• Science & Technology

Manipulating a mouse’s diet can stop breast cancer spreading

Our researchers have discovered a way to halt breast cancer spread in mice, by blocking a molecule called asparagine. But what does this mean for patients? Our researchers have discovered a way to halt breast cancer spread in mice, by blocking a molecule called asparagine. But what does this mean for patients?

7 February 2018

• Science & Technology

Scientists halt breast cancer spread

Scientists have discovered that an amino acid called asparagine is essential for breast cancer spread. Scientists have discovered that an amino acid called asparagine is essential for breast cancer spread.

7 February 2018

• Health & Medicine

Major research project launched to crack aspirin's anti-cancer properties

Cancer Research UK launches an international study to answer the final questions before aspirin could be recommended to reduce cancer risk. Cancer Research UK launches an international study to answer the final questions before aspirin could be recommended to reduce cancer risk.

6 February 2018

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Breast cancer death rate down 10% in just five years

Breast cancer mortality rates have fallen by 10% in five years, according to the latest analysis released by Cancer Research UK ahead of World Cancer Day. Breast cancer mortality rates have fallen by 10% in five years, according to the latest analysis released by Cancer Research UK ahead of World Cancer Day.

3 February 2018

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Breast cancer drug approved for NHS in England

A drug for certain types of breast cancer has been approved for the NHS in England. A drug for certain types of breast cancer has been approved for the NHS in England.

2 February 2018

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Cancer survival improving globally, but UK lagging behind

Cancer survival is increasing across the globe, according to a new study. Cancer survival is increasing across the globe, according to a new study.

31 January 2018

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Millennials shun face-to-face conversations for online chats

Millennials are shunning face-to-face conversations, preferring to chat online according to research. Millennials are shunning face-to-face conversations, preferring to chat online according to research.

29 January 2018

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Proportion of cancers diagnosed in A&E falling

The way in which cancers are diagnosed in England is improving, according to new figures. The way in which cancers are diagnosed in England is improving, according to new figures.

19 January 2018

• Science & Technology

Genetic link between breast condition and invasive breast cancer uncovered

The genetics behind how a breast condition becomes invasive breast cancer may be explained by a new study. The genetics behind how a breast condition becomes invasive breast cancer may be explained by a new study.

18 January 2018

• Health & Medicine

Teens likely to crave junk food after watching TV ads

Teenagers who watch more than three hours of commercial TV a day are more likely to eat hundreds of extra junk food snacks. Teenagers who watch more than three hours of commercial TV a day are more likely to eat hundreds of extra junk food snacks.

15 January 2018

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NHS bowel scope uptake boosted by a fifth when patients sent reassuring reminders

Bowel scope screening uptake increased by more than a fifth (21.5%) when people were sent additional reminders with a leaflet that addressed common concerns. Bowel scope screening uptake increased by more than a fifth (21.5%) when people were sent additional reminders with a leaflet that addressed common concerns.

15 January 2018

• Health & Medicine

Breast cancer survival not affected by faulty BRCA genes

Our scientists have found that faults in BRCA genes don’t affect survival in young women with breast cancer, which could help inform treatment decisions. Our scientists have found that faults in BRCA genes don’t affect survival in young women with breast cancer, which could help inform treatment decisions.

11 January 2018