A gene test already used routinely in the NHS can guide use of chemotherapy in people with bowel cancer by predicting whether or not they will benefit.

Being aware of a strong family history of prostate cancer is linked to an increased chance of surviving the disease, new research suggests.

The team of scientists who made a ground-breaking gene discovery which transformed the field of cancer research have been celebrated with the unveiling of two commemorative plaques in London today. The plaques pay homage to the 41 scientists who made the landmark discovery of the BRCA2 cancer gene at the ICR in 1995.