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Microscopic image of an orange stained lung cancer cell dividing into two against a black background.

Researchers have discovered how an immune cell may help lung cancer develop, which could lead to new ways of preventing the disease. Researchers have discovered how an immune cell may help lung cancer develop, which could lead to new ways of preventing the disease.

by Sydney Ghazarian | Analysis | 7 October 2026

7 October 2026

A woman seen from behind preparing for a mammogram. She has long blonde hair tied in a pony tail and is holding a handle on the mammography machine in front of her.

What if all it took to understand your risk of one of the most common types of cancer was a computer program, a spit sample and a questionnaire from your GP? What if all it took to understand your risk of one of the most common types of cancer was a computer program, a spit sample and a questionnaire from your GP?

by Tim Gunn | In depth | 6 October 2026

6 October 2026

A group of killer T cells (green and red) surrounding a cancer cell (blue, center).
  • Science & Technology

Beating cancer with superCARs

CAR T-cell therapy has revolutionised treatment for some blood cancers. Now scientists are working to make these cancer-fighting cells more powerful, accessible and effective for children and young people. CAR T-cell therapy has revolutionised treatment for some blood cancers. Now scientists are working to make these cancer-fighting cells more powerful, accessible and effective for children and young people.

by Nisharnthi Duggan | In depth | 18 September 2026

18 September 2026

A microscopic image of a natural killer cell, a type of immune cell important for protecting against myeloma.

Researchers at University College London are investigating whether inherited genes can change how the body responds to smouldering myeloma. Researchers at University College London are investigating whether inherited genes can change how the body responds to smouldering myeloma.

by Elizabeth Kusimo, Tim Gunn | Analysis | 16 September 2026

16 September 2026

Microscopic cross section of breast tissue stained for various cell markers against a black background.

Our researchers are looking for the earliest signs of breast cancer linked to BRCA mutations to find ways to prevent the disease altogether. Our researchers are looking for the earliest signs of breast cancer linked to BRCA mutations to find ways to prevent the disease altogether.

by Sydney Ghazarian | In depth | 10 September 2026

10 September 2026

A teenage girl in her school uniform smiling as she opens her front door to go out. She has lots of badges on the lapels of her school blazer.

To mark Childhood Cancer Awareness Month 2026, we've brought together four stories of children and young people who started or returned to school after cancer. To mark Childhood Cancer Awareness Month 2026, we've brought together four stories of children and young people who started or returned to school after cancer.

by Ruby Bosanquet, Tim Gunn | Personal stories | 8 September 2026

8 September 2026

Microscopic image of green dendritic cells with blue and red cells against a black background.

Scientists have uncovered how overlooked dendritic cells orchestrate the body's cancer fighting response, which could help improve immunotherapy. Scientists have uncovered how overlooked dendritic cells orchestrate the body's cancer fighting response, which could help improve immunotherapy.

by Sydney Ghazarian | News | 17 August 2026

17 August 2026

clinician wearing giving treatment via tube to patient wearing a white hospital gown

A new international trial is investigating a new drug for ACC, a rare adrenal cancer that has seen little change in treatment for decades. A new international trial is investigating a new drug for ACC, a rare adrenal cancer that has seen little change in treatment for decades.

by Sydney Ghazarian | News | 14 July 2026

14 July 2026

An image of a radiotherapy machine. Its lights are glowing blue.

Based on our research, NHS England will use stereotactic ablative radiotherapy (SABR) to treat many early-stage prostate cancers in five sessions, rather than 20.  Based on our research, NHS England will use stereotactic ablative radiotherapy (SABR) to treat many early-stage prostate cancers in five sessions, rather than 20. 

by Tim Gunn | News | 17 June 2026

17 June 2026

A computer graphic showing faint microbes against a pink background.

Scientists are uncovering how important the microbiome can be for preventing cancer, particularly in people at risk of developing it at younger ages. Scientists are uncovering how important the microbiome can be for preventing cancer, particularly in people at risk of developing it at younger ages.

by Sophie Wedekind, Sydney Ghazarian | In depth | 9 June 2026

9 June 2026