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‘Invisible tattoos’ could improve body confidence after breast cancer radiotherapy

Invisible tattoos could replace the permanent dark ink tattoos used to deliver breast cancer radiotherapy according to an NCRI Cancer Conference study. Invisible tattoos could replace the permanent dark ink tattoos used to deliver breast cancer radiotherapy according to an NCRI Cancer Conference study.

2 November 2014

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News digest - self-destructing cells, sex and prostate cancer, nanoparticles and more

Lung cancer cell self-destruction, nanoparticle tool proposed (but overhyped), and could sex with multiple women reduce a man’s risk of prostate cancer? Lung cancer cell self-destruction, nanoparticle tool proposed (but overhyped), and could sex with multiple women reduce a man’s risk of prostate cancer?

1 November 2014

Cancer cell fingerprints in the blood may speed up childhood cancer diagnosis

Newly-identified cancer cell fingerprints in the blood could one day help doctors diagnose a range of children’s cancers faster and more accurately. Newly-identified cancer cell fingerprints in the blood could one day help doctors diagnose a range of children’s cancers faster and more accurately.

1 November 2014

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Ethnic minorities less aware of cancer symptoms and more likely to identify barriers to seeking medical help

Ethnic minorities in England are less aware of cancer symptoms and more likely to say they wouldn’t see the doctor, according to new research. Ethnic minorities in England are less aware of cancer symptoms and more likely to say they wouldn’t see the doctor, according to new research.

1 November 2014

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Scientists trigger self-destruct switch in lung cancer cells

Scientists have found a drug combination that can trigger the self-destruct process in lung cancer cells. Scientists have found a drug combination that can trigger the self-destruct process in lung cancer cells.

31 October 2014

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A new vision for the NHS: what does it mean for cancer?

We take a look at what the recently published NHS 'Five Year Forward View' means for cancer care within the health service in England. We take a look at what the recently published NHS 'Five Year Forward View' means for cancer care within the health service in England.

27 October 2014

Cancer Research UK and Leukaemia & Lymphoma Research team up to boost blood cancer trials

Cancer Research UK and Leukaemia & Lymphoma Research are to jointly fund early phase clinical trials for patients with blood cancers. Cancer Research UK and Leukaemia & Lymphoma Research are to jointly fund early phase clinical trials for patients with blood cancers.

27 October 2014

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News digest - lung stats, political action, PARP inhibitors and more

Here's our weekly round-up of the week's cancer research news Here's our weekly round-up of the week's cancer research news

25 October 2014

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No, sunbathing is NOT a ‘great new way to lose weight’

Research published today about sun, weight and diabetes has made for some worrying, or even misleading, headlines. Research published today about sun, weight and diabetes has made for some worrying, or even misleading, headlines.

24 October 2014

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Coming ever closer – first PARP inhibitor licensed in Europe

Olaparib is the first PARP inhibitor to move closer to licensing in Europe. What is it, how does it work, and when will it be available in the UK? Olaparib is the first PARP inhibitor to move closer to licensing in Europe. What is it, how does it work, and when will it be available in the UK?

24 October 2014

It’s time to Cross Cancer Out – our General Election campaign

Cancer is a national issue. It affects families up and down the country. So we need to make sure that more cancers are diagnosed earlier and that everyone in the UK with a diagnosis receives the best treatment. Cancer is a national issue. It affects families up and down the country. So we need to make sure that more cancers are diagnosed earlier and that everyone in the UK with a diagnosis receives the best treatment.

24 October 2014

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Almost 2,000 lung cancer patients missing out on surgery every year

Around 1,800 lung cancer patients may be missing out on life-saving surgery each year, according to new statistics from Cancer Research UK. Around 1,800 lung cancer patients may be missing out on life-saving surgery each year, according to new statistics from Cancer Research UK.

24 October 2014