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Night shift work and the risk of testicular cancer and ovarian cancer
The ON-Shift project will explore the relationship between night shift work and the risk of testicular and ovarian cancers using data from studies in France and Denmark
Using mindfulness to reduce stress in breast cancer patients receiving chemotherapy
This study assesses the effect of a 6-week online mindfulness program on stress reduction and related symptoms in women undergoing chemotherapy for breast cancer
Harnessing γδ T-cell therapies with exercise to treat multiple myeloma
This study investigates how exercise boosts γδ T-cells to strengthen immune responses against multiple myeloma, with the potential to develop new treatments that improve patient outcomes
Assessing the impact of gut microbiome on cancer risk in east Asians
This study will examine the link between gut microbiota and cancer risk in East asians using Mendelian randomisation to identify specific bacteria associated with common cancers
Identification of metabolic signatures related to stress and breast cancer risk and survival
This study examines the associations between self-reported stress and breast cancer risk and survival, and then identify novel blood markers of stress
Examining the link between lifestyle, immune-related tumour characteristics and colorectal cancer recurrence
How lifestyle and immune-related tumour characteristics impact the recurrence of large bowel cancer, with the goal of developing personalised prevention guidelines
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