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1 in 8 patients with cancer harbour inherited genetic mutations
A US study of 3,000 cancer patients discovered that 13.5% had an inherited genetic mutation that caused their disease.…
Liquid biopsies “substantially improve” breast cancer diagnosis
Liquid biopsies have the potential to “substantially help to improve diagnosis” of breast cancer in women, a new study…
Cancer gene testing could save millions of lives worldwide
Population-based screening for the BRCA genes that cause ovarian and breast cancer could save millions of lives a year,…
Workskop on Cellular and Oligonucleotide therapies
Germany, Berlin
On October 17th, RGCC founder and genetics pioneer Dr Ioannis Papasotiriou and members of RGCC's scientific team hosted a…
Treatment protocol for cancer with unknown origin of the primary tumor
Zug, Switzerland
On October 14th, RGCC's director and members of his team, hosted an online-webinar about RGCC's tests, and therapies. Participants…
Unlocking the role of genes in hereditary breast cancer
Mutations in genes only appear in 20% of women offered genetic testing for breast cancer, a new study by…
Personalised cancer treatment improves patient outcomes
Patients with advanced cancer were more likely to survive for longer or experience longer periods without disease progression if…
Cancer diagnosis delays could cost thousands of lives
Delays to cancer diagnosis caused by COVID-19 could be responsible for thousands of avoidable deaths in the UK, a…
Scientists identify new biomarker for cancer diagnosis
Scientists have identified tiny packages of materials released by tumours, called EVPs (extracellular vesicles and particles) that could be…
Liquid Biopsy: From Bench to Bed
Florina, Greece
On September 19th, 2020, we welcomed clinicians from the wider area. Dr. Papasotiriou and the members of the Research…
Nutrition as a ‘precision medicine’ in cancer treatment
We know that a healthy diet and good nutrition might contribute in reduction of risk of certain cancers. Diets…
Liquid biopsy blood tests could be used to diagnose brain tumours
Results of a promising trial in people with brain tumours suggests that a specific blood test could be used…