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

• Science & Technology
• Health & Medicine

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

Fifteen new breast cancer genetic risk 'hot-spots' revealed

Scientists have discovered another 15 genetic 'hot-spots' that can increase a woman's risk of developing breast cancer. Scientists have discovered another 15 genetic 'hot-spots' that can increase a woman's risk of developing breast cancer.

9 March 2015

• Health & Medicine

Tobacco goes out of sight as shop keepers admit to little profit from cigs

Retailers are preparing to end years of openly-displayed tobacco on their shelves, with nearly all acknowleding they made little profit from tobacco. Retailers are preparing to end years of openly-displayed tobacco on their shelves, with nearly all acknowleding they made little profit from tobacco.

6 March 2015

• Health & Medicine

The cheek of it – how you could help beat blood cancer

Find out about blood stem cell donation, how you could get involved and even help save someone's life Find out about blood stem cell donation, how you could get involved and even help save someone's life

5 March 2015

• Science & Technology

Hide and seek: tracing prostate cancer’s origins

We explore new research from our scientists showing that seemingly ‘normal’ prostate cells may carry important genetic faults commonly found in tumours. We explore new research from our scientists showing that seemingly ‘normal’ prostate cells may carry important genetic faults commonly found in tumours.

4 March 2015