Can pancreatic cancer really be “wiped out” in less than a week? Not yet...

Following exaggerated reports in the media of a 'cure' for pancreatic cancer, we speak to one of our scientists about his latest research. Following exaggerated reports in the media of a 'cure' for pancreatic cancer, we speak to one of our scientists about his latest research.

7 January 2014

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Highlights from the NCRI conference (day 4)

We explore the highlights from the final day of the 2013 NCRI cancer conference, including cancer care, immunotherapy and how cells move. We explore the highlights from the final day of the 2013 NCRI cancer conference, including cancer care, immunotherapy and how cells move.

6 November 2013

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Highlights from the NCRI conference (day 2)

On day two of the 2013 NCRI cancer conference we select our highlights, including cancer and the immune system, imaging tumours and childhood cancer. On day two of the 2013 NCRI cancer conference we select our highlights, including cancer and the immune system, imaging tumours and childhood cancer.

4 November 2013

Cancer Research UK launches international trial for treatment of relapsed neuroblastoma

Cancer Research UK scientists and paediatric cancer specialists have launched the BEACON-neuroblastoma trial, which aims to find the best chemotherapy regimen for children and young adults with recurring or resistant neuroblastoma. Researchers will also investigate whether blocking the growth of new blood vessels supplying the tumours can enhance this treatment. Cancer Research UK scientists and paediatric cancer specialists have launched the BEACON-neuroblastoma trial, which aims to find the best chemotherapy regimen for children and young adults with recurring or resistant neuroblastoma. Researchers will also investigate whether blocking the growth of new blood vessels supplying the tumours can enhance this treatment.

13 August 2013

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Half a million lives saved in 30 years thanks to cancer research

Research has been responsible for saving nearly 520,000 lives since the 1980s according to new Cancer Research UK figures released today (Tuesday). Research has been responsible for saving nearly 520,000 lives since the 1980s according to new Cancer Research UK figures released today (Tuesday).

9 July 2013

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No, doctors did not “inject HIV into a dying girl” to treat her cancer

Experimental cancer treatments often hit the headlines, we've taken a look at the science behind a story involving cancer, HIV and the immune system. Experimental cancer treatments often hit the headlines, we've taken a look at the science behind a story involving cancer, HIV and the immune system.

25 June 2013

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• Health & Medicine

News digest – tamoxifen, vinegar, Neanderthals, Michael Douglas and more

8 June 2013

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News digest – Budget, bowel screening, Bluetooth, kids smoking and more

23 March 2013

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News digest – World Cancer Day, DNA ‘editing’, stress and cancer, inequalities, and more

9 February 2013

• Health & Medicine
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News digest - cancer risk, prostate genes, melanoma, immune system faults and more

22 December 2012

• Health & Medicine

Clinical trials: Helping more children beat cancer every year

During childhood cancer awareness month we focus on how clinical trials are a vital part of helping children beat cancer. During childhood cancer awareness month we focus on how clinical trials are a vital part of helping children beat cancer.

18 December 2012