One in two people will be diagnosed with cancer. World Cancer Day on 4 February raises awareness of the impact of this devastating disease. Leiden University is conducting various studies aimed at preventing and controlling cancer. Below are just a few examples.
More or less chemotherapy?
Researchers are using statistics to determine the right dose of chemotherapy. Chemotherapy is a challenging treatment with a considerable impact, especially for young patients. Doctors don't want to give patients too high a dose, but they need to give them enough to fight the cancer cells. It's a delicate balance. Professor of Applied Mathematics, Marta Fiocco, has been using statistics since 2024 to map the effects of adjustments to the chemotherapy dosage.
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