New ‘barcode’ test divides bowel cancer into five diseases 21 May 2019 A new test can genetically ‘barcode’ bowel cancer and separate it into five different diseases that could each receive tailored treatment, a new study reports. Find out more Show/Hide
Three-pronged attack can overcome drug resistance in bowel cancer 25 Mar 2019 Researchers at the ICR show that triple drug combinations could prevent resistance in many cancer types. Find out more Show/Hide
New organ sparing radiotherapy plan could reduce treatment side effects 19 Feb 2019 A new way to plan radiotherapy could help shape treatment away from sensitive organs near tumours to reduce side-effects, a new study shows. Find out more Show/Hide
New study discovers inhibitors of protein linked to the devastating childhood brain cancer DIPG 16 Oct 2018
New computer prediction tool can forecast how cancer will resist drugs before they are given to patients 23 Aug 2018
Scientists uncover DNA ‘shield’ with crucial roles in normal cell division, the immune system and cancer 18 Jul 2018
Tiny changes in prostate cancer blood test could spot early warning signs of treatment not working 16 Jul 2018
Broadcaster Victoria Derbyshire and former Cancer Research UK CEO Sir Harpal Kumar awarded honorary doctorates 10 Jul 2018
Women report fewer adverse side-effects from partial or reduced breast radiotherapy, reveals major study 22 Mar 2018