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In part 4 of our radiotherapy series we look at MRI-guided radiotherapy, and how it could help improve accuracy and reduce side effects. In part 4 of our radiotherapy series we look at MRI-guided radiotherapy, and how it could help improve accuracy and reduce side effects.

by Michael Walsh | Analysis | 8 August 2017

8 August 2017

This entry is part 4 of 11 in the series Radiotherapy
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Radiotherapy

Part 3 of our radiotherapy series explores a type of radiotherapy treatment called IMRT. But what is it and can it help improve survival? We take a look. Part 3 of our radiotherapy series explores a type of radiotherapy treatment called IMRT. But what is it and can it help improve survival? We take a look.

by Gabriella Beer | Analysis | 31 July 2017

31 July 2017

This entry is part 3 of 11 in the series Radiotherapy
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In part 2 of our new radiotherapy series, we discuss proton beam therapy. What can and can’t it offer? And what does its arrival in the UK mean for patients? In part 2 of our new radiotherapy series, we discuss proton beam therapy. What can and can’t it offer? And what does its arrival in the UK mean for patients?

by Justine Alford | Analysis | 17 July 2017

17 July 2017

This entry is part 2 of 11 in the series Radiotherapy
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This entry is part 1 of 11 in the series Radiotherapy
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New research by our scientists may have identified a new way to predict which patients might benefit from certain immunotherapies, and those who likely won’t. New research by our scientists may have identified a new way to predict which patients might benefit from certain immunotherapies, and those who likely won’t.

by Justine Alford | Analysis | 27 June 2017

27 June 2017

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8 new challenges between us and beating cancer

We launch phase 2 of our Grand Challenge with 8 of the biggest questions in cancer research. We launch phase 2 of our Grand Challenge with 8 of the biggest questions in cancer research.

by Michael Walsh | Analysis | 22 June 2017

22 June 2017

Scientists have discovered a new type of immune cell that could predict which lung cancer patients will benefit most from immunotherapy treatment. Scientists have discovered a new type of immune cell that could predict which lung cancer patients will benefit most from immunotherapy treatment.

by Cancer Research UK | News | 19 June 2017

19 June 2017