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Microscopic image of an orange stained lung cancer cell dividing into two against a black background.

Researchers have discovered how an immune cell may help lung cancer develop, which could lead to new ways of preventing the disease. Researchers have discovered how an immune cell may help lung cancer develop, which could lead to new ways of preventing the disease.

by Sydney Ghazarian | Analysis | 7 October 2026

7 October 2026

Blood samples in vials for testing

Liquid biopsies could improve how we detect, monitor and treat cancer. But more must be done to bring their benefits to patients sooner. Liquid biopsies could improve how we detect, monitor and treat cancer. But more must be done to bring their benefits to patients sooner.

by Lizzie Owen | Analysis | 24 September 2026

24 September 2026

A group of killer T cells (green and red) surrounding a cancer cell (blue, center).
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Beating cancer with superCARs

CAR T-cell therapy has revolutionised treatment for some blood cancers. Now scientists are working to make these cancer-fighting cells more powerful, accessible and effective for children and young people. CAR T-cell therapy has revolutionised treatment for some blood cancers. Now scientists are working to make these cancer-fighting cells more powerful, accessible and effective for children and young people.

by Nisharnthi Duggan | In depth | 18 September 2026

18 September 2026

A microscopic image of a natural killer cell, a type of immune cell important for protecting against myeloma.

Researchers at University College London are investigating whether inherited genes can change how the body responds to smouldering myeloma. Researchers at University College London are investigating whether inherited genes can change how the body responds to smouldering myeloma.

by Elizabeth Kusimo, Tim Gunn | Analysis | 16 September 2026

16 September 2026

Microscopic cross section of breast tissue stained for various cell markers against a black background.

Our researchers are looking for the earliest signs of breast cancer linked to BRCA mutations to find ways to prevent the disease altogether. Our researchers are looking for the earliest signs of breast cancer linked to BRCA mutations to find ways to prevent the disease altogether.

by Sydney Ghazarian | In depth | 10 September 2026

10 September 2026

Microscopic image of green dendritic cells with blue and red cells against a black background.

Scientists have uncovered how overlooked dendritic cells orchestrate the body's cancer fighting response, which could help improve immunotherapy. Scientists have uncovered how overlooked dendritic cells orchestrate the body's cancer fighting response, which could help improve immunotherapy.

by Sydney Ghazarian | News | 17 August 2026

17 August 2026

three silver clocks in an open space with people walking passed

A new study suggests that people under the age of 55 may be biologically ageing faster than people who are older. And this trend could be linked to the rise in early-onset cancers. A new study suggests that people under the age of 55 may be biologically ageing faster than people who are older. And this trend could be linked to the rise in early-onset cancers.

by Sydney Ghazarian | Analysis | 30 June 2026

30 June 2026

A computer graphic showing faint microbes against a pink background.

Scientists are uncovering how important the microbiome can be for preventing cancer, particularly in people at risk of developing it at younger ages. Scientists are uncovering how important the microbiome can be for preventing cancer, particularly in people at risk of developing it at younger ages.

by Sophie Wedekind, Sydney Ghazarian | In depth | 9 June 2026

9 June 2026

Researchers discussing work in lab

Our experts went through the biggest studies at the American Society of Clinical Oncology (ASCO) annual meeting, where cancer scientists share their latest findings and discoveries. Our experts went through the biggest studies at the American Society of Clinical Oncology (ASCO) annual meeting, where cancer scientists share their latest findings and discoveries.

by Tim Gunn | News | 29 May 2026

29 May 2026

Fluorescence microscopy image of pink and purple bowel cells against a black background

A new mouse study has shown that the way cells “remember” chronic inflammation could be a missing link between colitis and bowel cancer. If the same holds true in humans, it could lead to a new way to prevent cancer. A new mouse study has shown that the way cells “remember” chronic inflammation could be a missing link between colitis and bowel cancer. If the same holds true in humans, it could lead to a new way to prevent cancer.

by Sydney Ghazarian | Analysis | 18 May 2026

18 May 2026