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England still struggling to close the gap in cancer survival

Cancer survival in England remains lower than countries with similar healthcare systems, according to a new study published in the British Journal of Cancer Cancer survival in England remains lower than countries with similar healthcare systems, according to a new study published in the British Journal of Cancer

5 August 2015

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Cataloguing the genetic chaos in oesophageal cancer

Our researchers at the Francis Crick institute are unpicking the genetic complexity of oesophageal tumours, to find more effective treatments for the disease. Our researchers at the Francis Crick institute are unpicking the genetic complexity of oesophageal tumours, to find more effective treatments for the disease.

4 August 2015

Genetic chaos in tumours could help predict chemo response

Cancer Research UK scientists have shown how the level of genetic chaos in tumours could help predict patients’ response to chemotherapy. Cancer Research UK scientists have shown how the level of genetic chaos in tumours could help predict patients’ response to chemotherapy.

4 August 2015

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A ‘simple urine test’ for pancreatic cancer? Not just yet.

We take a closer look at today's 'simple urine test' headlines and find out what's really going on. We take a closer look at today's 'simple urine test' headlines and find out what's really going on.

3 August 2015

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Cellular ‘kryptonite’ poses challenges in tackling childhood nerve cancer

Our scientists have discovered that neuroblastoma cells can produce a cellular ‘kryptonite’ that seems to sap the power from nearby immune cells. Our scientists have discovered that neuroblastoma cells can produce a cellular ‘kryptonite’ that seems to sap the power from nearby immune cells.

1 August 2015

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Childhood cancer cells drain immune system’s batteries

Cancer cells in neuroblastoma release a molecule that breaks down a key energy source for the body’s immune cells, leaving them too drained to fight the disease Cancer cells in neuroblastoma release a molecule that breaks down a key energy source for the body’s immune cells, leaving them too drained to fight the disease

1 August 2015

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Oral rinses could help monitor patients with HPV-linked throat cancer

Traces of DNA from the human papillomavirus found in oral rinses could lead to a way to track how throat cancer responds to treatment. Traces of DNA from the human papillomavirus found in oral rinses could lead to a way to track how throat cancer responds to treatment.

31 July 2015

Cancer patients lose faith in healthcare system if referred late by GP

If it takes more than three trips to the GP to be referred for cancer tests, patients are more likely to be dissatisfied with their overall care. If it takes more than three trips to the GP to be referred for cancer tests, patients are more likely to be dissatisfied with their overall care.

31 July 2015

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The five faces of prostate cancer?

We explore new research showing prostate cancer can be divided into five groups, which could help predict how well a patient will do after surgery. We explore new research showing prostate cancer can be divided into five groups, which could help predict how well a patient will do after surgery.

30 July 2015

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Prostate cancer is five different diseases

Scientists have for the first time identified that there are five distinct types of prostate cancer and found a way to distinguish between them. Scientists have for the first time identified that there are five distinct types of prostate cancer and found a way to distinguish between them.

30 July 2015

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Resveratrol, red wine and cancer: what’s the story?

Our researchers have discovered that relatively small doses of purified resveratrol, a chemical found in red wine, might reduce bowel cancer risk (in mice). Our researchers have discovered that relatively small doses of purified resveratrol, a chemical found in red wine, might reduce bowel cancer risk (in mice).

29 July 2015

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Red grape chemical may help prevent bowel cancer but less is more

Resveratrol, a chemical found in red grapes, is more effective in smaller doses at preventing bowel cancer in mice than high doses. Resveratrol, a chemical found in red grapes, is more effective in smaller doses at preventing bowel cancer in mice than high doses.

29 July 2015