News and features

Read the latest news and features about our world-leading research, discoveries, fundraising and philanthropy. If you want to keep updated on our news, you can follow us on social media or sign up for our Search newsletter.

If you’re a journalist and want to find out more, you can contact our media relations team.

CT scan of the human body
Overuse of CT scans could cause 100,000 extra cancers in US

14/04/25

The overuse of CT scans could cause over 100,000 cases of cancer in the US – with almost 10,000 cases in children, researchers have warned.
Immunofluorescent image of autophagosomes in multiple myeloma cells 945x532px
Blood cancer patients should be offered genetic testing to spot ‘double hit’ high-risk cases earlier

19/02/25

Offering extended genetic testing to patients with the blood cancer myeloma would help doctors spot those with the most aggressive forms of the disease so that their cancer can be targeted more effectively, say scientists from The Institute of Cancer Research, London.
New treatment target for aggressive leukaemia discovered by disrupting its genome organisation

12/11/24

Researchers have identified a key weakness in acute myeloid leukaemia, offering a promising new strategy to delay the progression of this aggressive blood cancer. The discovery focuses on disrupting the function of a certain protein complex that cancer cells, including leukaemia cells, rely on to maintain their abnormal growth.
Myeloma cells producing monoclonal proteins of varying types
Genetic test can guide treatment for blood cancer to help prevent relapse

19/03/23

Scientists have found a new way to predict which patients with the blood cancer myeloma will benefit the most from a treatment often used to help keep the disease from coming back after a bone marrow transplant.
ICR Logo
Researchers reveal discovery of new cancer drug fadraciclib

13/07/20

Scientists have revealed details of the discovery of a new cancer drug that could be used to treat a range of cancer types, including some blood cancers and solid tumours.
The ICR logo on the Brookes Lawley Building
ICR responds to NICE decision about CAR T immunotherapy for non-Hodgkin lymphoma

28/08/18

The ICR responds to draft decision not to recommend CAR T cell therapy for two types of non-Hodgkin lymphoma.


Make a donation today

A monthly gift can help support our research over several years, so it has the maximum possible benefit for people with cancer.
With GiftAid you'll also be able to add 25% at no extra cost to you

Please choose a donation amount.

With your generous support, we can continue making more discoveries, finding more cures, and saving more lives.
With GiftAid you'll also be able to add 25% at no extra cost to you

Please choose a donation amount.

Our research centres & divisions

Through our close partnerships with The Royal Marsden and other key UK institutions, we're leading a wide breadth of cancer research across eight divisions and more than 25 research centres and strategic initiatives.