• Science & Technology

The team of over 60 scientists investigating the age-old mystery of inflammation and cancer

We spoke to 3 members of the global STORMing Cancer team about their work to solve the mystery of inflammation and cancer. We spoke to 3 members of the global STORMing Cancer team about their work to solve the mystery of inflammation and cancer.

24 September 2020

• For Researchers

PARP inhibitors: Halting cancer by halting DNA repair

How researchers supported by Cancer Research UK pioneered the development of PARP inhibitors. How researchers supported by Cancer Research UK pioneered the development of PARP inhibitors.

24 September 2020

• For Supporters

Why early detection research can’t wait: we hear from the experts in our latest virtual event

In our latest Rising to the Challenge virtual event, our expert panel discuss the vital importance of early detection research. In our latest Rising to the Challenge virtual event, our expert panel discuss the vital importance of early detection research.

21 September 2020

• Health & Medicine

News digest – calorie guidelines, reduced lung cancer referrals and COVID-19’s impact on cancer services

Six months after the UK entered lockdown, we now have a clearer picture of how COVID-19 has affected cancer services. Six months after the UK entered lockdown, we now have a clearer picture of how COVID-19 has affected cancer services.

19 September 2020

• Personal Stories

More diversity is needed in patient information and campaigns

We spoke to Siobhan, Nikki and Jessica about their experiences of childhood cancer. We spoke to Siobhan, Nikki and Jessica about their experiences of childhood cancer.

18 September 2020

• For Researchers

Top tips for involving patients in your research

Knowing where to begin is often the hardest part of patient involvement. Researchers and people affected by cancer share seven top tips to help you get started. Knowing where to begin is often the hardest part of patient involvement. Researchers and people affected by cancer share seven top tips to help you get started.

17 September 2020

• Charity News

Cancer Research UK charity Christmas cards now available 

100% of the profits from all sales on our online shop go towards our life-saving research. 100% of the profits from all sales on our online shop go towards our life-saving research.

17 September 2020

• Health & Medicine

Lung cancer risks becoming ‘forgotten disease’ of the coronavirus pandemic  

At least 14,000 fewer people have been urgently referred for lung cancer tests since March.  At least 14,000 fewer people have been urgently referred for lung cancer tests since March. 

17 September 2020

• Health & Medicine

What’s happened to cancer services during the COVID-19 pandemic?

Six months since lockdown, we’ve got a much clearer picture how cancer services were affected, and how well they’re recovering. Six months since lockdown, we’ve got a much clearer picture how cancer services were affected, and how well they’re recovering.

11 September 2020

• Health & Medicine

Targeted drug for lung cancer approved for NHS use in England

The National Institute for Health and Care Excellence has approved the drug osimertinib to treat some adults in England with untreated, advanced lung cancer. The National Institute for Health and Care Excellence has approved the drug osimertinib to treat some adults in England with untreated, advanced lung cancer.

11 September 2020

• Health & Medicine

Myeloma maintenance treatment not recommended on NHS in England

Cancer drug lenalidomide receives an initial rejection to treat some adults with myeloma following a stem cell transplant. Cancer drug lenalidomide receives an initial rejection to treat some adults with myeloma following a stem cell transplant.

10 September 2020

• Health & Medicine

News digest – larger waistlines and prostate cancer, GP gut instincts and bee venom

New research suggests that men with larger waistlines may be more likely to die from prostate cancer. New research suggests that men with larger waistlines may be more likely to die from prostate cancer.

5 September 2020