Inequalities in Cancer Outcomes Network (ICON)
@icon-lshtm.bsky.social
Academic research group describing & explaining regional & socio-demographic differences in cancer outcomes, to influence policy and improve outcomes for all.
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...
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...
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
ecancer.org
January 8, 2026 at 2:32 PM
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...
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...
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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...
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...
December 2, 2025 at 2:42 PM
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...
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...
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#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...
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...
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.
www.standard.co.uk
December 1, 2025 at 2:58 PM
#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...
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...
📽️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...
If you missed it, the recording of our #LGCW2025
session will be shared next week on the event webpage: lshtm.ac.uk/newsevents/e...
November 27, 2025 at 7:33 PM
📽️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...
If you missed it, the recording of our #LGCW2025
session will be shared next week on the event webpage: lshtm.ac.uk/newsevents/e...
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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 📽️🗓️
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 📽️🗓️
November 27, 2025 at 1:33 PM
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 📽️🗓️
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 📽️🗓️
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
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
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
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November 6, 2025 at 9:23 AM
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
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
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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...
🗓️ Tuesday 14 October, 12:45 BST
📍 LSHTM | Online
Details ⬇️
www.lshtm.ac.uk/newsevents/e...
October 9, 2025 at 11:19 AM
🏥 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...
🗓️ Tuesday 14 October, 12:45 BST
📍 LSHTM | Online
Details ⬇️
www.lshtm.ac.uk/newsevents/e...
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📽️ 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/
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/
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.
dochouse.org
September 4, 2025 at 4:49 PM
📽️ 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/
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/
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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
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Welcoming @icon-lshtm.bsky.social & @piru-lshtm.bsky.social to BlueSky! 🎉👏
#PublicHealth
go.bsky.app/4FczAGW
July 22, 2025 at 12:21 PM
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
Welcoming @icon-lshtm.bsky.social & @piru-lshtm.bsky.social to BlueSky! 🎉👏
#PublicHealth
go.bsky.app/4FczAGW
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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!
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!
July 15, 2025 at 12:00 PM
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!
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!
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.
Our Advisory Group member, Richard Stephens, also attended the event.
July 11, 2025 at 3:27 AM
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.
Our Advisory Group member, Richard Stephens, also attended the event.
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. 👏
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. 👏
June 19, 2025 at 3:56 PM
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. 👏
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. 👏
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🌟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...
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...
June 19, 2025 at 1:41 PM
🌟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...
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...
🚨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
Most interventions focus narrowly on screening, missing broader systemic issues.
👉 bit.ly/44d1Tk8
June 12, 2025 at 4:01 PM
🚨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
Most interventions focus narrowly on screening, missing broader systemic issues.
👉 bit.ly/44d1Tk8
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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
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
June 6, 2025 at 10:08 AM
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
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
📢 @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
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
Current Vacancies - Jobs at LSHTM
Vacancies
jobs.lshtm.ac.uk
June 5, 2025 at 1:52 PM
📢 @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
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
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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...
Findings highlight the importance of a personalised approach to cancer care
Read more 🔽
icon.lshtm.ac.uk/study-examin...
April 8, 2025 at 8:31 AM
🏥 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...
Findings highlight the importance of a personalised approach to cancer care
Read more 🔽
icon.lshtm.ac.uk/study-examin...
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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...
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...
March 13, 2025 at 12:51 PM
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...
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...
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
Findings highlight the need for a more personalised approach to care.
🔗 bit.ly/43FYPx5
March 13, 2025 at 1:19 PM
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
Findings highlight the need for a more personalised approach to care.
🔗 bit.ly/43FYPx5
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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...
For all the project details, research background, information about the position and the Institute, please visit:
www.cruk.manchester.ac.uk/career/mi-25...
February 28, 2025 at 4:08 PM
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...
For all the project details, research background, information about the position and the Institute, please visit:
www.cruk.manchester.ac.uk/career/mi-25...
Huge congratulations to Aimilia Exarchakou on graduating with a PhD from @lshtm.bsky.social 🎓
Her research, focusing on inequalities in cancer care in England, is a significant contribution to improving public health outcomes.
We celebrate her hard work and dedication in public health.
Her research, focusing on inequalities in cancer care in England, is a significant contribution to improving public health outcomes.
We celebrate her hard work and dedication in public health.
February 28, 2025 at 3:14 PM
Huge congratulations to Aimilia Exarchakou on graduating with a PhD from @lshtm.bsky.social 🎓
Her research, focusing on inequalities in cancer care in England, is a significant contribution to improving public health outcomes.
We celebrate her hard work and dedication in public health.
Her research, focusing on inequalities in cancer care in England, is a significant contribution to improving public health outcomes.
We celebrate her hard work and dedication in public health.
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***NEW***
🔬 Are you working on an interesting research project? Looking for collaborations 🌍?
Check out #ESMOYOC #ResearchMATCH 👇
www.esmo.org/career-devel...
🔬 Are you working on an interesting research project? Looking for collaborations 🌍?
Check out #ESMOYOC #ResearchMATCH 👇
www.esmo.org/career-devel...
February 23, 2025 at 6:28 PM
***NEW***
🔬 Are you working on an interesting research project? Looking for collaborations 🌍?
Check out #ESMOYOC #ResearchMATCH 👇
www.esmo.org/career-devel...
🔬 Are you working on an interesting research project? Looking for collaborations 🌍?
Check out #ESMOYOC #ResearchMATCH 👇
www.esmo.org/career-devel...
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Did you see what we did there? 👀
February 21, 2025 at 2:25 PM
Did you see what we did there? 👀
A recent study led by Dr Suping Ling reveals that breast cancer survivors from England’s most deprived areas face a 29% higher risk of developing a second primary cancer compared to those from affluent regions.
Read more👇
bit.ly/3EVvrbK
Read more👇
bit.ly/3EVvrbK
February 18, 2025 at 1:41 PM
A recent study led by Dr Suping Ling reveals that breast cancer survivors from England’s most deprived areas face a 29% higher risk of developing a second primary cancer compared to those from affluent regions.
Read more👇
bit.ly/3EVvrbK
Read more👇
bit.ly/3EVvrbK
Celebrating International Women and Girls in Science🌍
From India to the UK, Dr Ananya shares her journey in STEM—the challenges, triumphs, & opportunities that shaped her career.
A powerful reminder of why representation matters in science.
👇
bit.ly/410n4n0
From India to the UK, Dr Ananya shares her journey in STEM—the challenges, triumphs, & opportunities that shaped her career.
A powerful reminder of why representation matters in science.
👇
bit.ly/410n4n0
February 11, 2025 at 4:13 PM
Celebrating International Women and Girls in Science🌍
From India to the UK, Dr Ananya shares her journey in STEM—the challenges, triumphs, & opportunities that shaped her career.
A powerful reminder of why representation matters in science.
👇
bit.ly/410n4n0
From India to the UK, Dr Ananya shares her journey in STEM—the challenges, triumphs, & opportunities that shaped her career.
A powerful reminder of why representation matters in science.
👇
bit.ly/410n4n0