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Cancer Research UK launches trial to fight cancer caused by a common virus

Cancer Research UK’s Drug Development Office (DDO) has launched a vaccine trial to treat some forms of cancer caused by the Epstein Barr Virus (EBV). Cancer Research UK’s Drug Development Office (DDO) has launched a vaccine trial to treat some forms of cancer caused by the Epstein Barr Virus (EBV).

25 March 2014

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Developing a vaccine for the Epstein-Barr Virus could prevent up to 200,000 cancers globally say experts

A vaccine to prevent infection with a common herpes virus, the Epstein-Barr Virus (EBV), could help prevent 200,000 new cancers worldwide per year. A vaccine to prevent infection with a common herpes virus, the Epstein-Barr Virus (EBV), could help prevent 200,000 new cancers worldwide per year.

24 March 2014

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Cancer Research UK launches trial of new lymphoma treatment

CRUK has launched a trial to treat lymphoma using the body’s own immune system to attack B-cells growing out of control.    CRUK has launched a trial to treat lymphoma using the body’s own immune system to attack B-cells growing out of control.   

29 January 2014

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Genetic profiling tracks progression from manageable blood cancer into deadly disease

Genetic profiling has uncovered how follicular lymphoma evolves from a manageable disease into an aggressive cancer. Genetic profiling has uncovered how follicular lymphoma evolves from a manageable disease into an aggressive cancer.

22 December 2013

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Cancer, wounds and inflammation - something fishy going on

Professor Paul Martin tells us about his cancer journey and his research on wound healing and cancer. Professor Paul Martin tells us about his cancer journey and his research on wound healing and cancer.

5 December 2013

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DNA untwister is a new tumour suppressor

Our researchers are looking at the links between tangled DNA and cancer - find out how a DNA detangling molecule could protect against tumours. Our researchers are looking at the links between tangled DNA and cancer - find out how a DNA detangling molecule could protect against tumours.

10 October 2013

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Non-Hodgkin lymphoma survival doubles since early 1970s

More than half of patients diagnosed with Non-Hodgkin Lymphoma (NHL) are now surviving the disease thanks to improved diagnosis and treatment, according to a new report from Cancer Research UK. More than half of patients diagnosed with Non-Hodgkin Lymphoma (NHL) are now surviving the disease thanks to improved diagnosis and treatment, according to a new report from Cancer Research UK.

23 May 2013

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The challenge of spotting cancers in children

Spotting childhood cancer early has a huge impact on how effectively that cancer can be treated - we cover the important signs for parents to watch out for. Spotting childhood cancer early has a huge impact on how effectively that cancer can be treated - we cover the important signs for parents to watch out for.

24 April 2013

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• Health & Medicine

Introducing our latest arsenal in the fight against cancer

25 February 2013

Smoking sharply increases risk of certain cancers of the immune system and bone marrow

Women who smoke increase their risk of developing certain cancers of the blood, immune system, and bone marrow new research shows today (Friday). Women who smoke increase their risk of developing certain cancers of the blood, immune system, and bone marrow new research shows today (Friday).

10 August 2012

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Trial launched into testosterone replacement for male cancer survivors

Cancer Research UK is today launching a trial to see if male cancer survivors could benefit from hormone replacement therapy (HRT) with testosterone. Cancer Research UK is today launching a trial to see if male cancer survivors could benefit from hormone replacement therapy (HRT) with testosterone.

28 June 2012