“Being involved in a clinical trial saved my life” – Tony’s story 26 Jun 2024 Tony McHale, a screenwriter, was invited to take part in the IMPACT study in 2012, an international clinical trial offering regular screening for men at increased risk of prostate cancer. Around 18 months later, he was diagnosed with the disease at the age of 61. After undergoing intense radiotherapy treatment, he has remained cancer-free ever since. Find out more Show/Hide
Making a better home for our microbes – the relationship between the microbiome and disease, including cancer 09 Feb 2024 To celebrate Darwin Day, The Institute of Cancer Research, London, invited Professor Martin Blaser to deliver its annual Darwin Lecture on the importance of microbes in a healthy life for humans. Professor Blaser took time to chat with the ICR’s Mark Jones ahead of the lecture. Find out more Show/Hide
From end of life to full of life – how research is helping people live with cancer and hope 04 Feb 2024 Cancer research is driving progress in treatment that means more and more people are living well for longer after a diagnosis of advanced cancer. Sarah Lothian spoke to five people who are each responding well to treatment and are now looking to the future, after receiving a devastating diagnosis. Find out more Show/Hide
Breaking down regulatory barriers could deliver step change improvements to prostate cancer outcomes 21 Mar 2023
BBC Radio 5 Live Drive shares message of hope from ICR’s Centre for Cancer Drug Discovery 31 Jan 2023
A targeted prostate cancer screening programme could be possible in five years - what will it look like? 28 Jan 2022