Gene 'fusions' trigger prostate cancer

US researchers have shed new light on the way prostate cancers develop, in research that could one day lead to new tests and treatments for the disease. US researchers have shed new light on the way prostate cancers develop, in research that could one day lead to new tests and treatments for the disease.

2 August 2007

• Science & Technology

Watching movies could help scientists understand cancer spread

Scientists have for a long time had to observe cell migration, the process that drives cancer spread, via a series of still images. Scientists have for a long time had to observe cell migration, the process that drives cancer spread, via a series of still images.

12 June 2007

Hertfordshire set to house world-class cancer tissue bank

A new world-class archive of tissue and blood samples for use in cancer research is to be based in Bishop's Stortford. A new world-class archive of tissue and blood samples for use in cancer research is to be based in Bishop's Stortford.

4 June 2007

Oral sex linked to rare throat cancer

New evidence has been found that links the spread of human papillomavirus (HPV) through oral sex with some throat cancers in both men and women. New evidence has been found that links the spread of human papillomavirus (HPV) through oral sex with some throat cancers in both men and women.

11 May 2007

Missed cancer referrals "disappointing"

A missed target for cancer referrals in Scotland is "disappointing" Cancer Research UK has said, but the charity has noted that there was progress in other areas. A missed target for cancer referrals in Scotland is "disappointing" Cancer Research UK has said, but the charity has noted that there was progress in other areas.

1 March 2007

Scientists identify brain cancer 'switch'

Researchers at The Dana-Farber Cancer Institute in the US have found that a gene involved in brain development may also play a role in the growth of types of brain tumours called gliomas. Researchers at The Dana-Farber Cancer Institute in the US have found that a gene involved in brain development may also play a role in the growth of types of brain tumours called gliomas.

16 February 2007

• Health & Medicine

Councils prepare smokefree force ahead of July 1st

Thousands of council officers across England are being trained to enforce smokefree legislation ahead of its launch on July 1st. Thousands of council officers across England are being trained to enforce smokefree legislation ahead of its launch on July 1st.

16 February 2007

Scottish bar staff secondhand smoke exposure down 86%

Scottish bar staff are exposed to 86 per cent less smoke following the launch of smokefree legislation in the country almost a year ago, say scientists. Scottish bar staff are exposed to 86 per cent less smoke following the launch of smokefree legislation in the country almost a year ago, say scientists.

8 February 2007

EU countries urged to adopt smokefree laws

Member states across the European Union have been urged to adopt smokefree laws similar to those already in place in Scotland and the Republic of Ireland. Member states across the European Union have been urged to adopt smokefree laws similar to those already in place in Scotland and the Republic of Ireland.

30 January 2007

Welsh health boss promises to refocus cancer care

The Welsh health minister has promised to refocus the country's cancer care to cut levels of the disease to equal those found in some of the healthiest parts of the EU. The Welsh health minister has promised to refocus the country's cancer care to cut levels of the disease to equal those found in some of the healthiest parts of the EU.

10 January 2007

• Health & Medicine

Genetic cancer driver could offer therapy

One of the genetic drivers of cancer could be turned around and used as a treatment against the disease, scientists from the University of California, San Diego have suggested. One of the genetic drivers of cancer could be turned around and used as a treatment against the disease, scientists from the University of California, San Diego have suggested.

5 January 2007

Trial suggests role for lapatinib in 'inflammatory' breast cancer

Results of a preliminary trial suggest that lapatinib (Tykerb) could be used to treat the rare 'inflammatory' breast cancer (IBC), researchers have said. Results of a preliminary trial suggest that lapatinib (Tykerb) could be used to treat the rare 'inflammatory' breast cancer (IBC), researchers have said.

18 December 2006