Blog Archive
Keep up to date with my latest comments, thoughts and activities in the world of
cutting-edge cancer treatments and research.
– Professor Chris Nutting
Treating patients worldwide
4thth May 2016
Advances in medicine are increasingly as a result of international cooperation.
Checkmate for cancer – Biggest breakthrough against advanced head and neck cancers in decades
21st April 2016
The trial of a new drug to treat head and neck cancers has been stopped. You might think this is a bad thing, and it means the drug has not worked.
Study shows scanner can save thousands from scalpel
19th April 2016
New research in which I am proud to have been involved shows that using a scanner rather than a scalpel could save thousands of head and neck cancer patients from having to undergo planned surgery.
Big rise in oral cancer rates linked to HPV
29th March 2016
A report in America says there has been a 400 per cent increase in cancers of the mouth and pharynx over the last decade.
Tonsil cancer case sparks new debate about having tonsils out
23rd February 2016
As a member of the board of the Oracle Cancer Trust, the UK’s leading head and neck research fund, I am acutely aware of new developments in cancer treatments both in the UK and around the world.
Coping with Cancer
3rd February 2016
To help patients understand what is involved with head and neck cancer, Professor Christopher Nutting has made a video.
Why I welcome the licensing of the first e-cigarettes as a medicine
18th January 2016
While research continues into the long-term effects of vaping, the news that regulators have granted the first licence for a brand of e-cigarettes is to be welcomed.
The confusing picture on what causes cancer
18th December 2015
The latest research, in what at times can be a confusing picture, shows that environmental and external factors such as smoking, drinking, sun exposure and air pollution are responsible for nine in ten cancers.
Top Tips For Good Oral Health Over The Festive Season
9th December 2015
With the festive season well underway, we are inundated with all sorts of wonderful Christmas treats – with the result that oral health can take a battering.
Work progresses on installation of MR Linac machine to revolutionise cancer treatment
30th September 2015
Work is gathering pace on installing a pioneer machine that will revolutionise cancer treatment.
Latest Blog Articles
- Major study shows positive impact of HPV vaccinations – 4th April 2019
- Proof that HPV is a ticking time bomb – 25th March 2019
- Successful mission to Europe – 15th March 2019
- Let's make HPV-related cancers a thing of the past as DHSC extends vaccination to boys! – 24th July 2018
- Wonderful news as government advisors back giving HPV jab to boys – 19th July 2018
- HPV victory! Fantastic news as health chiefs back giving boys the jab – 18th June 2018
- HPV vaccine campaign latest: we're off! – 1st June 2018
- Appeal for funds as HPV vaccine campaigners bring legal challenge against government – 8th March 2018
- Time for gender equality on cancer vaccine 29th January 2018
- Why I welcome blood test cancer breakthrough 23rd January 2018
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