The top 5 innovations transforming cancer treatment

How are innovators around the world revolutionising the way we treat one of the globe's biggest health threats?

According to the World Health Organization, the global cancer burden is growing rapidly. Compared with 20 million new cases of the disease spotted in 2022, 35 million new diagnoses are expected to be made come 2050. And specifically, it will be developing countries with fewer resources that will feel this burden the worst.

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Finding ways to cope with this growing health threat is a key focus of researchers and national health departments alike. In fact, before you read on, the Springwise Library is full of the latest solutions tackling our world’s biggest health crises, whether that’s cancer, heart disease, or even the common cold. With a Springwise membership, you get unlimited access to thousands of health innovations in our Library, helping you stay ahead in the rapidly changing field of health tech and discover the latest advancements before they hit the mainstream headlines.

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Luckily, even though cancer diagnoses are on the rise, every day innovators are coming up with new ways to detect and treat the disease. For instance, in the last week, a study in Australia showed the potential of targeted treatments in improving the outcomes of children with cancer, while Moderna and Merck confirmed the success of their melanoma vaccine.

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We’ve been spotting the most cutting-edge health innovations for over 20 years and have brought together our top five that are revolutionising the way we diagnose and treat cancer. Take a look.

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Tumour-busting microbes for effective immunotherapy

You’ve been loving this story over the last few weeks, and it’s easy to understand why. This biotech startup uses safe microbial strains to transform the microenvironment of tumours, which could radically improve how effective immunotherapy is – potentially doubling the number of patients who respond to existing treatments. Discover the full story.

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AI revolutionises early disease detection

Spotting cancer early is central to improving the outcome of various treatment courses. One startup is calling on the help of AI to make early detection possible. The tech rapidly analyses MRI scans from 13 different organs – could this system ease the pressure on time-poor medical teams and help cancer to be spotted earlier? Find out more.

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Microrobots deliver medicine to human organs

Delivering medicine to where it’s needed in the body can be difficult and painful for the patient. These innovative ‘back-flipping’ bots move easily through uneven bodily terrain and could help to eliminate the painful side effects of certain treatments –?including for cancers. Learn more about the technology here.

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Making cancer testing more affordable

The cost of treating and monitoring cancer is on the rise, which can make it inaccessible for many people depending on the national health system and their insurance plans. A team of researchers may have found the key to easier and more affordable testing that’s non-invasive, by identifying cancer-specific biomarkers. Could their findings transform how this disease gets diagnosed?

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A platform for holistic cancer therapy

Cancer puts more than just a burden on the body, it can impact every aspect of a sufferer’s life. One company is providing holistic support to help patients along every aspect of their treatment and recovery, including helping them manage chronic fatigue and providing relationship counselling. Find out more.

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