• Health & Medicine

Combination immunotherapy treatment for melanoma given NHS approval

Melanoma patients in England and Wales are to become the first in Europe to benefit from a powerful combination of immunotherapy drugs. Melanoma patients in England and Wales are to become the first in Europe to benefit from a powerful combination of immunotherapy drugs.

17 June 2016

• Health & Medicine

Less educated women less likely to spot breast cancer symptoms

Women with fewer qualifications are less likely to recognise potential breast cancer symptoms according to a Cancer Research UK-funded study in Psycho-Oncology Women with fewer qualifications are less likely to recognise potential breast cancer symptoms according to a Cancer Research UK-funded study in Psycho-Oncology

17 June 2016

• Health & Medicine

New technique could spot ‘invisible’ ovarian tumours during surgery

A new imaging technique could help spot ovarian tumours during surgery that are not visible to the naked eye. A new imaging technique could help spot ovarian tumours during surgery that are not visible to the naked eye.

16 June 2016

• Science & Technology
• Health & Medicine

ASCO 2016: will fine-tuning treatments require redefined tumours?

From immunotherapy to targeted cancer treatment, here's our round up of the big news from the annual ASCO conference. From immunotherapy to targeted cancer treatment, here's our round up of the big news from the annual ASCO conference.

15 June 2016

• Health & Medicine

Chemotherapy may boost immunotherapy power in ovarian cancer

Women with advanced ovarian cancer may benefit more from immunotherapy drug treatments if they are given straight after chemotherapy Women with advanced ovarian cancer may benefit more from immunotherapy drug treatments if they are given straight after chemotherapy

15 June 2016

• Health & Medicine

Middle aged more likely to be diagnosed with advanced lung cancer

Younger patients aged 50 to 64 are more likely to be diagnosed with late stage lung cancer than older patients according to new data. Younger patients aged 50 to 64 are more likely to be diagnosed with late stage lung cancer than older patients according to new data.

14 June 2016

• Health & Medicine

New research provides hope for patients with hard-to-treat breast cancer

Cancer Research UK scientists have found a new way to slow the growth of the most aggressive type of breast cancer. Cancer Research UK scientists have found a new way to slow the growth of the most aggressive type of breast cancer.

13 June 2016

• Charity News

Cancer Research UK researchers honoured by the Queen

Two Cancer Research UK-funded experts have been recognised in the Queen’s Birthday Honours list for their services to science. Two Cancer Research UK-funded experts have been recognised in the Queen’s Birthday Honours list for their services to science.

11 June 2016

• Personal Stories

‘Becoming involved has given a new meaning to my life; it’s the best thing I’ve ever done’ – Terry’s story

Panel member and cancer survivor Terry shares his experience of lung cancer, and what it’s like to be involved in our Grand Challenge. Panel member and cancer survivor Terry shares his experience of lung cancer, and what it’s like to be involved in our Grand Challenge.

10 June 2016

• Science & Technology

Acute myeloid leukaemia is 11 different diseases

Researchers studying the genetic make-up of an aggressive blood cancer, AML, have discovered that it exists in at least 11 different forms. Researchers studying the genetic make-up of an aggressive blood cancer, AML, have discovered that it exists in at least 11 different forms.

9 June 2016

• Health & Medicine

Bubbly drinks inspire more effective cancer treatment

Cancer Research UK scientists are developing a bubbly drink packed with oxygen microbubbles to make treatments more potent for hard to treat tumours. Cancer Research UK scientists are developing a bubbly drink packed with oxygen microbubbles to make treatments more potent for hard to treat tumours.

8 June 2016

• Health & Medicine

Simpler bowel cancer test kit a ‘game changer’

More people across England are likely to take up bowel cancer screening thanks to the introduction of a new and simpler home-testing kit. More people across England are likely to take up bowel cancer screening thanks to the introduction of a new and simpler home-testing kit.

7 June 2016