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  • Leading UK scientist reveals likely cause of childhood leukaemia

    Leading UK scientist reveals likely cause of childhood leukaemia

    A major new analysis reveals for the first time the likely cause of most cases of childhood leukaemia and that the disease may be preventable.

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  • Could childhood leukaemia become a thing of the past?

    Could childhood leukaemia become a thing of the past?

    The ICR’s Professor Mel Greaves has revealed the likely cause of the most common type of childhood leukaemia, and that it might be preventable. Dr Claire Hastings explains the research findings, and what it means for children and their families.

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  • Childhood cancer fundraiser – Lynn Lucas – named NHS Hero for supporting ICR research

    Childhood cancer fundraiser – Lynn Lucas – named NHS Hero for supporting ICR research

    Lynn Lucas, co-founder of the Chris Lucas Trust, has won the NHS Hero Award for Fundraiser of the Year for her continued support for the ICR. We spoke with Lynn about her achievements and also met the ICR researcher whose lab has been supported for so long by the charity.

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  • How AI technologies can learn how to spot and visualise cancer

    How AI technologies can learn how to spot and visualise cancer

    Professor Nandita de Souza, Professor of Translational Imaging at the ICR, argues that Deep Mind-style artificial intelligence is set to have a huge impact on the imaging technologies used to diagnose, monitor and treat cancer.

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  • Virgin Money London Marathon 2019

    Virgin Money London Marathon 2019

    Our applications for the Virgin Money London Marathon are now open for the 2019 race. Be part of #teamICR!

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Our scientific discoveries

For more than 100 years, the ICR has played an important role in shaping understanding of cancer and how it can be treated.

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We always want to hear from people who have a cancer story to share. Get in touch and help raise awareness of our research.

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Our Chief Executive and President, Professor Paul Workman, shares his experiences on his blog, The Drug Discoverer.

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We work in close partnership with industry to take results into the clinic as soon as possible, and make sure our research delivers for cancer patients.

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21 May

Leading UK scientist reveals likely cause of childhood leukaemia

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Study picks out children with incurable brain cancer who could benefit from adult therapy

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21 May

Could childhood leukaemia become a thing of the past?

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Childhood cancer fundraiser named NHS Hero for supporting ICR research

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Tina's cancer story and success with immunotherapy

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