• Science & Technology
• Health & Medicine

NCRI Cancer Conference 2009: Finding the ideal cancer drug

30 October 2009

• Health & Medicine

Combined chemotherapy and radiotherapy improves head and neck cancer survival

Cancer Research UK scientists have found that a combination of chemotherapy and radiotherapy improves survival from advanced head and neck cancer in patients who are not able to have surgery. Cancer Research UK scientists have found that a combination of chemotherapy and radiotherapy improves survival from advanced head and neck cancer in patients who are not able to have surgery.

30 October 2009

Curry compounds kill oesophageal cancer cells in lab

MOLECULES found in curry ingredients have been shown to kill oesophageal cancer cells in the laboratory, reveals research published in the British Journal of Cancer today (Wednesday). MOLECULES found in curry ingredients have been shown to kill oesophageal cancer cells in the laboratory, reveals research published in the British Journal of Cancer today (Wednesday).

28 October 2009

The (multi) million pound question

27 October 2009

• Health & Medicine

HPV vaccine makes girls more cautious about sex

Nearly eighty per cent of girls say that having the HPV vaccine makes them think twice about the risks of having sex, according to a study published in the British Journal of Cancer. Nearly eighty per cent of girls say that having the HPV vaccine makes them think twice about the risks of having sex, according to a study published in the British Journal of Cancer.

27 October 2009

Lawrence Dallaglio hosts star-studded party in aid of Cancer Research UK

FORMER England rugby captain Lawrence Dallaglio has joined forces with Cancer Research UK to launch the first ever 8Rocks party, in honour of his mother Eileen who died of cancer in December 2008. FORMER England rugby captain Lawrence Dallaglio has joined forces with Cancer Research UK to launch the first ever 8Rocks party, in honour of his mother Eileen who died of cancer in December 2008.

27 October 2009

Ten Cancer Research UK scientists become EMBO elect

TEN Cancer Research UK funded scientists have been elected to the European Molecular Biology Organization (EMBO) - a prestigious body which recognises and promotes talented scientists in the molecular life sciences field. TEN Cancer Research UK funded scientists have been elected to the European Molecular Biology Organization (EMBO) - a prestigious body which recognises and promotes talented scientists in the molecular life sciences field.

27 October 2009

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22 October 2009

• Science & Technology

NCRI Cancer Conference 2009: Cell metabolism - cancer's Achilles' heel?

21 October 2009

Thousands invited to Shine for Cancer Research UK

CANCER Research UKїs newest fundraising event opens for entries on Monday 19th October 2009 with thousands of people invited to Shine at the charityїs first night-time walking marathon to raise money to help fund vital research into cancer. CANCER Research UKїs newest fundraising event opens for entries on Monday 19th October 2009 with thousands of people invited to Shine at the charityїs first night-time walking marathon to raise money to help fund vital research into cancer.

19 October 2009

• Science & Technology

Moving images reveal secrets behind breast cancer spread

CANCER RESEARCH UK scientists have used a cutting edge microscopy technique to identify genes whose activity could be blocked by drugs to stop the spread of the breast cancer. The research is published in Nature Cell Biology. CANCER RESEARCH UK scientists have used a cutting edge microscopy technique to identify genes whose activity could be blocked by drugs to stop the spread of the breast cancer. The research is published in Nature Cell Biology.

18 October 2009

• Health & Medicine

Can being overweight be good for you?

16 October 2009