Scientists zero in on how lung cancer spreads

Cancer Research UK scientists have taken microscopic images revealing that the protein ties tethering cells together are severed in lung cancer cells. Cancer Research UK scientists have taken microscopic images revealing that the protein ties tethering cells together are severed in lung cancer cells.

24 December 2014

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Cancer Research UK, Cancer Research Technology and Amgen to trial leukaemia immunotherapy drug in other cancers

Cancer Research UK, Cancer Research Technology and Amgen to trial leukaemia immunotherapy drug in patients with soild tuimours. Cancer Research UK, Cancer Research Technology and Amgen to trial leukaemia immunotherapy drug in patients with soild tuimours.

23 December 2014

Scientists map out how childhood brain tumours relapse

Researchers have discovered the unique genetic paths that the childhood brain tumour medulloblastoma follows when the disease comes back Researchers have discovered the unique genetic paths that the childhood brain tumour medulloblastoma follows when the disease comes back

18 December 2014

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Combining images and genetic data proves gene loss behind aggressive ovarian cancers

Scientists have shown that loss of a gene called PTEN  triggers some cases of an aggressive form of ovarian cancer. Scientists have shown that loss of a gene called PTEN  triggers some cases of an aggressive form of ovarian cancer.

17 December 2014

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People with low numeracy feel negative about taking part in bowel cancer screening

People who have problems with numbers may be more likely to feel negative about bowel cancer screening. People who have problems with numbers may be more likely to feel negative about bowel cancer screening.

15 December 2014

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Tamoxifen protects against breast cancer in long-term

The breast cancer drug tamoxifen has been shown to protect against the disease for at least 20 years in women who take the drug for five years. The breast cancer drug tamoxifen has been shown to protect against the disease for at least 20 years in women who take the drug for five years.

11 December 2014

Three new companies join Cancer Research UK-Abcodia collaboration to identify blood markers for early cancer detection

Three new biomarker companies have been selected to join a CRT-lead initiative to develop blood tests that can detect pre-symotomatic cancer. Three new biomarker companies have been selected to join a CRT-lead initiative to develop blood tests that can detect pre-symotomatic cancer.

10 December 2014

Obese more likely to lose weight after cancer diagnosis

Obese cancer survivors are more likely to lose weight than those with a healthy weight and obese people without cancer. Obese cancer survivors are more likely to lose weight than those with a healthy weight and obese people without cancer.

9 December 2014

Scientists pinpoint a new line of defence used by cancer cells

Scientists have discovered a new line of defence used by cancer cells to evade cell death, according to new research in Nature Communications. Scientists have discovered a new line of defence used by cancer cells to evade cell death, according to new research in Nature Communications.

8 December 2014

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Countdown to deadline for Cancer Research UK’s first ever crowdfunding campaign

Cancer Research UK is calling on the public to back its first ever crowdfunding campaign to finance life-saving research. Cancer Research UK is calling on the public to back its first ever crowdfunding campaign to finance life-saving research.

8 December 2014

Cancer Research UK calls on immunologists to join fight against cancer

Non-cancer immunologists can apply their ground-breaking research to cancer by submitting applications for the Cancer Immunology Project Awards Non-cancer immunologists can apply their ground-breaking research to cancer by submitting applications for the Cancer Immunology Project Awards

4 December 2014

Little Star award for inspirational Harley

Manchester youngster Harley Renshaw has had his courage recognised with a special award as he fights cancer in his kidney, neck, lung and bones. Manchester youngster Harley Renshaw has had his courage recognised with a special award as he fights cancer in his kidney, neck, lung and bones.

3 December 2014