Scientists drill down to genetic root of prostate tumour development

Scientists have revealed the root of prostate cancers in individual men. Scientists have revealed the root of prostate cancers in individual men.

1 April 2015

• Health & Medicine

Cancer drugs: ‘one size doesn’t fit all’ – Laura’s story

Cancer Campaigns Ambassadors, Laura Ashurst, shares why she campaigns for the Government to make effective drugs available for all patients who need them. Cancer Campaigns Ambassadors, Laura Ashurst, shares why she campaigns for the Government to make effective drugs available for all patients who need them.

26 March 2015

Cancer Research UK partners with the Engineering and Physical Sciences Research Council to inspire innovation

Cancer Research UK has partnered with the Engineering and Physical Sciences Research Council (EPSRC). Cancer Research UK has partnered with the Engineering and Physical Sciences Research Council (EPSRC).

25 March 2015

• Health & Medicine

From Branch to Bedside – standing up to inherited bowel cancer

We take a look at a Stand Up To Cancer-funded bowel cancer clinical trial testing the potential to prevent the disease in people with Lynch Syndrome. We take a look at a Stand Up To Cancer-funded bowel cancer clinical trial testing the potential to prevent the disease in people with Lynch Syndrome.

24 March 2015

New potential for personalised treatments in bowel cancer

Scientists have found that genetic changes in bowel tumours are linked to the way the body’s immune system responds to the cancer. Scientists have found that genetic changes in bowel tumours are linked to the way the body’s immune system responds to the cancer.

23 March 2015

• Health & Medicine

Text message reminders boost breast cancer screening attendance

Women who received a text message reminding them about their breast cancer screening appointment were 20 per cent more likely to attend. Women who received a text message reminding them about their breast cancer screening appointment were 20 per cent more likely to attend.

19 March 2015

Predicted deaths of young women with breast cancer underestimated by a quarter

An online computer programme that helps to predict the most suitable treatment for breast cancer has been found to be unsuitable for women under 40. An online computer programme that helps to predict the most suitable treatment for breast cancer has been found to be unsuitable for women under 40.

18 March 2015

• Health & Medicine

Dioxins and cancer – another piece of the chemical puzzle

We look at new research showing no link between dietary dioxins and breast cancer - but how does this fit into the wider debate on chemicals and cancer? We look at new research showing no link between dietary dioxins and breast cancer - but how does this fit into the wider debate on chemicals and cancer?

17 March 2015

• Health & Medicine

Obese women 40 per cent more likely to get cancer

Obese women have around a 40 per cent greater risk of developing a weight-related cancer in their lifetime than women of a healthy weight. Obese women have around a 40 per cent greater risk of developing a weight-related cancer in their lifetime than women of a healthy weight.

17 March 2015

• Health & Medicine
• Science & Technology

Unpicking the genetic ‘patchwork’ in ovarian cancer

Our researchers are investigating the genetic 'patchwork' underlying ovarian tumours, which will lead to more effective treatments in the future. Our researchers are investigating the genetic 'patchwork' underlying ovarian tumours, which will lead to more effective treatments in the future.

12 March 2015

Take on the ultimate challenge and celebrate 50 years of World Cup glory with 'Football on Everest'

Next April, the Bobby Moore Fund for Cancer Research UK will join with Captive Minds ro deliver the World's HIghest Ever Football Match Next April, the Bobby Moore Fund for Cancer Research UK will join with Captive Minds ro deliver the World's HIghest Ever Football Match

11 March 2015