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‘Reprogramming’ immune cells could switch defence into attack to treat prostate cancer

Drugs that can ‘reprogramme’ immune cells from protecting cancer to attacking it could be an effective new treatment for some men with advanced prostate cancer, a new study shows.
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Scientists expand understanding of how DNA is organised

Scientists at The Institute of Cancer Research have uncovered new information about vital structures inside cells which are responsible for organising our DNA.
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MRI scan used for heart disease could also pick out aggressive cancers

A type of smart MRI scan used in people with heart disease could help assess whether children’s cancers are especially aggressive and spot early signs that targeted treatments are working, a new study suggests.
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Men in England and Wales miss out on abiraterone as first-line treatment for advanced prostate cancer

The ICR has expressed disappointment at the decision by NICE not to recommend abiraterone as a first-line treatment on the NHS for newly diagnosed, advanced prostate cancer.
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Let’s finish it: Centre for Cancer Drug Discovery Appeal

We are creating a new state-of-the art drug discovery centre to create more and better drugs for cancer patients. The centre is a £75m build – and we now have less than £2m to raise. To make our building a reality, we urgently need your philanthropic support.
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Creating new treatments that target tumours

Teams of biologists, chemists and computational scientists design new drugs to selectively attack tumours
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Winner of Queen's Anniversary Prize

The ICR has been recognised with a highly prestigious Queen’s Anniversary Prize for its world-leading research in cancer drug discovery.
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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.
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Smarter, kinder treatments

We will move a step closer to cure by bringing personalised treatments into the clinic and developing them for patients.
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Making it count

We will deliver better outcomes and improved quality of life for patients by establishing innovative treatments, diagnostics and strategies for prevention as part of routine healthcare.
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Unravelling cancer’s complexity

We will comprehend the full complexity of cancer by harnessing the power of new technologies and Big Data.
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