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UK-US study compares radiotherapy with proton therapy in childhood cancer
The Royal Marsden NHS Foundation Trust and The Institute of Cancer Research, London, are leading a collaborative international study looking at the potential benefits of proton radiotherapy for young patients with brain tumours.
Scientists identify a new strategy to kill cancer cells
Scientists have discovered a new strategy to kill cancer cells with defects in genes responsible for DNA repair and cell division.
The ongoing battle with melanoma
Until recently there were no effective treatments for metastatic melanoma, but in the last decade we have seen a flurry of treatment breakthroughs, and scientists at the ICR have been at the heart of the fight against the disease.
Drug improves quality of life in men with advanced prostate cancer
The prostate cancer drug enzalutamide improves quality of life in men who haven’t previously received chemotherapy, a major Phase III clinical trial reports.
New drugs could stop skin cancer from spreading
Two new drugs could stop melanoma from spreading to other parts of the body, a new study has found.
ICR mourns leading molecular biologist Alan Hall, 1952–2015
Professor Alan Hall, a key figure in the development of molecular oncology at The Institute of Cancer Research, London, died suddenly in New York on 3 May.
Trial of new ‘resistance-busting’ skin cancer drug begins as first patient receives treatment
The patient has received a new panRAF inhibitor – a new type of drug under development to address the problem of drug resistance in advanced skin cancer and a number of other cancer types.
ICR's children's cancer researchers inspire donors and fundraisers
Members of the ICR’s Discovery Club and parents leading children’s cancer charities gathered in the inspiring surroundings of The Royal Society to hear about the ICR’s pioneering children’s cancer research.
London Marathon runners raise thousands for the ICR
A team of runners is on target to raise more than £55,000 for the ICR at this year’s London Marathon on the 35th anniversary of the world-famous race.
Genetic ‘signature’ points to poor blood cancer outcome
Testing for a DNA signature could predict which patients with myeloma – a cancer of immune cells in the blood and bone marrow – are likely to develop more serious disease, with a reduced chance of survival.
ICR PhD student wins Women in Cancer Research Award
PhD Student Dr Charlotte Pawlyn has won an award for her research presented at the prestigious international American Association of Cancer Research conference in Philadelphia.
Trial shows benefit of ‘BRCA-targeting’ drug in prostate cancer
Men with prostate cancer benefited from treatment with the pioneering drug olaparib – a drug which targets BRCA gene mutations.
