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Scientists have shown that a class of experimental drug treatments already in clinical trials could also help the body’s immune system to fight cancer. Scientists have shown that a class of experimental drug treatments already in clinical trials could also help the body’s immune system to fight cancer.

by Cancer Research UK | News | 24 September 2015

24 September 2015

Government signals backing for cancer plan, patient receives a 3D-printed rib cage, the ‘robot tadpole’ and what’s the deal with the Mediterranean diet? Government signals backing for cancer plan, patient receives a 3D-printed rib cage, the ‘robot tadpole’ and what’s the deal with the Mediterranean diet?

by Nick Peel | Analysis | 19 September 2015

19 September 2015

NHS diagnosis services struggling, new immunotherapy treatment gets approval for melanoma, the cancer trap implant and can crocuses really cure cancer? NHS diagnosis services struggling, new immunotherapy treatment gets approval for melanoma, the cancer trap implant and can crocuses really cure cancer?

by Nick Peel | Analysis | 12 September 2015

12 September 2015

Fishermen in a canoe

A droplet of clear liquid in a plastic tube no bigger than a Biro lid may not look that impressive, but it could hold the cancer cures of the future. A droplet of clear liquid in a plastic tube no bigger than a Biro lid may not look that impressive, but it could hold the cancer cures of the future.

by Kat Arney | Analysis | 11 September 2015

11 September 2015

  • Science & Technology
  • Health & Medicine

Two years on for our pioneering TRACERx lung cancer study

Two years ago we launched a pioneering £15m lung cancer study. Find out what's happened since, through the eyes of Terrence, a patient taking part. Two years ago we launched a pioneering £15m lung cancer study. Find out what's happened since, through the eyes of Terrence, a patient taking part.

by Henry Scowcroft | Analysis | 2 September 2015

2 September 2015

Two ‘simple tests’ that aren’t so simple, England’s cancer survival is improving, the hot topic of spicy foods and what’s Noel Edmonds talking about? Two ‘simple tests’ that aren’t so simple, England’s cancer survival is improving, the hot topic of spicy foods and what’s Noel Edmonds talking about?

by Nick Peel | Analysis | 8 August 2015

8 August 2015

Four of the UK’s most promising cancer doctors have received a prestigious award to fund crucial research to develop and test urgently-needed treatments. Four of the UK’s most promising cancer doctors have received a prestigious award to fund crucial research to develop and test urgently-needed treatments.

by Cancer Research UK | News | 6 August 2015

6 August 2015

Our scientists have discovered that neuroblastoma cells can produce a cellular ‘kryptonite’ that seems to sap the power from nearby immune cells. Our scientists have discovered that neuroblastoma cells can produce a cellular ‘kryptonite’ that seems to sap the power from nearby immune cells.

by Alan Worsley | Analysis | 1 August 2015

1 August 2015

Rowena Kincaid gives Cancer Research UK an exclusive look into what she learned while making her documentary, Before I Kick the Bucket, for BBC Wales. Rowena Kincaid gives Cancer Research UK an exclusive look into what she learned while making her documentary, Before I Kick the Bucket, for BBC Wales.

by Cancer Research UK | Analysis | 21 July 2015

21 July 2015

Lung Cancer feature story

Lung cancer is one of four cancers of substantial unmet need that we identified as priorities. We're investing in some of our most ambitious research to date. Lung cancer is one of four cancers of substantial unmet need that we identified as priorities. We're investing in some of our most ambitious research to date.

by Cancer Research UK | Research Feature | 20 July 2015

20 July 2015

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Making sense of big cancer data

A look at how researchers are using complex computer software to make sense of laboratory data on cancer A look at how researchers are using complex computer software to make sense of laboratory data on cancer

by Misha Gajewski | Analysis | 7 July 2015

7 July 2015