Immune cells, known as Natural Killer T cells, could be redirected to help fight the childhood cancer, neuroblastoma, according to…
Round the clock A&E cancer doctors revolutionise treatment for patients
'HAVING ON-SITE cancer consultants in hospitals with Accident and Emergency (A&E) departments improves diagnosis and treatment of patients and reduces…
New computer program to help GPs know when to send patients for cancer tests
'NEW software that estimates the likelihood someone has cancer based on their symptoms could help GPs decide which patients to…
Prostate cancer test can spot the difference between aggressive and slow-growing tumours
'A NEW test may overcome one of the biggest problems in prostate cancer treatment – telling slow-growing tumours from aggressive…
New drug extends life in women with advanced ovarian cancer
'WOMEN with ovarian cancer that has returned after previous treatment had their life extended by almost three months after treatment…
Routine smear tests in women under 25 cause more harm than good
'A CANCER RESEARCH UK study shows that the potential benefits of a national cervical cancer screening programme for women under…
Blood test reveals skin cancer spread
'A SIMPLE blood test could be used to identify patients whose melanoma – the most serious form of skin cancer…
Funding for cancer research increases by over 60 per cent in 10 years
'Funding for cancer research by National Cancer Research Institute (NCRI) Partners has increased by 62 per cent in the 10…
Published today: NCRI Cancer Research Database ten year analysis ‘Cancer research spend in the UK 2002-2011’
'NCRI collects data on the cancer research funded by its 21 cancer research funding Partners annually and records it in…
Deprivation responsible for 450 breast cancer deaths each year
'DEPRIVATION could be responsible for around 450 deaths from breast cancer every year in England as women in lower income…
Lower HPV vaccination rates putting girls from ethnic minorities at risk of cancer
'GIRLS from some ethnic minorities are less likely to be vaccinated against Human Papillomavirus (HPV), responsible for almost all cases…
Dr Harpal Kumar appointed Chair of NCRI
'Dr Kumar will take up the part-time role with effect from April 1. He takes over from Professor Dame Janet…