Making a difference for people with myeloma 28 Mar 2024 Our scientists are developing new ways of diagnosing and treating diverse types of blood cancers, including myeloma, which develops in the bone marrow and accounts for 15 per cent of blood cancers. This International Myeloma Action Day, we hear the stories of three people who were diagnosed with the disease. Find out more Show/Hide
Switching lab coats for formal wear – ICR scientists have “an amazing day” at Buckingham Palace 28 Mar 2024 The ICR was recently awarded a Queen’s Anniversary Prize in recognition of its transformational work in breast cancer research. Isy Godfrey spoke with two scientists who had recently attended the prize-giving ceremony at the Palace to learn more about their experience of the day and their work at the ICR. Find out more Show/Hide
“I’ve been given a second chance” – Mark’s story 14 Mar 2024 Mark was diagnosed with kidney cancer in April 2021. After surgery to remove the tumour and affected kidney, he was initially told there was no evidence that the disease had spread. However, a biopsy of the tumour showed it was an aggressive type of cancer, prone to returning. Find out more Show/Hide
“I had come to realise that my research could contribute meaningfully to improvements in patient outcomes” – developing tests that could change clinical practice to personalise breast cancer treatment 04 Mar 2024
Making a better home for our microbes – the relationship between the microbiome and disease, including cancer 09 Feb 2024
From end of life to full of life – how research is helping people live with cancer and hope 04 Feb 2024