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Scientists identify drug fragments that could lead to new cancer drugs

Researchers have found drug fragments, which could help improve our understanding of the function of a key cancer protein and ultimately lead to new drug treatments.
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Cancer close-up – how the latest imaging technology is helping us understand how cancer spreads

We spoke to the ICR’s Professor Chris Bakal to learn how cutting-edge imaging is helping him to look at cancer cells in unprecedented detail to understand how they move.
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Clinical trial leads the way to side-stepping side effects using state of the art radiotherapy

A major clinical trial has shown that changing the way radiotherapy is delivered could significantly reduce the side effects associated with radiotherapy treatment for prostate cancer.
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Let’s finish it: help us revolutionise cancer treatment

We aim to discover a new generation of cancer treatments so smart and targeted, that more patients will defeat their cancer and finish what they started.
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The Art of Science – Cutting edge science and captivating images

Researchers from the ICR and The Royal Marsden submitted fantastic images to this year’s ICR Science and Medical Imaging competition, with winning images by PhD student Sumana Shrestha showcasing just how captivating scientific and medical images can be.
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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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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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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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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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Creating new treatments that target tumours

Teams of biologists, chemists and computational scientists design new drugs to selectively attack tumours
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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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