Expert Comment
Professor Lawrence Young on Catherine, Princess of Wales' cancer diagnosis
"Preventative chemotherapy (also called adjuvant therapy) is often used after primary therapy, such as surgery, to reduce the chance of cancer coming back and spreading."
Professor Lawrence Young on the King's cancer diagnosis
"The King’s openness about his cancer diagnosis raises the profile of this disease and emphasises the importance of early diagnosis.”
Home smear tests: Dr Sarah Hillman comments
Women are going to be offered home smear tests in an effort to tackle cervical cancer -- see the story in BBC News. Dr Sarah Hillman, a practising GP and clinical lecturer at Warwick Medical School, comments on the news.
Prostate overtakes breast as 'most common cancer' - Expert comment
Professor Lawrence Young, Director of the Warwick Cancer Research Centre, University of Warwick, comments on the figures released today that show prostate cancer was the most common cancer diagnosis in 2018.
Expert comment on new study that claims viruses may trigger both type 1 and type 2 diabetes because they contain proteins that mimic insulin
Scientists in America claim they have identified four viruses that can produce insulin-like hormones that are active on human cells. The discovery could create new possibilities for revealing biological mechanisms that may cause diabetes or cancer. Two University of Warwick experts comment on this new study.