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A computer graphic showing three researchers working in a lab. Above them are three white bubbles howing the bacteria in the gut microbiome, a 'drug made from a bug' and cancer cells being targeted by immune cells.

By studying how the bacteria in our guts can affect the immune system, our researchers have found a potential way to treat melanoma with 'drugs made from bugs'. By studying how the bacteria in our guts can affect the immune system, our researchers have found a potential way to treat melanoma with 'drugs made from bugs'.

by Helen Renshaw | Analysis | 22 July 2025

22 July 2025

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A total of around 28.6 billion cigarettes are smoked in Britain every year, according to our latest study on smoking trends. A total of around 28.6 billion cigarettes are smoked in Britain every year, according to our latest study on smoking trends.

by Tim Gunn | News | 18 July 2025

18 July 2025

This entry is part 30 of 30 in the series That Cancer Conversation
An image of a radiotherapy machine. Its lights are glowing blue.

Our PLATO-ACT4 clinical trial has found a kinder and more targeted way of using radiotherapy to treat early-stage anal cancer. Our PLATO-ACT4 clinical trial has found a kinder and more targeted way of using radiotherapy to treat early-stage anal cancer.

by Amal Iman | News | 1 July 2025

1 July 2025

This entry is part 5 of 5 in the series Stand Up To Cancer
This entry is part 4 of 5 in the series Stand Up To Cancer
A microscope image of cervical cells that have changed shape and size because of HPV infection. Most of the cells are blue, but some are pink or purple.

We funded the Cervical Cancer Elimination Planning Tool, which countries around the world can use to find the best way for them to use screening, vaccination and treatment to stop cervical cancer. We funded the Cervical Cancer Elimination Planning Tool, which countries around the world can use to find the best way for them to use screening, vaccination and treatment to stop cervical cancer.

by Amal Iman | News | 19 June 2025

19 June 2025

Microscope image showing the cells in different layers of skin. It appears pink, blue, purple and red.
  • Health & Medicine
  • Science & Technology

Skin cancer 101: what everyone should know

We’re answering some of the biggest questions about skin cancer and exploring some of the ways we're making progress for people affected by the disease. We’re answering some of the biggest questions about skin cancer and exploring some of the ways we're making progress for people affected by the disease.

by Tim Gunn | In depth | 12 June 2025

12 June 2025

This entry is part 29 of 30 in the series That Cancer Conversation
This entry is part 28 of 30 in the series That Cancer Conversation
A medical professional holding a tube containing a blood sample

A new blood test that uncovers hidden changes inside cancer cells could help doctors find the best treatments for children and young people with cancer. A new blood test that uncovers hidden changes inside cancer cells could help doctors find the best treatments for children and young people with cancer.

by Tim Gunn | Analysis | 9 June 2025

9 June 2025

A group of four middle-aged adults jogging alongside a track in a park on a sunny day.

The latest research presented at ASCO shows that a tailored exercise regime can help reduce the risk of colon cancer returning after treatment. The latest research presented at ASCO shows that a tailored exercise regime can help reduce the risk of colon cancer returning after treatment.

by Amal Iman, Tim Gunn | News | 1 June 2025

1 June 2025

This entry is part 3 of 5 in the series Stand Up To Cancer