December 1, 2025 Word for Word Media

We chat to Prof Vernon Louw, President of the South African Clinical Haematology Society, about the recent 17th Annual Haematology Oncology Conference.

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What was the goalĀ for HaemOnc 2025? The theme for HaemOnc 2025, Bridging the Gap, captured the central mission ofĀ the meeting, namely to close the distance between discovery and delivery, laboratory and clinic, data and patient, regionsĀ and resources, and between different generations of clinicians and scientists.Ā  A key element of our vision was toĀ bridge the gap between clinicians and…

December 1, 2025 Word for Word Media

Dr Jasmine Ramiah discusses how chemo-immunotherapy complements eachĀ other in haematological malignancies and the promising prospects for the future.

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The evolution of chemotherapyĀ over the last few years has beenĀ striking, now involving immunotherapy, which harnesses the immune system.Ā  Marrying chemo-immunotherapy holds promise for improved efficacy and better long-term outcomes especially for haematological malignancies. Although palatable and promising, balancing toxicities, timing, patient selection, and understanding the delicate biology between resistance and synergy becomes intricate.Ā  Introduction toĀ the role players The foundation of the treatment of haematological…

December 1, 2025 Word for Word Media

Fiona Hardie highlights the science behind reflexology andĀ the benefits of itĀ as a complementary therapy for oncology patients.Ā 

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The quote,Ā ā€œIf we go all-out for the cure, we could be disappointed, but if we go all-outĀ for peace, there is always healingā€, from Australian massage therapist, Petrea King, really sums up the importance of adding a healing therapy that incorporates touch, such as reflexology. What is reflexology? Reflexology is a treatment of the body via stimulation of corresponding reflexes on the feet. It’s a comforting,…

December 1, 2025 Word for Word Media

Dr Andrew Robson unpacks how smart science and smarter tech are changing the game as cancer fighters.

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The body’s inherent ability to recognise and destroy cancer cells isĀ a fascinating topic albeit exceptionally complicated. We have touched on this before where we discussed the unique ways animals have evolved to be resistant and, in some cases, even immune to cancer.Ā  Yet, in both humans and animals, cancer often finds ways to fightĀ back and hide in plain sight. Modern medicine is learning how to…