Jenny Wilkinson

An asthma patient’s wish

5 May 20205 May 2020 by Jenny Wilkinson

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Dear Doctor, Having asthma can be scary and stressful. I have to remember to take my preventatives daily, to carry my reliever inhaler with me wherever I go, and to make sure friends and family know what to do if I have an attack. Despite knowing the pathophysiology of asthma…

We must, we can, we will: med comms during the current crisis and beyond

2 April 20202 April 2020 by Jenny Wilkinson

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The COVID-19 pandemic is an unprecedented situation, and has forced drastic changes throughout global society. Whilst movement restrictions have necessarily brought some industries to a standstill, it is vital that the healthcare industry continues working. In addition to dealing with the obvious crisis, it is important to maintain treatment and…

A ray of hope

4 February 20204 February 2020 by Jenny Wilkinson

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My interest in cancer began as a young scientist. I was fascinated by the genetic and cellular changes that give rise to cancers, and how we treat them based on these changes. I was aware that the goal in cancer research is saving lives, but I hadn’t started relating the…

Highlights from ESMO 2019

25 October 20196 December 2019 by Jenny Wilkinson

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Nearly 30,000 delegates attended ESMO 2019, with many exciting and practice-changing studies presented. Here we bring you a taste of this years’ highlights, providing an insight into the plethora of recent trials which have led to significant survival and quality of life (QoL) gains for patients. PARP inhibition in ovarian…