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Three tests designed to predict if breast cancer will come back after treatment have been recommended for use on the NHS. Three tests designed to predict if breast cancer will come back after treatment have been recommended for use on the NHS.

by Cancer Research UK | News | 20 December 2018

20 December 2018

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A new cervical cancer test is big news this week. The science behind the headlines is exciting, but it's a long way from being used in cervical screening. A new cervical cancer test is big news this week. The science behind the headlines is exciting, but it's a long way from being used in cervical screening.

by Katie Roberts | Analysis | 19 December 2018

19 December 2018

We've awarded our annual research prizes at the NCRI Conference in Glasgow. Find out who won our Future Leaders, Jane Wardle, and Lifetime Achievement prizes. We've awarded our annual research prizes at the NCRI Conference in Glasgow. Find out who won our Future Leaders, Jane Wardle, and Lifetime Achievement prizes.

by Cancer Research UK | Research Feature | 19 December 2018

19 December 2018

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We pick out 6 of the stories that defined cancer policy and politics in 2018, including Brexit and the Prime Minister's commitment to early diagnosis. We pick out 6 of the stories that defined cancer policy and politics in 2018, including Brexit and the Prime Minister's commitment to early diagnosis.

by Kirsten Rhodes | Analysis | 18 December 2018

18 December 2018

  • Science & Technology
  • Health & Medicine

Our 5 biggest cancer research stories from 2018

This year we’ve taken important steps towards tackling the most aggressive cancers and making treatments kinder for kids, all thanks to your generous donations. This year we’ve taken important steps towards tackling the most aggressive cancers and making treatments kinder for kids, all thanks to your generous donations.

by Gabriella Beer | Analysis | 17 December 2018

17 December 2018

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In this week’s news: specialist prostate cancer MRI scan recommended on NHS and scientists are developing a gel spray to reduce tumour growth after surgery. In this week’s news: specialist prostate cancer MRI scan recommended on NHS and scientists are developing a gel spray to reduce tumour growth after surgery.

by Katie Roberts | Analysis | 15 December 2018

15 December 2018

A revamped Cancer Drugs Fund is giving patients new options and renewed chances of successful treatment, quicker than ever before. A revamped Cancer Drugs Fund is giving patients new options and renewed chances of successful treatment, quicker than ever before.

by Duncan Sim | Analysis | 14 December 2018

14 December 2018

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We've shortlisted 8 teams for our Brain Tumour Award, funding multidisciplinary teams up to £10 million to tackle key basic and translational research. We've shortlisted 8 teams for our Brain Tumour Award, funding multidisciplinary teams up to £10 million to tackle key basic and translational research.

by Cancer Research UK | Research Feature | 14 December 2018

14 December 2018