• Health & Medicine

Drug trial success could reduce risk of bladder cancer recurring by a third

A major bladder cancer trial, funded by Cancer Research UK, has shown that adding two commonly used chemotherapy drugs to traditional radiotherapy can reduce the chance of a patient's tumour coming back by a third. A major bladder cancer trial, funded by Cancer Research UK, has shown that adding two commonly used chemotherapy drugs to traditional radiotherapy can reduce the chance of a patient's tumour coming back by a third.

25 October 2010

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• Health & Medicine

Cancer Research UK and immatics biotechnologies launch trial for brain cancer

Cancer Research UK and Cancer Research Technology with immatics biotechnologies have launched the first trial of a promising cancer vaccine. Cancer Research UK and Cancer Research Technology with immatics biotechnologies have launched the first trial of a promising cancer vaccine.

19 October 2010

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Multimillion pound project launched to improve genetic testing for cancer drugs

Cancer Research UK has launched a multimillion pound programme, alongside the Technology Strategy Board's Innovation Platform, to help turn the genetic revolution into better treatment for cancer patients. Cancer Research UK has launched a multimillion pound programme, alongside the Technology Strategy Board's Innovation Platform, to help turn the genetic revolution into better treatment for cancer patients.

13 October 2010

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Gene could predict breast cancer patients' response to tamoxifen

Scientists have identified a gene which could help predict whether a breast cancer patient will respond to taking tamoxifen. Scientists have identified a gene which could help predict whether a breast cancer patient will respond to taking tamoxifen.

13 October 2010

Urine protein could pave the way for new prostate cancer test

Cancer Research UK scientists have shown that a protein in urine could be a powerful indicator of prostate cancer risk, according to a study published in PLoS ONE. Cancer Research UK scientists have shown that a protein in urine could be a powerful indicator of prostate cancer risk, according to a study published in PLoS ONE.

13 October 2010

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Scientists uncover protective role of BRCA2's 'protein partner'

Cancer Research UK scientists have shed new light on the vital role that a protein plays in protecting our DNA, reveals a study published in Nature Structural and Molecular Biology today (Sunday). Cancer Research UK scientists have shed new light on the vital role that a protein plays in protecting our DNA, reveals a study published in Nature Structural and Molecular Biology today (Sunday).

10 October 2010

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Government announces new 'Flexi-scope' bowel screening test

The government announced revolutionary new bowel cancer screening after a 16-year clinical trial, revealed that it could save up to 3,000 lives a year. The government announced revolutionary new bowel cancer screening after a 16-year clinical trial, revealed that it could save up to 3,000 lives a year.

5 October 2010

Relatives of young breast cancer patients could face increased risks of other cancers

Both male and female relatives of women diagnosed with breast cancer before the age of 35 are potentially at an increased risk of other cancers. Both male and female relatives of women diagnosed with breast cancer before the age of 35 are potentially at an increased risk of other cancers.

29 September 2010

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Exercise reduces risk of developing womb cancer

Women who exercise and keep active are around 30 per cent less likely to develop womb cancer than couch potatoes - according to a new study published in the British Journal of Cancer today. Women who exercise and keep active are around 30 per cent less likely to develop womb cancer than couch potatoes - according to a new study published in the British Journal of Cancer today.

29 September 2010

Scientists discover how 'winning cell' guides blood vessel growth

Cancer Research UK scientists have found for the first time that cells compete with each other to guide the 'sprouting' and growth of blood vessels, and they have identified how the balance of key receptors on cells control this process. Cancer Research UK scientists have found for the first time that cells compete with each other to guide the 'sprouting' and growth of blood vessels, and they have identified how the balance of key receptors on cells control this process.

26 September 2010

Scientists reveal gut stem cell secrets

Cancer Research UK scientists have discovered that gut stem cells replace each other in a 'one in, one out' system, which is completely different to previously accepted theories. The research is published online in Science today. Cancer Research UK scientists have discovered that gut stem cells replace each other in a 'one in, one out' system, which is completely different to previously accepted theories. The research is published online in Science today.

23 September 2010

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Molecular signal behind nerve repair may have role in tumour spread

Cancer Research UK scientists have discovered how tumours may spread throughout the peripheral nervous system - by mimicking signals given out when nerves are repaired, reveals research published in Cell. Cancer Research UK scientists have discovered how tumours may spread throughout the peripheral nervous system - by mimicking signals given out when nerves are repaired, reveals research published in Cell.

23 September 2010