Scientists find molecular ‘breadcrumb trail’ that helps melanoma spread

Cancer Research UK scientists have discovered that melanoma cells are drawn to follow the ‘trail’ of a naturally-occurring molecule in the body. Cancer Research UK scientists have discovered that melanoma cells are drawn to follow the ‘trail’ of a naturally-occurring molecule in the body.

14 October 2014

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Calming down immune cells could hold key to melanoma treatment

Immune cells may be responsible for drug resistance in melanoma patients, according to research published in Cancer Discovery. Immune cells may be responsible for drug resistance in melanoma patients, according to research published in Cancer Discovery.

25 September 2014

• Science & Technology

Bob Marley, genomics, and a rare form of melanoma

Our researchers in Manchester are using the power of DNA technology to study the genetic faults in the rare type of melanoma that killed Bob Marley. Our researchers in Manchester are using the power of DNA technology to study the genetic faults in the rare type of melanoma that killed Bob Marley.

20 August 2014

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Breaking down cancer’s wall of resistance

A new discovery from a team of our scientists in London could help make chemotherapy more effective - but it's been a tough road to get there. A new discovery from a team of our scientists in London could help make chemotherapy more effective - but it's been a tough road to get there.

5 August 2014

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New drug target can break down cancer's barrier against treatment

Cancer Research UK scientists have found that targeting a molecule in blood vessels can make cancer therapy significantly more effective. Cancer Research UK scientists have found that targeting a molecule in blood vessels can make cancer therapy significantly more effective.

27 July 2014

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A year of research - and 13 milestones you helped fund

To coincide with the publication of our Annual Review, here are some of the key research milestones that our amazing supporters have helped fund. To coincide with the publication of our Annual Review, here are some of the key research milestones that our amazing supporters have helped fund.

25 July 2014

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Piggy-backing cells hold clue to skin cancer growth

Skin cancer cells work together to spread further and faster, according to a new study published in Cell Reports. Skin cancer cells work together to spread further and faster, according to a new study published in Cell Reports.

24 July 2014

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Will I burn? Our new online app helps you predict today’s sunburn risk

Do you know how strong the sun is in your area today? Our new online app can help you find out. Do you know how strong the sun is in your area today? Our new online app can help you find out.

1 July 2014

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Researchers discover how ‘wriggling’ skin cancer cells go on the move

Cancer Research UK scientists have found a new way that melanoma skin cancer cells can invade healthy tissue and spread round the body. Cancer Research UK scientists have found a new way that melanoma skin cancer cells can invade healthy tissue and spread round the body.

25 June 2014

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New clues to skin cancer development show sunscreen is not enough

Scientists have shown that sunscreen cannot be relied upon alone to prevent malignant melanoma, the most deadly form of skin cancer. Scientists have shown that sunscreen cannot be relied upon alone to prevent malignant melanoma, the most deadly form of skin cancer.

11 June 2014