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Making the discoveries that defeat cancer

The Institute of Cancer Research is one of the world’s most influential cancer research organisations. We are a UK charity and member institution of the University of London.

Abiraterone keeps men with prostate cancer at risk of spreading alive for longer

Giving the drug abiraterone alongside standard hormone therapy helps men with high-risk prostate cancer, that has not spread elsewhere in the body, live longer.
More about abiraterone
Drug combination shows promise in treatment-resistant advanced ovarian cancer

A new combination of targeted drugs for a type of ovarian cancer has shown promising results in an early clinical trial – shrinking tumours in half of patients.
More about the I FRAME trial
Lab coats become canvases to tell cancer patients’ stories

Our pioneering work has inspired a leading textile artist to transform three of our scientists' lab coats into powerful works of wearable art.
See the lab coats
Shining a spotlight on childhood cancer

Throughout September, we will be recognising Childhood Cancer Awareness Month. Find news, videos and blog posts highlighting our latest work to improve the lives of children with cancer.
Childhood Cancer

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Making it count

We will deliver better outcomes and quality of life for patients by establishing innovative treatments, diagnostics and prevention strategies as part of routine healthcare.
Improving patient lives
Innovative approaches

We will take on the challenge of cancer’s complexity, evolution and drug resistance through the discovery of innovative new approaches to cancer treatment.
Our innovative approaches
Unravelling cancer’s complexity

We will comprehend the full complexity of cancer by harnessing the power of new technologies and Big Data.
Big data research
Smarter, kinder treatments

We will move a step closer to cure by bringing personalised treatments into the clinic and developing them for patients.
Personalised treatments
Queen's Anniversary Prize

The ICR has been recognised with a prestigious Queen’s Anniversary Prize for its world-leading research in cancer drug discovery.
Queen's Anniversary Prize
Creating new treatments that target tumours

Teams of biologists, chemists and computational scientists design new drugs to selectively attack tumours.
About drug discovery