12 new breakthroughs in the fight against cancer - The World …
Oct 21, 2024 · 4. Precision oncology. Precision oncology is the “ best new weapon to defeat cancer ”, the chief executive of Genetron Health, Sizhen Wang, says in a blog for the World Economic Forum. This involves studying the genetic makeup and molecular characteristics of cancer tumours in individual patients.
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Technology can revolutionize cancer care. 6 experts explain how
Feb 3, 2022 · This World Cancer Day we asked leading experts how technological advances will shape and improve the future of cancer care. In 2019, there were approximately 23.6 million new cancer cases and 10 million cancer deaths globally, which represents a 26.3% increase in new cases and a 20.9% increase in fatalities compared with 2010. Furthermore ...
The world’s first cancer vaccine trial has started. Here’s what that ...
Jul 29, 2024 · A cancer vaccine could have a vastly significant impact worldwide. Overall, 10,000 people could receive bespoke cancer treatments on the UK National Health Service, the world’s largest publicly funded health service, by 2030. This would mark a major step towards dramatically reducing cancer rates worldwide in the coming decades.
AI and nanotechnology could make cancer therapy affordable
May 10, 2021 · Technology holds the key to reducing costs. There is, however, hope. The most recent insights in nanotechnology, artificial intelligence (AI), biosensors, and the Internet of Things could help overcome the current roadblocks in making personalized cell therapies affordable. The solution to democratize these therapies lies in automating their ...
The technologies behind India's FIRST Cancer Care model
Nov 24, 2022 · India’s cancer rates are rising and projected to reach 1.57 million cases by 2025, up from 1.39 million in 2020. India has launched an innovative cancer care initiative to accelerate technology-driven healthcare solutions for the world’s second-largest population. The initiative could provide the lessons to transform cancer care worldwide.
These are the countries best prepared for the fight against cancer
Apr 30, 2019 · Last year, 18.1 million people developed cancer – and 9.6 million died from it. Cancer causes one in six deaths globally. In fact, it is the leading cause of premature death in more than half of all nations, while the countries predicted to see the biggest increase in cases are the least prepared, according to new research.
Why we need to accelerate global access to gene therapy
Oct 21, 2022 · Gene therapy – the ability to make precise changes to the human genome – offers a chance to address the root cause of man diseases. But access to gene therapy across the world varies massively, with low- and middle-income countries (LMICs) less likely to benefit. Enabling LMICs to enter the gene therapy global market will benefit patients ...
Gene therapy can make a real impact on global health but we …
Oct 18, 2022 · Gene therapy has received global attention over the last few years, recognition that continues to grow with each new clinical success. The field is constantly evolving, with disruptive innovation across public and private sectors. However, access to these life-saving treatments remain restricted due to a number of technical and policy challenges.
A survey of 115 countries finds cancer care is underfunded | World ...
Mar 1, 2024 · A new World Health Organization study shows 20 million people globally were diagnosed with cancer in 2022. Yet only 39% of countries are providing adequate funding for cancer care and treatment, it finds. The Forum’s Global Health Equity Network is advocating to reduce health inequality.