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This could be the future of how doctors view cancer
Step inside a virtual world where our Grand Challenge scientists are hoping to redefine the way we look at cancer.
Cancer living outside the body, unravelling a cellular mystery and targeting ‘sleeping’ cancer cells: our latest cutting-edge science projects
Our rapid turn-around funding scheme aims to fund high-risk research that we wouldn’t normally fund.
Breast cancer drug approved for use in Scotland, though concerns remain about patients getting the drug across the UK
Scotland is first part of the UK to make a drug routinely available on the NHS that can extend the lives of women with an aggressive form of breast cancer.
Long term benefits of immunotherapy emerging for some patients, though key questions remain
A number of cancer clinical trials involving immunotherapy treatments appear to be showing promise, according to new research.
3 reasons why today’s headlines on breast cancer and air pollution are misleading
Despite today's headlines, there's no good evidence linking air pollution with breast cancer.
Radiotherapy risks are much higher for smokers
Smokers treated for breast cancer have much higher risks than non-smokers of developing lung cancer or heart attack as a result of radiotherapy
Drug fused to antibody shrinks triple negative breast tumours
A drug that uses an antibody to target cancer cells shrank tumours in women with triple negative breast cancer that has spread, according to a clinical trial.
More breast cancer patients than previously thought could benefit from existing targeted treatment
As many as 1 in 5 women with breast cancer could benefit from a drug used to treat ovarian cancer, according to new estimates.
‘Google Earth’ for tumours could change cancer diagnostics and drug testing forever
Combining new ways to measure molecules could lead to the most accurate picture of tumours ever created. We explore the science behind the approach.
GPs need help promoting the benefits of cancer preventing drugs
Our new report looks at what GPs know about offering tamoxifen and aspirin to lower the risk of, or prevent, certain cancers.