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Academic research group describing & explaining regional & socio-demographic differences in cancer outcomes, to influence policy and improve outcomes for all.

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Closing the gap in women’s cancer care | LSHTM International Women’s Day, celebrated annually on March 8, recognises the achievements of women around the world while highlighting the ongoing need for equity in health, education and leadership. It

Ahead of #InternationalWomensDay, we’re celebrating @wmwanika2026.bsky.social, a Research degree student @lshtm.bsky.social, whose research shines a light on global inequalities in women’s cancer care and the need to close gaps in diagnosis and treatment.

Read more 👉 www.lshtm.ac.uk/newsevents/n...

06.03.2026 12:23 👍 14 🔁 7 💬 0 📌 0
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Stay connected with the latest research, insights, and progress in tackling inequalities in cancer care.

Sign up to the ICON newsletter and be part of the work improving cancer outcomes for everyone. 🎗️

Sign up 👉 lshtm.us7.list-manage.com/subscribe/po...

12.02.2026 15:01 👍 3 🔁 2 💬 0 📌 0

🧵1/ England’s 2026 national cancer plan sets ambitious goals. Earlier diagnosis, personalised care, and faster access to innovation. But our new @bmj.com piece with Bernard Rachet & Ajay Aggarwal, argues that it reads less like a health strategy and more like an industrial strategy.

12.02.2026 12:43 👍 15 🔁 16 💬 1 📌 2
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👩‍🔬 For International Day Of Women And Girls In Science #IDWGS2026, we spoke to @icon-lshtm.bsky.social member @wendesafari.bsky.social

Find out about her journey from Tanzania to research in childhood cancer @lshtm.bsky.social & her advice to women in #STEM

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www.lshtm.ac.uk/research/cen...

11.02.2026 10:51 👍 58 🔁 24 💬 1 📌 0
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🚀 Excited for the next DigiCore Cancer seminar!

In this seminar, Prof Bernard Rachet will share real-world examples showing how population data can be used to measure inequalities and inform policy.

Register 👉 digicore-cancer.eu/activities/s...

09.02.2026 15:55 👍 3 🔁 1 💬 0 📌 0
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New cancer plan aiming for 75% five-year survival in England is a vital step forward.

ICON researchers at @lshtm.bsky.social, Dr Suping Ling and Prof Bernard Rachet, welcome the strong focus on reducing inequalities but urged caution on some of the plan’s ambitious targets.

👉 bit.ly/4kh2oQR

05.02.2026 15:53 👍 5 🔁 3 💬 0 📌 0
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On #WorldCancerDay, @lshtm.bsky.social research explores how artificial intelligence could enable earlier detection of pancreatic cancer, helping identify patients sooner and improve outcomes.

Watch the latest animation highlighting this important work. 🎗️

🎥 bit.ly/3MlFb3i

04.02.2026 12:29 👍 4 🔁 2 💬 0 📌 0
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For #WorldCancerDay, we’re highlighting our talented global alumni community making real-world impact in #PublicHealth.

William Wang shares how studying at LSHTM prepared him for a career in #cancer research & dreams to improve treatment & access to care @lshtmalumni.bsky.social

🎥 bit.ly/4kjqhqL

04.02.2026 12:12 👍 3 🔁 4 💬 0 📌 0
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Ahead of World Cancer Day, research funded by @cancerresearchuk.org led by @camaringe.bsky.social and @manuelaquaresma.bsky.social @lshtm.bsky.social shows that keyhole surgery for colon cancer is not reaching those who could benefit most.

Read more 👉 bit.ly/4tfn4N5

03.02.2026 14:01 👍 7 🔁 5 💬 0 📌 2

Who would not want to combine training in #statistical #methods with stunning scenery?
📅 6-10 July 2026
🌏 Corte, Corsica
💻 sesstim.univ-amu.fr/fr/hearstat-...

And with expert faculty including our very own Prof Bernard Rachet and fabulous collaborators - this course is not to be missed!

03.02.2026 11:47 👍 3 🔁 1 💬 0 📌 0
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Innovation, sustainability, affordability – a zero-sum game? - ecancer By Jacqui Thornton In the last decade, there have been impressive technological advances improving cancer diagnosis, treatment and care, with innovations in

Can innovation in cancer care be sustainable and affordable?

In this new commentary for @ecancer.org, @jacquijourno.bsky.social explores whether these goals are really a zero-sum game and what’s at stake for patients and health systems.

Read more👇
ecancer.org/en/news/2757...

08.01.2026 14:32 👍 2 🔁 0 💬 0 📌 0
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Risks of universal #ProstateCancer screening could outweigh benefits

Bernard Rachet & Suping Ling explain evidence doesn't justify population-wide screening for all men but highlights need for better data, screening methods & support.

www.lshtm.ac.uk/newsevents/n...

02.12.2025 14:42 👍 6 🔁 6 💬 0 📌 0
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Prostate cancer screening: Committee says no to testing all men The UK National Screening Committee said there were more harms than benefits to using the PSA test for screening all men.

#ProstateCancer screening: Committee says no to testing all men

Bernard Rachet tells the Standard recommendations show urgent need for effective test or screening strategy that doesn't generate large numbers of false positives & add to burden on #NHS.

www.standard.co.uk/news/science...

01.12.2025 14:58 👍 6 🔁 3 💬 0 📌 1
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📽️Our excellent panel debating innovation, equity and sustainability in cancer care - livestreaming now from The Science Gallery @kingscollegelondon.bsky.social 🙌

If you missed it, the recording of our #LGCW2025
session will be shared next week on the event webpage: lshtm.ac.uk/newsevents/e...

27.11.2025 19:33 👍 0 🔁 0 💬 0 📌 0

We're excited to be hosting this #LGCW2025 event today with @kingscollegelondon.bsky.social
hosted by Prof Richard Sullivan 🌟🙌👇

Check out the details below and join us online - or look out for the recording which will be shared on the event page and via our channels soon 📽️🗓️

27.11.2025 13:33 👍 0 🔁 1 💬 0 📌 0
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The great debate: innovation, sustainability & equity in cancer care | LSHTM The great debate: is delivering innovation compatible with sustainable and equitable cancer care?The current state of cancer care in England is a regular news feature, whether its long waiting

How can we make cancer care in England both equitable and sustainable for the NHS? 🤔

Join researchers, patient advocates & experts for The Great Debate. This event is part of London Global Cancer Week, co-hosted ICON & the Institute of Cancer Policy @kingscollegelondon.bsky.social

👉 bit.ly/43eRxiY

06.11.2025 09:23 👍 2 🔁 3 💬 0 📌 1
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🏥 Our seminar next week will explore how education shapes health outcomes & inequalities across the life course, with an example of cancer diagnoses in Austria #healtheconomics #oncology

🗓️ Tuesday 14 October, 12:45 BST
📍 LSHTM | Online

Details ⬇️
www.lshtm.ac.uk/newsevents/e...

09.10.2025 11:19 👍 5 🔁 2 💬 0 📌 1
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Burkitt - Bertha DocHouse This strikingly original film explores the life and work of Denis Burkitt, a surgeon who discovered and cured a rare lymphoma - which now bears his name.

📽️ If you missed the London premiere we hosted @lshtm.bsky.social in February
here's another chance to watch this fascinating and beautifully crafted documentary film on the big screen 🎦:

'Burkitt' screening and Q&A at @berthadochouse.bsky.social
Sept 13th at 3:30pm 🗓️
dochouse.org/event/burkitt/

04.09.2025 16:48 👍 2 🔁 2 💬 0 📌 0

Find out more about LSHTM research, events and people by following our centres, projects & groups 👇

Welcoming @icon-lshtm.bsky.social & @piru-lshtm.bsky.social to BlueSky! 🎉👏

#PublicHealth

go.bsky.app/4FczAGW

22.07.2025 12:21 👍 23 🔁 11 💬 1 📌 0
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Hello Bluesky 👋

We're the Health in Humanitarian Crises Centre at @lshtm.bsky.social, a network of more than 200 researchers working on 100+ projects around the world to improve the health of people affected by #humanitarian crises 🚑⛑

Follow us for updates on our research, events, blogs & more!

15.07.2025 11:59 👍 24 🔁 11 💬 0 📌 0
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2️⃣ weeks ago, our Project Administrator Nikolina Pajic attended @usemydata.bsky.social’s National Patient Data Day, where she networked & gained valuable insights into Patient & Public Involvement & Engagement (PPIE).

Our Advisory Group member, Richard Stephens, also attended the event.

11.07.2025 03:26 👍 3 🔁 1 💬 0 📌 0
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Last week, our Research Degree student Koki Shimizu attended the EHA Congress in Milan 🇮🇹🤝

He presented his poster on “Socioeconomic inequalities in acute myeloid leukaemia treatment in England 🏴󠁧󠁢󠁥󠁮󠁧󠁿 ”— shedding light on the impact of social factors in cancer care. 👏

19.06.2025 15:56 👍 4 🔁 2 💬 0 📌 0
LSHTM Health Misinformation UNPACKED event card. Monday 15 September 13:00 - 17:00 LSHTM Keppel Street or online.

LSHTM Health Misinformation UNPACKED event card. Monday 15 September 13:00 - 17:00 LSHTM Keppel Street or online.

🌟MISINFORMATION EVENT🌟

Join our @lshtm.bsky.social Health Misinformation: UNPACKED event to hear from leading voices on how to understand and combat the rising tide of health #misinformation in the UK

🗓️ 15 September 2025
⏰ 13:00-17:00 GMT
📍 LSHTM

Get tickets 👉 bit.ly/LSHTMHealthM...

19.06.2025 13:41 👍 24 🔁 19 💬 2 📌 1
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🚨New review led by @lshtm.bsky.social researchers @wendesafari.bsky.social & @camaringe.bsky.social, funded by @cancerresearchuk.org, reveals key missed opportunities in tackling cancer inequalities.

Most interventions focus narrowly on screening, missing broader systemic issues.

👉 bit.ly/44d1Tk8

12.06.2025 16:01 👍 7 🔁 6 💬 0 📌 1
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UK sees 20% drop in #cancer mortality but diagnoses still rising

Bernard Rachet explains that despite advances in cancer care in recent decades, survival gaps and #inequalities must be addressed to improve UK cancer outcomes. @icon-lshtm.bsky.social

www.lshtm.ac.uk/newsevents/n...

#PublicHealth

06.06.2025 10:08 👍 11 🔁 6 💬 0 📌 1
Current Vacancies - Jobs at LSHTM Vacancies

📢 @lshtm.bsky.social is hiring!

Two new roles: a 📊 Research Fellow & 🩺 Clinical Research Fellow on an @nihr.bsky.social funded project, TACTIC: Timeliness of Access to Cancer Treatment, Improving Care.

Apply here 👉 jobs.lshtm.ac.uk/Vacancies.aspx

05.06.2025 13:52 👍 0 🔁 0 💬 0 📌 0
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🏥 A recent paper from Dr Ananya Malhotra and @icon-lshtm.bsky.social used statistical models to show how immunotherapy impacts quality of life for advanced lung cancer patients

Findings highlight the importance of a personalised approach to cancer care

Read more 🔽
icon.lshtm.ac.uk/study-examin...

08.04.2025 08:31 👍 2 🔁 3 💬 0 📌 0
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Why the world needs a vision for public health now more than ever

LSHTM Director Liam Smeeth argues #PublicHealth research & education are even more important with #science under attack & global #health programmes facing unprecedented cuts.

www.lshtm.ac.uk/newsevents/e...

13.03.2025 12:51 👍 17 🔁 12 💬 1 📌 0
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A recent @lshtm.bsky.social study led by Dr Ananya Malhotra examines how different immunotherapy treatments impact quality of life for advanced lung cancer patients over 18 months.

Findings highlight the need for a more personalised approach to care.

🔗 bit.ly/43FYPx5

13.03.2025 13:19 👍 6 🔁 5 💬 0 📌 0
Job Advert Image - person wearing a lab coat and using a multi-channel pipette

Text reads:  We are hiring, Postdoctoral Scientist
Cancer Inflammation and Immunity Group

Salary: £37,000-£44,852

Job ID MI/25/01

Apply by 11th March

Job Advert Image - person wearing a lab coat and using a multi-channel pipette Text reads: We are hiring, Postdoctoral Scientist Cancer Inflammation and Immunity Group Salary: £37,000-£44,852 Job ID MI/25/01 Apply by 11th March

We are recruiting a #postdoctoral researcher for our Cancer Inflammation and Immunity group headed by @santiagozelenay.bsky.social

For all the project details, research background, information about the position and the Institute, please visit:

www.cruk.manchester.ac.uk/career/mi-25...

28.02.2025 16:08 👍 10 🔁 10 💬 0 📌 1