The real virtual cards that help to beat cancer

Purple Hoot is raising money for Cancer Research UK this Christmas through sales of its real virtual eCards. Purple Hoot is raising money for Cancer Research UK this Christmas through sales of its real virtual eCards.

30 November 2009

• Health & Medicine

Charity urges government to act now and put restrictions on sunbed use

Tomorrow Scotland takes steps to protect children from sunbeds by banning under 18s from using them and ensuring adults are fully informed of the risks, Cancer Research UK wants Westminster to bring the rest of the UK up to Scottish standards. Tomorrow Scotland takes steps to protect children from sunbeds by banning under 18s from using them and ensuring adults are fully informed of the risks, Cancer Research UK wants Westminster to bring the rest of the UK up to Scottish standards.

30 November 2009

Cancer children's courage earns Star Status

The courage of British children whoїve encountered cancer is to be recognised with a unique award backed by celebrities including Leona Lewis, the Jonas Brothers and athletics phenomenon Usain Bolt. The courage of British children whoїve encountered cancer is to be recognised with a unique award backed by celebrities including Leona Lewis, the Jonas Brothers and athletics phenomenon Usain Bolt.

26 November 2009

Challenge yourself with a unique trip to South Africa in World Cup year and help tackle bowel cancer

The Bobby Moore Fund for Cancer Research UK is offering up to 40 participants a travel experience with a difference to the beautiful Republic of South Africa, just months before the country hosts the World Cup. The Bobby Moore Fund for Cancer Research UK is offering up to 40 participants a travel experience with a difference to the beautiful Republic of South Africa, just months before the country hosts the World Cup.

25 November 2009

Scientists reveal 'protector' gene behind 50-fold increase in number of bowel tumours

CANCER RESEARCH UK scientists have shown that deleting a single gene can increase the average number of tumours in the bowel by 50-fold, according to research published in PNAS* today. CANCER RESEARCH UK scientists have shown that deleting a single gene can increase the average number of tumours in the bowel by 50-fold, according to research published in PNAS* today.

24 November 2009

Secret to skin cancer growth revealed

CANCER RESEARCH UK scientists have discovered the link between people with the skin blistering disease Epidermolysis Bullosa Simplex-Dowling-Meara, (EBS їDM) ї and tumour growth, according to research published in Journal of Investigative Dermatology *today. CANCER RESEARCH UK scientists have discovered the link between people with the skin blistering disease Epidermolysis Bullosa Simplex-Dowling-Meara, (EBS їDM) ї and tumour growth, according to research published in Journal of Investigative Dermatology *today.

23 November 2009

• Health & Medicine

A disappointing decision on liver cancer treatment

19 November 2009

Patient information – providing for cancer patients outside the hospital

18 November 2009

People looking for information on cancer say variety is key

PEOPLE looking for detailed information about cancer outside of hospitals need a range of different information sources, reveals a Cancer Research UK survey published in the November issue of Cancer Nursing Practice*. PEOPLE looking for detailed information about cancer outside of hospitals need a range of different information sources, reveals a Cancer Research UK survey published in the November issue of Cancer Nursing Practice*.

18 November 2009

Scientists find 'sibling' cancer genes work together to fight skin cancer

CANCER RESEARCH UK scientists have shown, for the first time, how two genes from the same `familyї can interact with each other to stop cancer in its tracks - according to new findings published in Molecular Cell*. CANCER RESEARCH UK scientists have shown, for the first time, how two genes from the same `familyї can interact with each other to stop cancer in its tracks - according to new findings published in Molecular Cell*.

16 November 2009

• Health & Medicine

We urgently need the government to act on sunbeds

13 November 2009

• Health & Medicine

The Health Bill becomes law - tobacco is now out of sight!

13 November 2009