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Targeted treatments pick up where TRAIL left off in colorectal cancer 23 Aug 2013 | 04:00 am
Two new drug classes appear to overcome resistance in colorectal cancer cells to one of our built in defences against the disease, according to new research from the ICR.
Major study links ageing gene to blood cancer 18 Aug 2013 | 04:00 am
ICR scientists find four new genetic variants linked to myeloma, including a gene called TERC, previously linked to the ageing process.
Chemotherapy before radiotherapy for testicular cancer could reduce risk of relapse and long-term side-effects 16 Aug 2013 | 04:00 am
Giving men with stage 2 testicular cancer a single dose of carboplatin alongside radiotherapy could improve treatment effectiveness and reduce the risk of long-term side-effects, an ICR study reports.
Cancer Research UK launches international trial for treatment of relapsed neuroblastoma 13 Aug 2013 | 04:00 am
New 'BEACON' trial led by ICR scientists aims to tackle treatment-resistant form of childhood cancer neuroblastoma.
Experimental drugs developed for breast cancer could treat lung cancer too 12 Aug 2013 | 04:00 am
Scientists discover that experimental drugs first developed for breast and ovarian cancer could be used to treat the most common type of lung cancer.
Trial compares new drug combinations for breast cancer 8 Aug 2013 | 04:00 am
A combination of two hormone therapy drugs does not provide significant clinical benefit over single-drug treatments, according to a trial.
Luke Johnson, leading entrepreneur, takes the helm at The Institute of Cancer Research 1 Aug 2013 | 04:00 am
This week, Luke Johnson, one of the UK’s most successful entrepreneurs and former Chairman of Channel 4, joins the ICR as Chairman.
Men with incurable prostate cancer living for twice as long as decade ago 30 Jul 2013 | 04:00 am
Patients with advanced prostate cancer treated with the latest therapies are living twice as long as a decade ago, a new ICR analysis reveals.
High-tech scan could help women avoid radical cervical cancer surgery 19 Jul 2013 | 04:00 am
New high-resolution MRI scan technology gives doctors and patients the detailed information they need to plan precisely targeted surgery.
Pioneers receive honorary ICR degrees 17 Jul 2013 | 04:00 am
Postgraduate degrees have been awarded to over 80 students, while honours were received by Professor Dame Janet Husband, Professor Sir Mike Stratton and The Honourable Thomas Henderson for their contr...
