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Promising saliva test development for early detection of head and neck cancer

Researchers at the University of Sheffield are pioneering a new method to detect head and neck cancer using a simple saliva sample, a development that could transform early diagnosis and improve survival rates for thousands of patients each year.
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The Bowhead Whale’s secret to longevity and cancer resistance

Researchers link the bowhead whale’s remarkable longevity and cancer resistance to a DNA-repair protein: CIRBP
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Yorkshire Cancer Research campaign featuring university researcher marks cancer diagnoses over Christmas

Professor Jim Catto from the university is working with Yorkshire Cancer Research to investigate how a national screening programme for prostate cancer could be introduced for men at risk of developing the disease.

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Research uncovers potential new pathway to tackle chemotherapy resistance in throat cancer

Researcher uncovers new evidence that could help improve treatment options for patients with hard-to-treat throat cancer.
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Cancer research features at showcase celebrating generosity of donors to the university

Researchers showed how the School of Clinical Dentistry is working to use Artificial Intelligence to identify pre-cancer cells, leading to earlier detection of head and neck cancers.
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Sheffield researchers uncover the secrets of ‘cell cannibalism’ in oral cancer

Researchers from the University of Sheffield, in collaboration with Fiocruz-Bahia in Brazil, are shedding new light on a mysterious process known as tumour cell cannibalism.
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Sheffield research aims to revolutionise early detection of head and neck cancer

Innovative research is reshaping head and neck cancer detection and treatment through earlier, more personalised care.
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Nasalyser breath test to detect cancer gets support from AMRC Ferretworks startup programme

Nasalyser is a simple breath test that uses a sensor and algorithm platform to detect gastric cancers early.
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New project will examine the cultural influences, practices and implications of cancer predictive genetics for women's health

"New Genetics, Same Old Surgeries? Cancer Risk, Personalised Medicine and Women’s Health (NeGen-SOS)" is an ESRC funded project focused on women with an increased risk of gynaecological cancer.