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Targeted prostate cancer radiotherapy technique could cut treatment time from two months to two weeks
Advanced radiotherapy technology could safely deliver curative treatment for some prostate cancer patients in just one or two weeks, according to new research published today.
Increased risk of prostate cancer in men with BRCA2 gene fault
Men with faults in the BRCA2 gene have an increased risk of prostate cancer and could benefit from PSA testing to help detect the disease earlier, according to new research.
New way to target cancer’s diversity and evolution
Scientists reveal 3D structure of crucial molecule involved in mixing and matching genetic information within cells.
Three-minute MRI scan could safely and effectively test new precision treatments for children with neuroblastoma
A simple non-invasive MRI scan could play a key role in guiding the delivery of precision medicine to children with neuroblastoma – reducing the need for surgery, a new study has found.
ICR alumnus Professor Jacques Miller wins prestigious Albert Lasker Award for pioneering research underpinning modern immunology
Professor Jacques Miller has been jointly awarded this year’s Albert Lasker Basic Medical Research Award, for his pivotal role in discoveries that laid the foundation for much of the field of modern immunology.
Beating melanoma with drug discovery, immunotherapy and cutting-edge science
Henry French introduces some of our research into melanoma, one of the UK’s most common cancers.
Inspirational young woman smashes target of raising £21K for the ICR before 21st birthday
A determined young woman from Southend-on-Sea has smashed her goal of raising £21,000 for cancer research before her 21st birthday this week. Amy Elvidge set herself the ambitious fundraising challenge after her father was diagnosed and successfully treated for cancer last summer.
Bereaved parents visit ICR lab supported in daughter’s memory
The parents of Kelly Turner, Linda and Martin, recently visited The Institute of Cancer Research, London, to see the labs doing research into the cancer that took Kelly’s life.
Scientists talk medicine and engineering with potential partners at the Harwell campus
The ICR's Enterprise Unit has hosted a networking event alongside the Science and Technology Facilities Council (STFC) at Harwell, a science and technology campus near Oxford.
"Without research there will be no cure" – why parents fund vital research into children’s cancer
ICR researchers are working hard to improve children’s cancer treatment. This children’s cancer awareness month, our parent-led charity supporters – who fund so much of this crucial work – have shared their inspirational stories with us and explain why they choose to work with the ICR.
Professor to cycle 60 miles to give back to the Newcastle charity supporting her research into childhood cancer
A scientist who studies a rare form of childhood cancer is joining a 60 mile cycle ride through Northumberland in support of the charity which has funded her research for more than ten years.
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First-degree relatives of blood cancer patients at increased risk, major new study reveals
People with a parent, sibling or child affected by blood cancer are more likely to be diagnosed with the disease, a new study has shown.
