More evidence that beta blockers help stop cancers from spreading

US researchers have taken a step forward in understanding how beta blockers may slow the spread of cancer. US researchers have taken a step forward in understanding how beta blockers may slow the spread of cancer.

30 January 2013

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Sunbed skin cancer risk double that of mediterranean midday summer sun

THE AVERAGE skin cancer risk from sunbeds is more than double that of spending the same length of time in the Mediterranean midday summer sun – according to new research from the University of Dundee and published today in the British Journal of Dermatology. THE AVERAGE skin cancer risk from sunbeds is more than double that of spending the same length of time in the Mediterranean midday summer sun – according to new research from the University of Dundee and published today in the British Journal of Dermatology.

17 January 2013

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The slow dawn of the age of targeted therapies

As NICE approves two new melanoma drugs, we look at how far we’ve come in developing ‘personalised’ cancer care. As NICE approves two new melanoma drugs, we look at how far we’ve come in developing ‘personalised’ cancer care.

2 November 2012

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Melanoma genome reveals UV damage and treatment targets

22 August 2012

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New Cancer Research UK trial will shed light on risks and benefits of sun exposure

Cancer Research UK has today launched a trial investigating the health benefits and risks of spending time in the sun. It is hoped the trial will help solve years of controversy surrounding vitamin D, the 'sunshine vitamin', and how much sun is too much. Cancer Research UK has today launched a trial investigating the health benefits and risks of spending time in the sun. It is hoped the trial will help solve years of controversy surrounding vitamin D, the 'sunshine vitamin', and how much sun is too much.

15 August 2012

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Sunbeds cause skin cancer – the evidence is clear

27 July 2012

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News digest – curry extract and bowel cancer, infections and cancer, brain tumours and more

12 May 2012

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Diabetes treatment doubles skin cancer drug's effectiveness

Combining the experimental drug Avastin (bevacizumab) with the diabetes drug Metformin almost doubles its ability to reduce skin cancer growth, according to a study in Cancer Discovery. Combining the experimental drug Avastin (bevacizumab) with the diabetes drug Metformin almost doubles its ability to reduce skin cancer growth, according to a study in Cancer Discovery.

31 March 2012

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First patients enrolled in project to improve NHS cancer gene testing

Cancer Research UK has started recruiting patients for a pioneering initiative to demonstrate how genetic tests could be used within the NHS to help match cancer patients to the most appropriate treatment, while building a database of information for research into new targeted therapies. Cancer Research UK has started recruiting patients for a pioneering initiative to demonstrate how genetic tests could be used within the NHS to help match cancer patients to the most appropriate treatment, while building a database of information for research into new targeted therapies.

21 November 2011

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Cancer Research UK launches nine high-tech gene projects

Unravelling the genetic secrets behind a range of cancers is the aim of a new initiative from Cancer Research UK. Unravelling the genetic secrets behind a range of cancers is the aim of a new initiative from Cancer Research UK.

18 November 2011

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Protein prompting cells to sprout legs could cause skin cancer to spread

Cancer Research UK scientists have discovered that a protein called Rac1 prompts pigment cells to sprout long 'legs' that could propel skin cancer cells, allowing them to spread, according to research published in Developmental Cell today. Cancer Research UK scientists have discovered that a protein called Rac1 prompts pigment cells to sprout long 'legs' that could propel skin cancer cells, allowing them to spread, according to research published in Developmental Cell today.

14 September 2011

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Sunburn rife as men skimp on sunscreen

Nearly 90 per cent of British adults admit their skin has been sunburnt - with almost half* experiencing pain as result of being in the sun. Nearly 90 per cent of British adults admit their skin has been sunburnt - with almost half* experiencing pain as result of being in the sun.

29 August 2011