Search Tag: rare cancers
2024 28 Oct
Cancer research receives billions in investments annually, yet the allocation of these funds is far from equitable. While common cancers receive considerable attention, rare cancers and those disproportionately affecting marginalised communities remain severely underfunded. This lack of financial focus exacerbates health equity gaps and stifles...Read more
2015 27 Feb
Rare Disease Day is observed on the final day of February each year. What began as a European event has become a worldwide campaign, with thousands of events taking place in dozens of countries. This year, the theme is “Living with a Rare Disease”, which recognises the millions of family members and friends supporting patients with rare diseases. The...Read more
2014 01 Nov
One out of every five new cancer patients is diagnosed with a rare cancer. However, the clinical evidence that is required to effectively treat these rare cancer patients is quite scarce. That is mainly because clinical trials require large number of patients, and as far as rare cancers are concerned, accruing such large numbers is difficult. That...Read more