“Being told I had the BRCA2 mutation effectively saved my life” – Tony’s story 23 Dec 2020 After both he and his sister were diagnosed with breast cancer, Tony Herbert decided to undergo genetic testing to see if he had a BRCA mutation. Here he talks about how the result may have saved his life. Find out more Show/Hide
Can we target cancer’s metabolism by combining new drugs with a fat-free diet? 19 Jun 2020 The ICR’s Dr George Poulogiannis and his team have revealed a metabolic weakness in cancer that could be targeted by combining new drugs with a diet free of omega-6 fats. Our Media Officer Diana Cano Bordajandi explains the research findings and their potential implications. Find out more Show/Hide
ASCO 2020: Cancer researchers get together at a distance 29 May 2020 At a time when cancer researchers usually descend on Chicago for the biggest cancer conference of the year, Sarah Wells looks ahead at some of the highlights that researchers from The Institute of Cancer Research will be presenting at this year’s virtual edition of the ASCO Annual Meeting. Find out more Show/Hide
Weighing in on breast cancer risk – considering the effect of weight gain before the menopause 13 Mar 2020
NCRI 2019: Making research count for patients – reflecting on a fascinating first day at the UK’s biggest cancer conference 04 Nov 2019
Three ways global links help our researchers carry out life-changing research on World Cancer Research Day 24 Sep 2019