Skin cancer cells harness nerve cell gene to drill through and invade new tissues 08 Aug 2022 Melanoma skin cancer cells harness a gene usually used by growing nerves to escape from their immediate area and spread through tissues, new research has found. Find out more Show/Hide
Scientists identify potential new drug combination for some skin cancers 24 May 2022 A combination of two existing skin cancer drugs and a third experimental drug could lead to a new strategy for treating patients who do not respond to existing therapies, a new study in mice suggests. Find out more Show/Hide
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
AACR Virtual Annual Meeting 2020: Personalised cancer vaccine shows promise in early trial 22 Jun 2020