• Science & Technology

Too good to be true? A blood test 'to predict breast cancer'

We look at the science behind media stories about a 'simple blood test' that apparently can 'predict breast cancer'. We look at the science behind media stories about a 'simple blood test' that apparently can 'predict breast cancer'.

27 June 2014

• Science & Technology

Leukaemia gene provides clue to treating triple negative breast cancer

Scientists have found a gene previously linked to leukaemia could provide a new target for drugs to treat ‘triple negative’ breast cancer Scientists have found a gene previously linked to leukaemia could provide a new target for drugs to treat ‘triple negative’ breast cancer

26 June 2014

• Health & Medicine

Cancer Research UK welcomes government action to introduce standard packs as Australia sees rapid decline in cigarette sales

Cancer Research UK today welcomed the Government’s commitment to make standard packs of tobacco and cigarettes law in the UK.   Cancer Research UK today welcomed the Government’s commitment to make standard packs of tobacco and cigarettes law in the UK.  

26 June 2014

More than a third of Brits have been sunburnt in the UK in past year

New figures from Cancer Research UK and NIVEA SUN show that more than a third (35%) of Brits have been sunburnt on home turf in the past year. New figures from Cancer Research UK and NIVEA SUN show that more than a third (35%) of Brits have been sunburnt on home turf in the past year.

26 June 2014

• Science & Technology

Researchers discover how ‘wriggling’ skin cancer cells go on the move

Cancer Research UK scientists have found a new way that melanoma skin cancer cells can invade healthy tissue and spread round the body. Cancer Research UK scientists have found a new way that melanoma skin cancer cells can invade healthy tissue and spread round the body.

25 June 2014

• Health & Medicine

New test follows the molecular footsteps that lead to oesophageal cancer

A new diagnostic test may be around the corner thanks to the discovery of a gene mutation that marks the progression from a harmless oesophageal condition to cancer, according to research published in Nature Genetics. A new diagnostic test may be around the corner thanks to the discovery of a gene mutation that marks the progression from a harmless oesophageal condition to cancer, according to research published in Nature Genetics.

22 June 2014

Investing in cancer research boosts economy as well as health

Every £1 invested in cancer research returns 40p to the economy every year thereafter, according to a new report. Every £1 invested in cancer research returns 40p to the economy every year thereafter, according to a new report.

16 June 2014

Diagnosing male breast cancer - how can we do better?

Every year in the UK around 350 men are diagnosed with breast cancer, but because the disease is rare, it can be difficult to diagnose. Every year in the UK around 350 men are diagnosed with breast cancer, but because the disease is rare, it can be difficult to diagnose.

12 June 2014

• Health & Medicine

Red meat and breast cancer – still no solid evidence

Following wide media coverage of a study linking eating large amounts of red meat and breast cancer, we explain why the evidence just isn't there yet. Following wide media coverage of a study linking eating large amounts of red meat and breast cancer, we explain why the evidence just isn't there yet.

11 June 2014

• Health & Medicine

New clues to skin cancer development show sunscreen is not enough

Scientists have shown that sunscreen cannot be relied upon alone to prevent malignant melanoma, the most deadly form of skin cancer. Scientists have shown that sunscreen cannot be relied upon alone to prevent malignant melanoma, the most deadly form of skin cancer.

11 June 2014

Over a third of cancer patients delay seeing the doctor about one of the most worrying cancer symptoms

Around 35 per cent of cancer patients wait too long to see their doctor about bleeding from their bottom - despite it being a cancer symptom Around 35 per cent of cancer patients wait too long to see their doctor about bleeding from their bottom - despite it being a cancer symptom

11 June 2014