Photograph by Darlyne A. Murawski, National Geographic. The peanut worm has a proboscis that resembles an elephantâs trunk, as well as a mouth that boasts an impressive array of tentacles. This bottom burrower feeds on organic materials found in mud and sand, and when done feasting it can turn the proboscis inside out to retract it inside its body.
Early clinical development is primarily composed of human proof of principle/pilot clinical studies â to confirm feasibility in human, explore patient populations and performance claims. Concomitantly, subsequent clinical trials are outlined and prepared for.
Sara Hiom, director of early diagnosis at Cancer Research UK, said: âDiagnosing cancer at its earliest stages is crucial to give patients the best chance of survival. There are a number of reasons why cancer may be diagnosed at an advanced stage.Earlier diagnosis saves lives and it could save critical NHS funds â and in the face of an overstretched NHS and a projected growing number of cancers diagnosed in the years ahead, we need to do everything we can to ensure that all patients have access to the best treatment as early as possible.â.