug, ivermectin. I have been an oncologist long enough to see many ...

This guidance helps healthcare professionals to support physical activity in people living with metastatic bone disease.

This morning, on World Cancer Day, Wes Streeting, Secretary of State for Health and Social Care launched a new National Cancer Plan for England. This marks a major opportunity to improve the lives of ...

Our local cancer support search in partnership with the Cancer Care Map is here to help. Whether you’re newly diagnosed, having treatment, living with cancer, or supporting someone else, this free ...

Being diagnosed with cancer can bring up a lot of feelings and there is a lot of information to take in. If you are neurodivergent, some parts of diagnosis, treatment and communication with healthcare ...

Receiving a cancer diagnosis is one of the biggest challenges anyone can face and Jeremy Clarkson’s decision to speak openly about his own experience on Clarkson’s Farm has prompted many people to ...