A survey of more than 200 researchers details impact of the pandemic. The scientists estimate their own research has been put back by six months through loss of access to labs, facilities, trials and samples. But they feel science has now adapted to COVID-19 – and researchers believe donations and Government support could accelerate recovery.

Delays to cancer referral through reduced use of the urgent GP referral pathway during the coronavirus pandemic could result in more than a thousand additional deaths in England, a new study reports.

Scientists researching new treatments for cancer patients are calling for urgent support to ensure the disruption caused by the coronavirus crisis does not damage long-term progress to defeat the disease.