Latest updates from Cancer Research UK http://www.cancerresearchuk.org/cancer-info/index.htm http://www.cancerresearchuk.org/cr_weblayout/groups/cr_common/@inm/@gen/documents/image/cruk_c_logo_lite.gif http://www.cancerresearchuk.org/cancer-info/index.htm http://www.cancerresearchuk.org/cancer-info/news/archive/pressrelease/2013-05-22-non-hodgkin-lymphoma-survival-doubles-since-1970s?rss=true http://www.cancerresearchuk.org/cancer-info/news/archive/pressrelease/2013-05-22-non-hodgkin-lymphoma-survival-doubles-since-1970s?rss=true  More than half of patients diagnosed with Non-Hodgkin Lymphoma (NHL) are now surviving the disease thanks to improved diagnosis and treatmen…]]> Wed, 22 May 2013 23:01:00 GMT http://www.cancerresearchuk.org/cancer-info/news/archive/pressrelease/2013-05-21-beta-blockers-may-boost-chemo-effect-in-childhood-cancer?rss=true http://www.cancerresearchuk.org/cancer-info/news/archive/pressrelease/2013-05-21-beta-blockers-may-boost-chemo-effect-in-childhood-cancer?rss=true  Beta-blockers, normally used for high blood pressure, could enhance the effectiveness of chemotherapies in treating neuroblastoma, a type of…]]> Tue, 21 May 2013 23:05:00 GMT http://www.cancerresearchuk.org/cancer-info/news/archive/pressrelease/2013-05-21-cancer-survivors-need-more-support-to-stop-smoking-and-drinking?rss=true http://www.cancerresearchuk.org/cancer-info/news/archive/pressrelease/2013-05-21-cancer-survivors-need-more-support-to-stop-smoking-and-drinking?rss=true  Cancer survivors are no more likely to stop smoking, cut down on alcohol, or exercise more often than the general population, according to …]]> Tue, 21 May 2013 23:05:00 GMT http://www.cancerresearchuk.org/cancer-info/news/archive/pressrelease/2013-05-05-genetic-fine-tuners-breast-cancer?rss=true http://www.cancerresearchuk.org/cancer-info/news/archive/pressrelease/2013-05-05-genetic-fine-tuners-breast-cancer?rss=true  The body's own immune system's fight against breast cancer is controlled by genetic 'fine tuners', known as microRNAs according to a study p…]]> Sun, 05 May 2013 17:03:00 GMT http://www.cancerresearchuk.org/cancer-info/news/archive/pressrelease/2013-05-02-breast-cancer-in-women-under-50-tops-10,000?rss=true http://www.cancerresearchuk.org/cancer-info/news/archive/pressrelease/2013-05-02-breast-cancer-in-women-under-50-tops-10,000?rss=true  The number of women under 50 diagnosed with breast cancer each year in the UK has exceeded 10,000 for the first time according to latest sta…]]> Thu, 02 May 2013 23:01:00 GMT http://www.cancerresearchuk.org/cancer-info/news/archive/pressrelease/2013-05-01-diabetes-drug-lung-cancer-radiotherapy?rss=true http://www.cancerresearchuk.org/cancer-info/news/archive/pressrelease/2013-05-01-diabetes-drug-lung-cancer-radiotherapy?rss=true  The diabetes drug metformin slows the growth of lung cancer cells and makes them more likely to be killed by radiotherapy.]]> Tue, 30 Apr 2013 23:01:00 GMT http://www.cancerresearchuk.org/cancer-info/news/archive/pressrelease/2013-04-30-tamoxifen-reduces-breast-cancer-by-one-third?rss=true http://www.cancerresearchuk.org/cancer-info/news/archive/pressrelease/2013-04-30-tamoxifen-reduces-breast-cancer-by-one-third?rss=true  Tamoxifen and three similar drugs reduce breast cancer incidence by 38 per cent in women at an increased risk of the disease according to a …]]> Mon, 29 Apr 2013 23:01:00 GMT http://www.cancerresearchuk.org/cancer-info/news/archive/pressrelease/2013-04-29-personalised-radiotherapy-to-benefit-from-CERN-software?rss=true http://www.cancerresearchuk.org/cancer-info/news/archive/pressrelease/2013-04-29-personalised-radiotherapy-to-benefit-from-CERN-software?rss=true  A collaboration of scientific disciplines is developing pioneering software to design radiotherapy tailored to individual patients, as part …]]> Sun, 28 Apr 2013 23:01:00 GMT http://www.cancerresearchuk.org/cancer-info/news/archive/pressrelease/2013-04-29-Sun-Starved-Brits?rss=true http://www.cancerresearchuk.org/cancer-info/news/archive/pressrelease/2013-04-29-Sun-Starved-Brits?rss=true  FOLLOWING some of the coldest and wettest weather on record, around 4.9 million people in the UK (10 per cent) are more likely to risk scorc…]]> Sun, 28 Apr 2013 23:00:00 GMT http://www.cancerresearchuk.org/cancer-info/news/archive/pressrelease/2013-04-25-removing-tobacco-branding-removes-appeal?rss=true http://www.cancerresearchuk.org/cancer-info/news/archive/pressrelease/2013-04-25-removing-tobacco-branding-removes-appeal?rss=true  Women say they get less satisfaction and less enjoyment from smoking cigarettes that come in plain, standardised packs - according to new r…]]> Wed, 24 Apr 2013 23:01:00 GMT http://www.cancerresearchuk.org/cancer-info/news/archive/pressrelease/2013-04-13-Classic-FM-Live-Cancer-Research-UK?rss=true http://www.cancerresearchuk.org/cancer-info/news/archive/pressrelease/2013-04-13-Classic-FM-Live-Cancer-Research-UK?rss=true  A piece of classical music inspired by the work of Cancer Research UK is to have its world premiere at Classic FM's prestigious event, Class…]]> Wed, 24 Apr 2013 23:00:00 GMT http://www.cancerresearchuk.org/cancer-info/news/archive/pressrelease/2013-04-23-women-shocked-by-breast-screening-overdiagnosis-but-would-attend-mammography?rss=true http://www.cancerresearchuk.org/cancer-info/news/archive/pressrelease/2013-04-23-women-shocked-by-breast-screening-overdiagnosis-but-would-attend-mammography?rss=true  Women are surprised and shocked that breast screening can lead to 'overdiagnosis' of cancer, but would rather go for screening than take the…]]> Tue, 23 Apr 2013 09:00:00 GMT http://www.cancerresearchuk.org/cancer-info/news/archive/pressrelease/2013-04-23-crtpioneerfund-firstinvestment?rss=true http://www.cancerresearchuk.org/cancer-info/news/archive/pressrelease/2013-04-23-crtpioneerfund-firstinvestment?rss=true  The Cancer Research Technology Pioneer Fund CPF today has made its first investment in a collaboration with the Cancer Research UK Cancer T…]]> Mon, 22 Apr 2013 23:01:00 GMT http://www.cancerresearchuk.org/cancer-info/news/archive/pressrelease/2013-04-22-stellar-team-to-lead-fundraising-crick-team?rss=true http://www.cancerresearchuk.org/cancer-info/news/archive/pressrelease/2013-04-22-stellar-team-to-lead-fundraising-crick-team?rss=true  A distinguished group of 16 philanthropists have been appointed to a fundraising campaign board for Cancer Research UK to raise £100m for th…]]> Mon, 22 Apr 2013 10:07:00 GMT http://www.cancerresearchuk.org/cancer-info/news/archive/pressrelease/2013-04-17-further-adverts-from-japan-tobacco-international-ruled-misleading?rss=true http://www.cancerresearchuk.org/cancer-info/news/archive/pressrelease/2013-04-17-further-adverts-from-japan-tobacco-international-ruled-misleading?rss=true  A series of advertisements from Japan Tobacco International (JTI) made claims that cannot be substantiated and breached the UK advertising c…]]> Tue, 16 Apr 2013 23:15:00 GMT http://www.cancerresearchuk.org/cancer-info/news/archive/pressrelease/2013-04-17-bladder-cancer-patients-over-70?rss=true http://www.cancerresearchuk.org/cancer-info/news/archive/pressrelease/2013-04-17-bladder-cancer-patients-over-70?rss=true  Older bladder cancer patients are less likely than younger patients to receive treatments intended to cure their disease such as surgery to …]]> Tue, 16 Apr 2013 23:01:00 GMT http://www.cancerresearchuk.org/cancer-info/news/archive/pressrelease/2013-04-12-new-type-of-bowel-cancer-discovered?rss=true http://www.cancerresearchuk.org/cancer-info/news/archive/pressrelease/2013-04-12-new-type-of-bowel-cancer-discovered?rss=true  A unique sub-type of bowel cancer has been discovered which has a worse outcome than other types of colon cancer and is resistant to certain…]]> Sun, 14 Apr 2013 17:05:00 GMT http://www.cancerresearchuk.org/cancer-info/news/archive/pressrelease/CR_095712?rss=true http://www.cancerresearchuk.org/cancer-info/news/archive/pressrelease/CR_095712?rss=true  Almost two thirds (65 per cent) of the public distrust the tobacco industry to present believable and independent arguments about how to red…]]> Thu, 11 Apr 2013 23:01:00 GMT http://www.cancerresearchuk.org/cancer-info/news/archive/pressrelease/2013-04-07-simple-blood-test-to-track-tumour-evolution?rss=true http://www.cancerresearchuk.org/cancer-info/news/archive/pressrelease/2013-04-07-simple-blood-test-to-track-tumour-evolution?rss=true  Cancer Research UK scientists have developed a new way of looking at how tumours evolve in real-time and develop drug resistance by tracking…]]> Sun, 07 Apr 2013 17:00:00 GMT http://www.cancerresearchuk.org/cancer-info/news/archive/pressrelease/2013-04-04-Protein-that-takes-care-of-our-DNA-is-critical-to-leukaemia-cell-survival?rss=true http://www.cancerresearchuk.org/cancer-info/news/archive/pressrelease/2013-04-04-Protein-that-takes-care-of-our-DNA-is-critical-to-leukaemia-cell-survival?rss=true  A protein – already known to be involved in a cell's response to stress – called Tetratricopeptide repeat domain 5 (TTC5) is critical to the…]]> Thu, 04 Apr 2013 14:05:00 GMT http://www.cancerresearchuk.org/cancer-info/news/archive/pressrelease/2013-04-03-Key-words-for-childrens-cancer-diagnosis?rss=true http://www.cancerresearchuk.org/cancer-info/news/archive/pressrelease/2013-04-03-Key-words-for-childrens-cancer-diagnosis?rss=true  The wording of a GP's referral letter to a consultant may have a significant impact on the length of time it takes to diagnose childhood can…]]> Tue, 02 Apr 2013 23:01:00 GMT http://www.cancerresearchuk.org/cancer-info/news/archive/pressrelease/2013-04-02-male-bowel-cancer-rates-up-more-than-quarter-in-35-years?rss=true http://www.cancerresearchuk.org/cancer-info/news/archive/pressrelease/2013-04-02-male-bowel-cancer-rates-up-more-than-quarter-in-35-years?rss=true  Bowel cancer rates among men have risen by nearly 30 per cent in the last 35 years, while women have seen an increase of only six per cent, …]]> Mon, 01 Apr 2013 23:01:00 GMT http://www.cancerresearchuk.org/cancer-info/news/archive/pressrelease/2013-03-27-genetic-variation-cancer-risk?rss=true http://www.cancerresearchuk.org/cancer-info/news/archive/pressrelease/2013-03-27-genetic-variation-cancer-risk?rss=true  Over 80 regions of the genome that can increase an individual's risk of breast, prostate and ovarian cancers have been found in the largest …]]> Wed, 27 Mar 2013 16:00:00 GMT http://www.cancerresearchuk.org/cancer-info/news/archive/pressrelease/2013-03-27-scotland-commits-to-plain-standardised-tobacco-packs-and-tobacco-free-society?rss=true http://www.cancerresearchuk.org/cancer-info/news/archive/pressrelease/2013-03-27-scotland-commits-to-plain-standardised-tobacco-packs-and-tobacco-free-society?rss=true  Aiming to have fewer than five per cent of the population smoke by 2034 puts Scotland at the forefront of global efforts to reduce the damag…]]> Wed, 27 Mar 2013 15:40:00 GMT http://www.cancerresearchuk.org/cancer-info/news/archive/pressrelease/2013-03-25-teenage-cancer-deaths-halved?rss=true http://www.cancerresearchuk.org/cancer-info/news/archive/pressrelease/2013-03-25-teenage-cancer-deaths-halved?rss=true  The numer of teenagers and young adults* dying from cancer in Britain has fallen from around 580 per year in the mid-70s (1975-77) to around…]]> Mon, 25 Mar 2013 00:01:00 GMT http://www.cancerresearchuk.org/cancer-info/news/archive/pressrelease/2013-03-22-dr-harpal-kumar-new-ncri-chair?rss=true http://www.cancerresearchuk.org/cancer-info/news/archive/pressrelease/2013-03-22-dr-harpal-kumar-new-ncri-chair?rss=true  Dr Harpal Kumar has been appointed Chair of the National Cancer Research Institute (NCRI).]]> Fri, 22 Mar 2013 12:51:00 GMT http://www.cancerresearchuk.org/cancer-info/news/archive/pressrelease/2013-03-22-more-than-200000-uk-children-start-smoking-every-year?rss=true http://www.cancerresearchuk.org/cancer-info/news/archive/pressrelease/2013-03-22-more-than-200000-uk-children-start-smoking-every-year?rss=true  Around 207,000 children aged 11-15 start smoking in the UK every year according to new research published today (Friday).]]> Fri, 22 Mar 2013 00:01:00 GMT http://www.cancerresearchuk.org/cancer-info/news/archive/pressrelease/2013-03-20-Janssen-ICR-CRT?rss=true http://www.cancerresearchuk.org/cancer-info/news/archive/pressrelease/2013-03-20-Janssen-ICR-CRT?rss=true  Cancer Research Technology the commercial arm of Cancer Research UK, and The Institute of Cancer Research, London, today announce a collabor…]]> Thu, 21 Mar 2013 00:01:00 GMT http://www.cancerresearchuk.org/cancer-info/news/archive/pressrelease/2013-03-20-new-target-for-breast-cancer?rss=true http://www.cancerresearchuk.org/cancer-info/news/archive/pressrelease/2013-03-20-new-target-for-breast-cancer?rss=true  Women with triple negative breast cancer are more likely to have high levels of the MET biomarker in their tumours, making it a good new tar…]]> Wed, 20 Mar 2013 00:01:00 GMT http://www.cancerresearchuk.org/cancer-info/news/archive/pressrelease/2013-03-20-family-history-bowel-cancer-increases-odds?rss=true http://www.cancerresearchuk.org/cancer-info/news/archive/pressrelease/2013-03-20-family-history-bowel-cancer-increases-odds?rss=true  A new study that combines genetic information on bowel cancer with NHS patient outcome data has found a link between family history of the d…]]> Wed, 20 Mar 2013 00:01:00 GMT http://www.cancerresearchuk.org/cancer-info/news/archive/pressrelease/2013-03-13-blood-test-reveals-breast-cancer-response?rss=true http://www.cancerresearchuk.org/cancer-info/news/archive/pressrelease/2013-03-13-blood-test-reveals-breast-cancer-response?rss=true  Breast tumour DNA circulating in the bloodstream could be used to measure how well a woman's cancer is responding to treatment, according to…]]> Wed, 13 Mar 2013 22:01:00 GMT http://www.cancerresearchuk.org/cancer-info/news/archive/pressrelease/2013-03-13-heart-disease-radiotherapy-breast-cancer?rss=true http://www.cancerresearchuk.org/cancer-info/news/archive/pressrelease/2013-03-13-heart-disease-radiotherapy-breast-cancer?rss=true  Researchers have for the first time calculated by how much radiotherapy for breast cancer increases the risk of heart disease and the findin…]]> Wed, 13 Mar 2013 22:00:00 GMT http://www.cancerresearchuk.org/cancer-info/news/archive/pressrelease/2013-03-13-JTI-gave-mileading-impression-to-public?rss=true http://www.cancerresearchuk.org/cancer-info/news/archive/pressrelease/2013-03-13-JTI-gave-mileading-impression-to-public?rss=true  Japan Tobacco International (JTI) made false claims that could not be substantiated according to the Advertising Standards Authority (ASA) t…]]> Wed, 13 Mar 2013 00:01:00 GMT http://www.cancerresearchuk.org/cancer-info/news/archive/pressrelease/2013-03-6-crt-astrazeneca-extend-alliance?rss=true http://www.cancerresearchuk.org/cancer-info/news/archive/pressrelease/2013-03-6-crt-astrazeneca-extend-alliance?rss=true  Cancer Research Technology and AstraZeneca expand successful multi-project cancer metabolism alliance]]> Thu, 07 Mar 2013 00:01:00 GMT http://www.cancerresearchuk.org/cancer-info/news/archive/pressrelease/2013-03-06-reducing-global-cancer-burden?rss=true http://www.cancerresearchuk.org/cancer-info/news/archive/pressrelease/2013-03-06-reducing-global-cancer-burden?rss=true  Combating the tobacco industry's tactics in the world's poorest countries as well as ensuring the best cancer vaccines are available to thos…]]> Wed, 06 Mar 2013 19:00:00 GMT http://www.cancerresearchuk.org/cancer-info/news/archive/pressrelease/2013-03-06-chemo-into-abdomen-could-improve-ovarian-cancer-survival?rss=true http://www.cancerresearchuk.org/cancer-info/news/archive/pressrelease/2013-03-06-chemo-into-abdomen-could-improve-ovarian-cancer-survival?rss=true  Chemotherapy given straight into the abdomen of certain ovarian cancer patients could allow them to live an extra three years on average, ac…]]> Wed, 06 Mar 2013 00:01:00 GMT http://www.cancerresearchuk.org/cancer-info/news/archive/pressrelease/2013-03-06-breath-test-for-stomach-cancers?rss=true http://www.cancerresearchuk.org/cancer-info/news/archive/pressrelease/2013-03-06-breath-test-for-stomach-cancers?rss=true  A new type of breath test that detects nanoparticles could help diagnose stomach cancers, according to a study published in the British Jour…]]> Wed, 06 Mar 2013 00:01:00 GMT http://www.cancerresearchuk.org/cancer-info/news/archive/pressrelease/2013-03-04-Oestrogren-Patches-for-Prostate-Cancer?rss=true http://www.cancerresearchuk.org/cancer-info/news/archive/pressrelease/2013-03-04-Oestrogren-Patches-for-Prostate-Cancer?rss=true  Patches giving oestrogen through the skin could be an easy and safe alternative to the hormone therapies used to treat prostate cancer.]]> Mon, 04 Mar 2013 00:01:00 GMT http://www.cancerresearchuk.org/cancer-info/news/archive/pressrelease/2013-03-01-obesity-gene-melanoma-risk?rss=true http://www.cancerresearchuk.org/cancer-info/news/archive/pressrelease/2013-03-01-obesity-gene-melanoma-risk?rss=true  The gene most strongly linked to obesity and overeating may also increase the risk of malignant melanoma – the most deadly skin cancer, reve…]]> Sun, 03 Mar 2013 18:00:00 GMT http://www.cancerresearchuk.org/cancer-info/news/archive/pressrelease/2013-03-01-imatinib-boosts--radiotherapy-bladder-cancer?rss=true http://www.cancerresearchuk.org/cancer-info/news/archive/pressrelease/2013-03-01-imatinib-boosts--radiotherapy-bladder-cancer?rss=true  Cancer drug imatinib (Glivec) could boost radiotherapy treatment to destroy bladder cancer that has spread to the bladder wall, reveals rese…]]> Fri, 01 Mar 2013 11:34:00 GMT http://www.cancerresearchuk.org/cancer-info/news/archive/pressrelease/2013-02-28-cruk-phone-game-to-speed-up-cancer-cures?rss=true http://www.cancerresearchuk.org/cancer-info/news/archive/pressrelease/2013-02-28-cruk-phone-game-to-speed-up-cancer-cures?rss=true  Cancer Research UK is bringing together the charity's world-leading scientists alongside technology gurus – such as Amazon Web Services, Fac…]]> Fri, 01 Mar 2013 00:01:00 GMT http://www.cancerresearchuk.org/cancer-info/news/archive/pressrelease/2013-03-01-UK-late-stage-breast-cancer-survival-lower?rss=true http://www.cancerresearchuk.org/cancer-info/news/archive/pressrelease/2013-03-01-UK-late-stage-breast-cancer-survival-lower?rss=true  Breast cancer survival is lower in the UK and Denmark than in Australia, Canada, Norway and Sweden, according to new research being publishe…]]> Fri, 01 Mar 2013 00:01:00 GMT http://www.cancerresearchuk.org/cancer-info/news/archive/pressrelease/2013-02-27-cancers-reshuffle-genetic-pack?rss=true http://www.cancerresearchuk.org/cancer-info/news/archive/pressrelease/2013-02-27-cancers-reshuffle-genetic-pack?rss=true  Bowel cancer cells missing one of three genes can rapidly reshuffle their genetic 'pack of cards' – the chromosomes that hold the cell's gen…]]> Wed, 27 Feb 2013 18:00:00 GMT http://www.cancerresearchuk.org/cancer-info/news/archive/pressrelease/2013-02-21-Sunbed-users-twice-as-likely-to-use-anti-ageing-products-as-non-sunbed-users?rss=true http://www.cancerresearchuk.org/cancer-info/news/archive/pressrelease/2013-02-21-Sunbed-users-twice-as-likely-to-use-anti-ageing-products-as-non-sunbed-users?rss=true  Over two fifths (43 per cent) of people in the UK who have used sunbeds – which are proven to prematurely age the skin – are using anti-agei…]]> Thu, 21 Feb 2013 00:00:00 GMT http://www.cancerresearchuk.org/cancer-info/news/archive/pressrelease/2013-02-20-breast-cancer-gene-provides-clue-to-bowel-cancer?rss=true http://www.cancerresearchuk.org/cancer-info/news/archive/pressrelease/2013-02-20-breast-cancer-gene-provides-clue-to-bowel-cancer?rss=true  Having too many copies of a gene linked to breast cancer might be the reason why some bowel cancer patients fail to respond to certain targe…]]> Wed, 20 Feb 2013 00:01:00 GMT http://www.cancerresearchuk.org/cancer-info/news/archive/pressrelease/2013-02-19-cancer-researchers-astronomers-team-up?rss=true http://www.cancerresearchuk.org/cancer-info/news/archive/pressrelease/2013-02-19-cancer-researchers-astronomers-team-up?rss=true  Cancer Research UK scientists have honed techniques originally developed to spot distant galaxies and used them to identify biomarkers that …]]> Wed, 20 Feb 2013 00:01:00 GMT http://www.cancerresearchuk.org/cancer-info/news/archive/pressrelease/2013-02-19-difficulty-making-GP-appointment-number-one-reason-people-delay-attending?rss=true http://www.cancerresearchuk.org/cancer-info/news/archive/pressrelease/2013-02-19-difficulty-making-GP-appointment-number-one-reason-people-delay-attending?rss=true  More than a third (39 per cent) of people in Britain say difficulty making an appointment might put them off going to the doctor about a sy…]]> Tue, 19 Feb 2013 00:01:00 GMT http://www.cancerresearchuk.org/cancer-info/news/archive/pressrelease/2013-02-18-bowel-cancer-test-gets-green-light?rss=true http://www.cancerresearchuk.org/cancer-info/news/archive/pressrelease/2013-02-18-bowel-cancer-test-gets-green-light?rss=true  Almost everyone (98 per cent) who had the new bowel cancer test – soon to become part of the national screening programme – said they were g…]]> Mon, 18 Feb 2013 00:01:00 GMT http://www.cancerresearchuk.org/cancer-info/news/archive/pressrelease/2013-02-14-CT-scans-for-bowel-cancer?rss=true http://www.cancerresearchuk.org/cancer-info/news/archive/pressrelease/2013-02-14-CT-scans-for-bowel-cancer?rss=true  A scan that offers patients a less invasive test, sometimes called a 'virtual colonoscopy', is more effective than the traditional X-ray tes…]]> Thu, 14 Feb 2013 00:01:00 GMT http://www.cancerresearchuk.org/cancer-info/news/archive/pressrelease/2013-02-12-MPs-sent-cigarette-packs-to-highlight-their-deadly-designs?rss=true http://www.cancerresearchuk.org/cancer-info/news/archive/pressrelease/2013-02-12-MPs-sent-cigarette-packs-to-highlight-their-deadly-designs?rss=true  Westminster MPs are being sent examples of widely available cigarette packets to show how the tobacco industry markets its products to child…]]> Tue, 12 Feb 2013 00:01:00 GMT