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New drug is 'greatest advance' for basal cell skin cancer

A new drug is effective against advanced forms of the most common type of skin cancer, according to US research. A new drug is effective against advanced forms of the most common type of skin cancer, according to US research.

6 June 2012

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Our Stratified Medicine Programme – two years on

31 May 2012

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International Clinical Trials Day: The Wales Cancer Trials Unit goes global

21 May 2012

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Cancer Research UK to investigate new drug combination in lung cancer

Cancer Research UK’s Drug Development Office has opened the first trial of a new drug combination in patients with advanced solid tumours and in a subset of patients who have non-small cell lung cancer. This trial will combine two compounds that aim to starve the tumours while simultaneously blocking cancer cell growth. Cancer Research UK’s Drug Development Office has opened the first trial of a new drug combination in patients with advanced solid tumours and in a subset of patients who have non-small cell lung cancer. This trial will combine two compounds that aim to starve the tumours while simultaneously blocking cancer cell growth.

17 May 2012

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New trial to test spice extract curcumin against bowel cancer

7 May 2012

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Trial launched into curry chemical’s cancer-fighting properties

Compounds found in curry are being investigated as a way of improving drug response in patients with advanced bowel cancer in a new study launched today (Monday). Compounds found in curry are being investigated as a way of improving drug response in patients with advanced bowel cancer in a new study launched today (Monday).

7 May 2012

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Misleading reporting of the “wonder jab that will kill 90% of cancers”

10 April 2012

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Bowel cancer - 40 years of progress but early detection is key

2 April 2012

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Bridging the divide – £50m CRT Pioneer fund will get drugs to patients faster

29 March 2012

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EU regulation must strike balance between safety and progress

21 February 2012

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Podcast: New drugs, earlier diagnosis, and an interview with our chief executive

14 February 2012

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Cancer Research UK launches trial of new drug to treat acute childhood leukaemia

Cancer Research UK's Drug Development Office has opened the first trial of a new type of leukaemia drug. Cancer Research UK's Drug Development Office has opened the first trial of a new type of leukaemia drug.

27 January 2012