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Training viruses to be cancer killers

Our scientists at the Cancer Research UK Oxford Centre are developing a cancer-killing virus. Watch it working on their labs 'cell CCTV'. Our scientists at the Cancer Research UK Oxford Centre are developing a cancer-killing virus. Watch it working on their labs 'cell CCTV'.

21 March 2017

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Radiotherapy risks are much higher for smokers

Smokers treated for breast cancer have much higher risks than non-smokers of developing lung cancer or heart attack as a result of radiotherapy Smokers treated for breast cancer have much higher risks than non-smokers of developing lung cancer or heart attack as a result of radiotherapy

20 March 2017

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News digest - dogs that can sniff out cancer, leukaemia in bats, more treatment options for women with breast cancer, an ‘unacceptable’ NICE plan and… eggs?

Dogs that can sniff out cancer, leukaemia in bats, more treatment options for women with breast cancer, an ‘unacceptable’ NICE plan and… eggs? Dogs that can sniff out cancer, leukaemia in bats, more treatment options for women with breast cancer, an ‘unacceptable’ NICE plan and… eggs?

18 March 2017

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‘Practice changing’ study defines standard of care for elderly glioblastoma patients

Using chemotherapy alongside radiotherapy can extend the lives of elderly patients with glioblastoma, according to a Canadian study. Using chemotherapy alongside radiotherapy can extend the lives of elderly patients with glioblastoma, according to a Canadian study.

16 March 2017

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'Unacceptable' plans revealed by NICE that could delay availability of drugs on the NHS in England

Plans to create an additional affordability test for medicines available on the NHS have been labelled ‘unacceptable’ by charities and politicians. Plans to create an additional affordability test for medicines available on the NHS have been labelled ‘unacceptable’ by charities and politicians.

15 March 2017

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Drug fused to antibody shrinks triple negative breast tumours

A drug that uses an antibody to target cancer cells shrank tumours in women with triple negative breast cancer that has spread, according to a clinical trial. A drug that uses an antibody to target cancer cells shrank tumours in women with triple negative breast cancer that has spread, according to a clinical trial.

15 March 2017

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Combining MRI scans could help spot where tumours are short of oxygen, helping to personalise treatment

Advances in MRI technology could help scientists and doctors tailor cancer treatment by measuring the oxygen levels inside tumours. Advances in MRI technology could help scientists and doctors tailor cancer treatment by measuring the oxygen levels inside tumours.

13 March 2017

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News digest – smoking rates falling, NHS England failing on waiting times, Budget day and… are you what you eat?

Smoking rates are falling, NHS England is failing on waiting times, Budget day came around and… are you what you eat? Smoking rates are falling, NHS England is failing on waiting times, Budget day came around and… are you what you eat?

11 March 2017

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British Science Week: 10 of the biggest changes in cancer research over the last 20 years

This year’s British Science Week runs from 10th – 19th March, and the theme is ‘change’. This year’s British Science Week runs from 10th – 19th March, and the theme is ‘change’.

10 March 2017

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Latest monthly figures show worst performance for cancer waiting times target in England on record

The failure of NHS England to meet the 62 day waiting time target for cancer patients is the worst on record, according to new monthly figures. The failure of NHS England to meet the 62 day waiting time target for cancer patients is the worst on record, according to new monthly figures.

9 March 2017

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Budget 2017: Investment in social care and training young scientists

Additional funding for social care and investment in new research training placements have been announced in the Spring Budget. Additional funding for social care and investment in new research training placements have been announced in the Spring Budget.

9 March 2017

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Smoking rates in the UK hit record low

Smoking levels in the UK are the lowest since records began, according to new data from the Office of National Statistics (ONS). Smoking levels in the UK are the lowest since records began, according to new data from the Office of National Statistics (ONS).

8 March 2017