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Hugh Jackman: information about basal cell carcinoma

Following the news that Hugh Jackman has received treatment for skin cancer, our head information nurse provides the facts behind the headlines. Following the news that Hugh Jackman has received treatment for skin cancer, our head information nurse provides the facts behind the headlines.

22 November 2013

‘Drugging the undruggable’ – another step towards blocking Ras

Following this week's news that a once 'undruggable' cancer-causing molecule could now be blocked, we asked our experts for their thoughts on the research. Following this week's news that a once 'undruggable' cancer-causing molecule could now be blocked, we asked our experts for their thoughts on the research.

22 November 2013

82 per cent of children now survive childhood cancer

More than eight in 10 children with cancer now survive, compared to just three in 10 in the late 1960s. More than eight in 10 children with cancer now survive, compared to just three in 10 in the late 1960s.

19 November 2013

Scientists finally discover which prostate cancers are life-threatening

Cancer Research UK scientists have discovered that the presence of a specific protein can distinguish between prostate cancer's agression levels. Cancer Research UK scientists have discovered that the presence of a specific protein can distinguish between prostate cancer's agression levels.

18 November 2013

Blocking 'lock and key' site of lung cancer proteins could lead to new treatments

A new study reveals that stopping two essential lung cancer proteins from joining together could lead to new treatments for the disease. A new study reveals that stopping two essential lung cancer proteins from joining together could lead to new treatments for the disease.

11 November 2013

IVF conception not linked to increased childhood cancer risk

Children conceived using In Vitro Fertilisation (IVF) and similar techniques have no increased overall risk of cancer in childhood. Children conceived using In Vitro Fertilisation (IVF) and similar techniques have no increased overall risk of cancer in childhood.

6 November 2013

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Redirecting our immune cells to help fight children's cancer

Immune cells, known as Natural Killer T cells, could be redirected to help fight the childhood cancer, neuroblastoma, according to research. Immune cells, known as Natural Killer T cells, could be redirected to help fight the childhood cancer, neuroblastoma, according to research.

6 November 2013

Prostate cancer test can spot the difference between aggressive and slow-growing tumours

A new test may overcome one of the biggest problems in prostate cancer treatment – telling slow-growing tumours from aggressive ones. A new test may overcome one of the biggest problems in prostate cancer treatment – telling slow-growing tumours from aggressive ones.

5 November 2013

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New drug extends life in women with advanced ovarian cancer

Women with ovarian cancer that returned after treatment had their life extended by almost three months after treatment with the drug cediranib. Women with ovarian cancer that returned after treatment had their life extended by almost three months after treatment with the drug cediranib.

5 November 2013

Blood test reveals skin cancer spread

A simple blood test could be used to identify patients whose melanoma – the most serious form of skin cancer – has started to spread. A simple blood test could be used to identify patients whose melanoma – the most serious form of skin cancer – has started to spread.

4 November 2013

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Routine smear test in women under 25 would cause more harm than good

A study shows that the potential benefits of a national cervical cancer screening programme for women under the age of 25 are outweighed by the harms. A study shows that the potential benefits of a national cervical cancer screening programme for women under the age of 25 are outweighed by the harms.

4 November 2013

Deprivation responsible for 450 breast cancer deaths each year

 In England, women in lower income groups are likely to be diagnosed when breast cancer is more advanced, and treatment is less effective.  In England, women in lower income groups are likely to be diagnosed when breast cancer is more advanced, and treatment is less effective.

2 November 2013