• Science & Technology

Cytosponge: A ‘sponge on a string' test to detect oesophageal cancer earlier

Looking at the latest results from the BEST3 trial, analysing the ‘sponge-on-a-string' test to detect oesophageal cancer earlier. Looking at the latest results from the BEST3 trial, analysing the ‘sponge-on-a-string' test to detect oesophageal cancer earlier.

31 July 2020

• Health & Medicine

Sponge on a string test to transform oesophageal cancer diagnosis

A ‘sponge on a string’ pill test can identify ten times more people with Barrett’s oesophagus than the usual GP route A ‘sponge on a string’ pill test can identify ten times more people with Barrett’s oesophagus than the usual GP route

31 July 2020

• Charity News

Cancer Research UK, University of Southampton and Touchlight Genetics partner to develop head and neck cancer vaccine

Cancer Research UK, the University of Southampton and Touchlight Genetics, a London based biotechnology company announce a new clinical development partnership Cancer Research UK, the University of Southampton and Touchlight Genetics, a London based biotechnology company announce a new clinical development partnership

29 July 2020

• Health & Medicine

One third of cancer patients say coronavirus has impacted their treatment

One in three cancer patients said their treatment was impacted by the effects of COVID-19 on the health system, according to survey results. One in three cancer patients said their treatment was impacted by the effects of COVID-19 on the health system, according to survey results.

28 July 2020

• Health & Medicine

New obesity strategy is a ‘landmark day for the nation’s health’ and our ambition to beat cancer

The UK Government have launched a new obesity strategy with a raft of measures, including restricting junk food marketing on TV and online. The UK Government have launched a new obesity strategy with a raft of measures, including restricting junk food marketing on TV and online.

27 July 2020

• Science & Technology
• Health & Medicine

News digest - cancer blood test, gum disease and junk food ads

Researchers have developed a new blood test that can detect cancers in blood samples taken up to 4 years before diagnosis. Researchers have developed a new blood test that can detect cancers in blood samples taken up to 4 years before diagnosis.

25 July 2020

• For Supporters

Science meets business with leadership coaching for our cancer research stars

Dr Amit Roshan explains how a leadership coaching programme offered by one of our warmest supporters has allowed him to hone his leadership skills Dr Amit Roshan explains how a leadership coaching programme offered by one of our warmest supporters has allowed him to hone his leadership skills

23 July 2020

• Health & Medicine

UK public urged to take care this summer as around 40% spending more time in the sun since COVID-19 lockdown

New figures from Cancer Research UK and NIVEA SUN suggest that people are not protecting themselves properly from the sun in the UK. New figures from Cancer Research UK and NIVEA SUN suggest that people are not protecting themselves properly from the sun in the UK.

22 July 2020

• Health & Medicine

Why it’s difficult to estimate the number of extra cancer deaths caused by service disruption during COVID-19

Estimating the impact of COVID-19 on cancer survival is not an easy thing to do. Estimating the impact of COVID-19 on cancer survival is not an easy thing to do.

21 July 2020

• For Supporters

The power of philanthropy: The rise and rise of the Francis Crick Institute

As the Crick becomes a key player in the UK’s fight against COVID-19, we speak with one of the visionary philanthropists who helped to make it a reality As the Crick becomes a key player in the UK’s fight against COVID-19, we speak with one of the visionary philanthropists who helped to make it a reality

20 July 2020

• Health & Medicine

44% rise in patients waiting for tests to diagnose bowel, stomach, bladder and oesophageal cancer

55,500 more people are waiting to get tests used to diagnose four common cancers compared to last year. 55,500 more people are waiting to get tests used to diagnose four common cancers compared to last year.

20 July 2020

• Science & Technology
• Health & Medicine

News digest - smoking ban, HPV and prostate cancer, genetic testing and plain packaging

Smoking could be banned outsides pubs, cafés and restaurants in England, with peers urging ministers to consider similar measures in England. Smoking could be banned outsides pubs, cafés and restaurants in England, with peers urging ministers to consider similar measures in England.

18 July 2020