ICR welcomes recommendation of talazoparib for advanced breast cancer 19 Jan 2024 The Institute of Cancer Research, London, strongly welcomes the news that talazoparib (trade name Talzenna) has been recommended by NICE for the treatment of advanced breast cancer. Find out more Show/Hide
ICR welcomes FDA approval of first-in-class breast cancer drug 17 Nov 2023 The ICR strongly welcomes the news that a new targeted drug, capivasertib, has been approved by the US FDA for treating the most common type of advanced breast cancer. The drug was discovered by pharmaceutical company AstraZeneca following a programme of drug discovery research at the ICR in collaboration with Astex Pharmaceuticals. Find out more Show/Hide
ICR urges continued negotiation after NICE rejection of olaparib for early breast cancer 10 Nov 2022 The Institute of Cancer Research, London, is urging NHS-England, NICE and pharmaceutical company AstraZeneca to continue discussions after the disappointing decision not to recommend targeted drug olaparib for women with early-stage, high-risk, inherited breast cancer. Find out more Show/Hide
UK cancer treatment ‘revolution’ as survey finds third of patients receiving modern precision treatments 16 Jul 2019