The road to curing the incurable
Dr Lucy Brooks talks glioblastoma microenvironment and her excitement around potential new treatments The post The road to curing the incurable appeared first on Cancer Research UK - Cancer News.
View ArticleThat Cancer Conversation podcast – Can I inherit cancer?
Welcome to another episode of Cancer Research UK's podcast, That Cancer Conversation. It's been 30 years since the discovery of BRCA genes, and to celebrate Sophie speaks to Professor Mike Stratton,...
View ArticleThe key to making immunotherapy work for more people
With help from a new Nobel Laureate, Cancer Grand Challenges team MATCHMAKERS are developing AI models that can identify the immune cells best equipped to fight different cancers. That should make it...
View ArticleAutumn statement 2024: What does the budget mean for cancer?
Today was the first budget from the new Chancellor, Rachel Reeves. Here, we take a look at what the autumn statement means for cancer. The post Autumn statement 2024: What does the budget mean for...
View ArticleNICE recommends elranatamab for adults with a rare form of blood cancer
The National Institute for Health and Care Excellence (NICE) has recommended the use of elranatamab for adults with multiple myeloma, a cancer that forms in a type of white blood cell called a plasma...
View ArticleTobacco and Vapes Bill 2.0 introduced to Parliament – What’s changed?
Today the new Tobacco and Vapes Bill, which aims to bring forward legislation to help reduce smoking rates, was introduced to Parliament. The post Tobacco and Vapes Bill 2.0 introduced to Parliament –...
View ArticleLatest winner in our Research is Beautiful campaign
It’s that time again – take a look at our latest fantastic winning image... The post Latest winner in our Research is Beautiful campaign appeared first on Cancer Research UK - Cancer News.
View ArticleCould a chemical found in red grapes prevent bowel cancer?
Scientists, funded by Cancer Research UK, are finding out if an ingredient commonly found in red grapes could hold the answer to help prevent bowel cancer. The post Could a chemical found in red grapes...
View ArticleCancer Research Matters – Entrepreneurial deep dive
Getting findings from discovery research in the lab to a tangible intervention can be daunting. This series aims to de-mystify the various routes you can take to translate your work... The post Cancer...
View ArticleNHS England offers an improved stop-smoking pill to help people quit
Varenicline has been shown to work as well as vapes and better than nicotine patches. It could prevent 9,500 deaths in the next five years. The post NHS England offers an improved stop-smoking pill to...
View ArticleCancer waiting times: Latest updates and analysis
Get the latest updates and analysis on NHS cancer waiting times in England, and learn what it means for people affected by cancer The post Cancer waiting times: Latest updates and analysis appeared...
View Article100 lives saved from lung cancer every day
Almost 668,000 lives have been saved from lung cancer in the UK since the 1970s, according to our latest analysis. We're working to save more. The post 100 lives saved from lung cancer every day...
View ArticlePowering the future of lung cancer research
The post Powering the future of lung cancer research appeared first on Cancer Research UK - Cancer News.
View Article£4m funding renewal for lung cancer research in Manchester and London
The Lung Cancer Centre of Excellence (LCCE) in Manchester and London will continue their groundbreaking research with up to £4m of funding support from ScottishPower. The post £4m funding renewal for...
View ArticleBeating cancer for everyone: our refreshed EDI strategy
We're launching our updated Equality, Diversity and Inclusion (EDI) strategy, outlining our renewed ambitions for the next five years. It will play a vital role in helping us achieve our vision of a...
View ArticleVideo: Professor Arnold Kriegstein on brain cancer, developmental biology and...
Professor Arnold Kriegstein talks about the important role developmental biology has in understanding glioblastoma... The post Video: Professor Arnold Kriegstein on brain cancer, developmental biology...
View ArticleThe cost of cancer: what does it mean for the UK economy?
The OECD has published a report looking into the economic impacts of cancer around the world. We believe it can be a powerful tool for change. It shows how focusing on cancer can help drive the UK’s...
View ArticleCancer Research Matters – Entrepreneurial deep dive
This episode of our deep dive into all things science entrepreneurship takes a look at the skills you'll need to sharpen up to be successful... The post Cancer Research Matters – Entrepreneurial deep...
View ArticleMPs vote in favour of the Tobacco and Vapes Bill at its Second Reading
Today marked the second reading of the Tobacco and Vapes Bill in Parliament, where MPs were able to vote on the Bill for the first time. So what's next? The post MPs vote in favour of the Tobacco and...
View ArticleNew oesophageal cancer screening trial begins testing the capsule sponge
Our BEST4 Screening trial will give 120,000 people with chronic heartburn a 'pill-on-a-thread' test to look for signs of Barrett's oesophagus, a rare condition that can lead to oesophageal cancer. The...
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