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Latest ICR update concerning coronavirus - 17 March
The Institute of Cancer Research, London, is doing everything it can to safeguard its staff and students in response to the coronavirus pandemic while attempting to minimise the inevitable disruption to its life-saving research.
ICR updates on its response to coronavirus - 14 March
The Institute of Cancer Research, London, is continuing to do its life-saving cancer research in line with Government guidance on coronavirus while making extensive preparations for disruption ahead.
Weight gain linked to lower risk of breast cancer before the menopause
Gaining weight from early adulthood is linked to a lower risk of breast cancer before the menopause, a major global study of more than 600,000 women has found.
Two-pronged attack on DNA repair could kill drug-resistant cancers
Launching a two-pronged attack on cancer’s ability to safeguard its DNA could offer an effective new way of treating the disease, a new study reports.
ICR recognised in Budget as world-leading research centre
The ICR is set to receive extra Government funding after being recognised in the Budget as a world-leading specialist institution.
Genetic test could pick out 'ultra high risk' bone marrow cancer patients
A new genetic test could help doctors pick out patients with the bone marrow cancer multiple myeloma who are at ‘ultra high risk’ of their cancer progressing aggressively early on.
Time for family, friends and travel most valued by patients living with cancer
Spending time with family is what cancer patients would most value if new treatments allowed them to live for longer, a new YouGov poll reveals.
Celebrating five women leading the way at the ICR on International Women's Day 2020
On International Women’s Day 2020, we speak to five women leading the way at the ICR on their journeys in science, their tips for others considering a career in research and the importance of diversity in research.
Chemotherapy after surgery halves risk of rare kidney cancer coming back
Chemotherapy halves the risk of a rare form of kidney cancer coming back after surgery, the largest ever trial conducted in the disease worldwide has found.
Obesity and tumours: What’s cancer eating for lunch?
Obesity is one of the leading factors contributing to cancer development worldwide. In this feature, Joanne Duffy speaks to Dr Barrie Peck about how fat affects cancer on a molecular level, the relationship between obesity and cancer, and why it's all more complicated than it seems.
Squaring up to silent tumours: the research burden of pancreatic cancer
This rare disease day, Joanne Duffy looks at some of the cutting-edge research taking place at the ICR.
World’s largest sarcoma research database aims to revolutionise sarcoma treatment after multi-million pound investment
Researchers at The Institute of Cancer Research, London, and The Royal Marsden NHS Foundation Trust, working alongside collaborators from around the globe, are set to begin work on the world’s largest digital hub of sarcoma clinical and research data after receiving a £2.5m grant.
