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One dose of radiotherapy relieves spinal cord compression in advanced cancer patients

Giving a single dose of radiotherapy to patients with cancer that has spread relieves spinal cord compression. Giving a single dose of radiotherapy to patients with cancer that has spread relieves spinal cord compression.

2 June 2017

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Possible target for treating breast cancer that’s spread to brain found in mice

A molecule that could help tackle a certain type of breast cancer after it has spread to the brain has been identified in mice, according to a new study. A molecule that could help tackle a certain type of breast cancer after it has spread to the brain has been identified in mice, according to a new study.

30 May 2017

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News digest – new smoking regulations, booze warnings, belly fat and… chug some coffee?

Plain packs are here, booze warnings, proton beam therapy, belly fat and... could drinking coffee help stave off cancer? Here's our weekly news digest. Plain packs are here, booze warnings, proton beam therapy, belly fat and... could drinking coffee help stave off cancer? Here's our weekly news digest.

27 May 2017

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Possible link between platelets and cancer risk, though further work needed

A possible link between cancer and the levels of a component of blood, called platelets, should be investigated further, according to a new study. A possible link between cancer and the levels of a component of blood, called platelets, should be investigated further, according to a new study.

25 May 2017

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Preventing unnecessary breast cancer treatment

Our scientists want to help doctors give women with DCIS a definitive answer on their individual risk of developing breast cancer. So they know, once and for all, if treatment is necessary. Our scientists want to help doctors give women with DCIS a definitive answer on their individual risk of developing breast cancer. So they know, once and for all, if treatment is necessary.

24 May 2017

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News digest – a new idea to tackle brain tumours, 3D printed ovaries, sunscreen and… breast milk?

An idea to use the Zika virus to tackle brain tumours, 3D printed ovaries, sunscreen and… is breast milk the next ‘cancer cure’? Here’s our weekly news digest. An idea to use the Zika virus to tackle brain tumours, 3D printed ovaries, sunscreen and… is breast milk the next ‘cancer cure’? Here’s our weekly news digest.

20 May 2017

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From finding cancers’ paper trail to harnessing the power of the Zika virus – our latest Pioneer Awards

Find out about the pioneering ideas our researchers are putting to the test, from harnessing the power of the Zika virus to finding cancer’s paper trail. Find out about the pioneering ideas our researchers are putting to the test, from harnessing the power of the Zika virus to finding cancer’s paper trail.

19 May 2017

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Scientists to test Zika virus on brain tumours

In a revolutionary first, Cancer Research UK-funded scientists will test whether the Zika virus can destroy brain tumour cells. In a revolutionary first, Cancer Research UK-funded scientists will test whether the Zika virus can destroy brain tumour cells.

19 May 2017

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News digest – vaping, dirty air, ‘carbon-dating’ cancer and… gardening?

Fewer vapers are smoking cigarettes, ‘carbon-dating’ cancer spread and... gardening to tackle childhood obesity? Here’s our weekly news digest. Fewer vapers are smoking cigarettes, ‘carbon-dating’ cancer spread and... gardening to tackle childhood obesity? Here’s our weekly news digest.

13 May 2017

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News digest – Prostate cancer blood test, falling drinking rates, CRISPR-ing cancer cells and... a cancer-detecting bra?

Prostate cancer blood test, falling drinking rates, CRISPR-ing cancer cells and... a cancer-detecting bra? Here's our weekly news digest. Prostate cancer blood test, falling drinking rates, CRISPR-ing cancer cells and... a cancer-detecting bra? Here's our weekly news digest.

6 May 2017