Pandemic to delay cancer advances by nearly 18 months, researchers fear 30 Nov 2020 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. Find out more Show/Hide
Study strengthens calls to clear cancer diagnosis backlog 20 Jul 2020 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. Find out more Show/Hide
Urgent call to kick-start life-saving cancer research so cancer patients don’t get left behind 14 Jul 2020 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. Find out more Show/Hide
Approval of targeted therapies first line for prostate cancer ‘will ease COVID-19 pressures’ 06 May 2020
One-week course of radiotherapy could benefit women with early stage breast cancer, study finds 28 Apr 2020