• Personal Stories

Breast cancer surgery: 'I'm proud of the tattoos inked across my chest'

We spoke to three people about their experience of breast surgery and some of the difficult decisions they made along the way. We spoke to three people about their experience of breast surgery and some of the difficult decisions they made along the way.

21 October 2021

• Science & Technology
• Health & Medicine

Targeted prostate cancer screening: Are we there yet?

Prostate cancer screening is back in the news, as results from a targeted screening programme are released. But when it comes to yearly checks, are we there yet? Prostate cancer screening is back in the news, as results from a targeted screening programme are released. But when it comes to yearly checks, are we there yet?

20 October 2021

• Health & Medicine

Immunotherapy approved for some people with oesophageal cancer on NHS in England

The immunotherapy drug nivolumab (Opdivo) has been made available for some people in England with oesophageal cancer, in what has been described as a ‘step change’ for people with this cancer. The immunotherapy drug nivolumab (Opdivo) has been made available for some people in England with oesophageal cancer, in what has been described as a ‘step change’ for people with this cancer.

20 October 2021

• For Researchers

The award-winning researcher behind next generation sequencing

We speak to Professor Shankar Balasubramanian about his work on NGS, his incredible translational journey and the power of the pub… We speak to Professor Shankar Balasubramanian about his work on NGS, his incredible translational journey and the power of the pub…

15 October 2021

• For Researchers

Recognising the essential role of clinical research nurses

We hear from Rosie Lomas - the 'Excellence in Cancer Research Nursing Award' winner - and the other shortlisted nurses about their work and the vital role they play in delivering clinical trials. We hear from Rosie Lomas - the 'Excellence in Cancer Research Nursing Award' winner - and the other shortlisted nurses about their work and the vital role they play in delivering clinical trials.

13 October 2021

• Health & Medicine

First targeted treatment approved for advanced prostate cancer on NHS in Scotland

The targeted drug olaparib has been approved for some people with a type of advanced prostate cancer on the NHS in Scotland. The targeted drug olaparib has been approved for some people with a type of advanced prostate cancer on the NHS in Scotland.

13 October 2021

• For Supporters

On legacy giving: “It allows me to give something more meaningful than I could in my lifetime”

Elaine Whelan has pledged 10% of her estate to help fuel the research of tomorrow. Here, she tells us why she chose to support our work with a significant gift in her Will. Elaine Whelan has pledged 10% of her estate to help fuel the research of tomorrow. Here, she tells us why she chose to support our work with a significant gift in her Will.

13 October 2021

• For Supporters

Sustainability a major focus of our 17th year partnering with TK Maxx

11 October 2021

• Health & Medicine

Cancer Won't Wait: "I prayed she would see her daughter start school"

We spoke to 4 people about why, when it comes to cancer, every second counts and why the Government must act now to ensure the NHS can catch more cancers early. We spoke to 4 people about why, when it comes to cancer, every second counts and why the Government must act now to ensure the NHS can catch more cancers early.

11 October 2021

• For Researchers

Prize winning early detection research

Professor Rebecca Fitzgerald on the power of collaboration, taking risks and the rise of early detection as a hot topic for researchers... Professor Rebecca Fitzgerald on the power of collaboration, taking risks and the rise of early detection as a hot topic for researchers...

7 October 2021

• For Researchers
• Science & Technology

Delivering the future of paediatric brain tumour therapy

Dr Lisa Ruff tells us why drug delivery is so important for the treatment of paediatric brain tumours – and why hydrogels could be key to a breakthrough… Dr Lisa Ruff tells us why drug delivery is so important for the treatment of paediatric brain tumours – and why hydrogels could be key to a breakthrough…

7 October 2021