Making a better home for our microbes – the relationship between the microbiome and disease, including cancer 09 Feb 2024 To celebrate Darwin Day, The Institute of Cancer Research, London, invited Professor Martin Blaser to deliver its annual Darwin Lecture on the importance of microbes in a healthy life for humans. Professor Blaser took time to chat with the ICR’s Mark Jones ahead of the lecture. Find out more Show/Hide
From end of life to full of life – how research is helping people live with cancer and hope 04 Feb 2024 Cancer research is driving progress in treatment that means more and more people are living well for longer after a diagnosis of advanced cancer. Sarah Lothian spoke to five people who are each responding well to treatment and are now looking to the future, after receiving a devastating diagnosis. Find out more Show/Hide
“Seven years ago I was told I had just months to live” – Karen’s story of living well with cancer 23 May 2022 Karen, 59, was told she only had months to live when she was diagnosed with bowel cancer seven years ago. Now, she lives 'near normal life' on a combination of chemotherapy and the targeted drug cetuximab. Here she tells her story. Find out more Show/Hide
NCRI 2019: Making research count for patients – reflecting on a fascinating first day at the UK’s biggest cancer conference 04 Nov 2019