• Science & Technology
• Health & Medicine

News digest – A&E diagnoses, teen inactivity, NHS staff shortages and arthritis drugs

In the news this week: an arthritis drug has stopped breast cancer spreading to bones in mice and teens across the globe are not doing enough physical activity. In the news this week: an arthritis drug has stopped breast cancer spreading to bones in mice and teens across the globe are not doing enough physical activity.

23 November 2019

• For Supporters

‘5 in 5’ with Alison Howe

We take five with Alison Howe, who shares her journey from lab researcher to cancer survivor, Cancer Research UK board member and legacy pledger. We take five with Alison Howe, who shares her journey from lab researcher to cancer survivor, Cancer Research UK board member and legacy pledger.

22 November 2019

• Health & Medicine

Breast and kidney cancer drugs approved on NHS Scotland

Two new cancer treatment options have been accepted for use in Scotland for some patients living with breast and kidney cancer. Two new cancer treatment options have been accepted for use in Scotland for some patients living with breast and kidney cancer.

21 November 2019

• For Researchers

Thea Tlsty: Balance safety and risk in your science research career

Professor of Pathology at UCSF and CRUK Grand Challenge-funded Principal Investigator Thea Tlsty shares her views on taking risks in a research career. Professor of Pathology at UCSF and CRUK Grand Challenge-funded Principal Investigator Thea Tlsty shares her views on taking risks in a research career.

20 November 2019

• Policy & Insight
• Health & Medicine

NHS staff shortages: urgent action needed to safeguard cancer services and help more people survive

Progress in improving cancer survival is at risk of being limited by staff shortages, an inquiry into the future of cancer care in Scotland has concluded. Progress in improving cancer survival is at risk of being limited by staff shortages, an inquiry into the future of cancer care in Scotland has concluded.

18 November 2019

• Science & Technology
• Health & Medicine

News digest – cancer waiting times, complementary treatments, obesity and a NASA-style training for cancer patients?

In the news this week: experts suggest cancer patients to be given a NASA-style training before chemo. In the news this week: experts suggest cancer patients to be given a NASA-style training before chemo.

16 November 2019

• For Supporters

5 top myths about philanthropy

With the help of some of Cancer Research UK’s high-value fundraisers, we tackle the common misconceptions around philanthropic giving With the help of some of Cancer Research UK’s high-value fundraisers, we tackle the common misconceptions around philanthropic giving

15 November 2019

• Science & Technology
• Health & Medicine

Blocking a survival mechanism could tackle melanoma treatment resistance

Researchers have demonstrated an approach which, used in parallel with existing treatments, wipes out the ‘survival system’ of cancer cells. Researchers have demonstrated an approach which, used in parallel with existing treatments, wipes out the ‘survival system’ of cancer cells.

14 November 2019

• Charity News

Cancer Research UK appoints new Executive Director of Fundraising and Marketing

Philip Almond joins the charity as executive director of fundraising and marketing Philip Almond joins the charity as executive director of fundraising and marketing

12 November 2019

• Health & Medicine

Ethnic minority women face more barriers to seeing their GP

Women from ethnic minority backgrounds report around twice as many barriers than white women to seeking help for potential cancer symptoms. Women from ethnic minority backgrounds report around twice as many barriers than white women to seeking help for potential cancer symptoms.

12 November 2019