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Last night, Dame Deborah James’s family announced that she passed away peacefully at home, after living with bowel cancer since 2016.

Researchers have found a drug that targets the tumour microenvironment that could improve treatment for certain cancers. But it might not be the kind of drug you expect. 

Today, Cancer Grand Challenges announced four new teams that have each received £20 million in funding to take on the biggest challenges in cancer research

The member of Girls Aloud are joining forces with us for a special ‘Race for Life for Sarah’, raising money for vital breast cancer research in honour of their much-loved bandmate.  

A new study confirms that offering cervical screening using HPV testing effectively prevents cervical cancer without the need for as regular screening

A new poll, carried out by YouGov, has revealed that three quarters of the UK public think the NHS is understaffed and underequipped to tackle cancer

Our scientists across the country are working hard to tackle drug resistance – one of cancer’s cruellest curveballs.

Since she was diagnosed in 2016, Dame Deborah James has brought bowel cancer into the spotlight, encouraged people to be aware of the symptoms and seek help if they notice them. 

Ibrutinib, a drug used to treat Waldenstrom’s macroglobulinaemia, is not being recommended by the National Institute for Health and Care Excellence in England

A new exhibition shows the strides scientists have made to unravel the complexities of cancer – and explores what the future holds