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Molecular test for cancer relapse in UK children

A molecular marker used in America to predict whether children with a form of kidney cancer, called Wilms' tumour, are more likely to relapse than other children, could be useful for UK patients. The study is published in the European Journal of Cancer* today (Wednesday). A molecular marker used in America to predict whether children with a form of kidney cancer, called Wilms' tumour, are more likely to relapse than other children, could be useful for UK patients. The study is published in the European Journal of Cancer* today (Wednesday).

4 March 2009

• Health & Medicine

Blood test clue for lung cancer treatment

CANCER RESEARCH UK-funded scientists have identified a new molecular marker in blood which could indicate how patients with a type of lung cancer will respond to treatment, according to research published in Clinical Cancer Research*. CANCER RESEARCH UK-funded scientists have identified a new molecular marker in blood which could indicate how patients with a type of lung cancer will respond to treatment, according to research published in Clinical Cancer Research*.

1 January 2009

'Intelligent' cancer drug development boosts success rates

A NEW ERA of intelligent cancer drug development has spurred a leap in the proportion of drugs reaching patients, according to a study by Cancer Research UK scientists published in Nature Reviews Drug Discovery*. A NEW ERA of intelligent cancer drug development has spurred a leap in the proportion of drugs reaching patients, according to a study by Cancer Research UK scientists published in Nature Reviews Drug Discovery*.

14 November 2008

Women risk their lives by failing to take breast cancer drugs

Breast cancer patients are risking their lives by failing to take the tamoxifen they are prescribed, according to a new study published in the British Journal of Cancer* today (Tuesday). Breast cancer patients are risking their lives by failing to take the tamoxifen they are prescribed, according to a new study published in the British Journal of Cancer* today (Tuesday).

4 November 2008

• Health & Medicine

Side effects predict succes of breast cancer treatment

Hot flushes, night sweats and painful joints can be a blessing in disguise for breast cancer patients - according to a new report published online today in Lancet Oncology. Hot flushes, night sweats and painful joints can be a blessing in disguise for breast cancer patients - according to a new report published online today in Lancet Oncology.

30 October 2008

• Health & Medicine

Therapy reduces death from anal cancer by a third

A CANCER RESEARCH UK trial has shown anal cancer patients who received a different form of treatment were a third less likely to die in the long term from anal cancer, according to long-term survival data presented at the National Cancer Research Institute (NCRI) Cancer Conference, today (Tuesday). A CANCER RESEARCH UK trial has shown anal cancer patients who received a different form of treatment were a third less likely to die in the long term from anal cancer, according to long-term survival data presented at the National Cancer Research Institute (NCRI) Cancer Conference, today (Tuesday).

7 October 2008

"Talking cure" eases chronic insomnia in cancer patients

Persistent insomnia which affects a third of cancer survivors can be greatly improved through cognitive behavioural therapy (CBT) - known as the 'talking cure' - given by cancer nurses, according to trial results published in the Journal of Clinical Oncology, today (Wednesday). Persistent insomnia which affects a third of cancer survivors can be greatly improved through cognitive behavioural therapy (CBT) - known as the 'talking cure' - given by cancer nurses, according to trial results published in the Journal of Clinical Oncology, today (Wednesday).

1 October 2008

Cancer patients urged to get financial advice on their retirement

Cancer Research UK has announced a new service to help people whose lives have been affected by cancer to get the most out of their hard-earned pension funds on retirement. Cancer Research UK has announced a new service to help people whose lives have been affected by cancer to get the most out of their hard-earned pension funds on retirement.

11 September 2008

Depression prompts thoughts of death in cancer patients

Cancer patients are three times more likely to think they would be 'better off dead' or to contemplate suicide than the rest of the population - a Cancer Research UK study reports online today. Cancer patients are three times more likely to think they would be 'better off dead' or to contemplate suicide than the rest of the population - a Cancer Research UK study reports online today.

11 August 2008

Online cancer chat with a safety net

Cancer Research UK today launches an online chat forum for cancer patients to swap stories and share experiences on how to cope with such a devastating disease. Cancer Research UK today launches an online chat forum for cancer patients to swap stories and share experiences on how to cope with such a devastating disease.

8 July 2008

• Health & Medicine

Beating depression for cancer patients

A new treatment programme for cancer patients with clinical depression can significantly boost their quality of life according to new research published in the Lancet today. A new treatment programme for cancer patients with clinical depression can significantly boost their quality of life according to new research published in the Lancet today.

4 July 2008

UK cancer research 'punching above its weight'

UK cancer research is helping to deliver significant clinical improvements for cancer patients, according to a study published in the British Journal of Cancer* today (Tuesday). UK cancer research is helping to deliver significant clinical improvements for cancer patients, according to a study published in the British Journal of Cancer* today (Tuesday).

3 June 2008