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Scientists make important breakthrough in understanding our immune system
Researchers have discovered how a key element of our body’s response to diseases works, answering a long-standing and important question in the field of studies of the immune system.
First patient in the UK receives pioneering new form of radiotherapy
The ICR and the Royal Marsden have delivered the first ever treatment in the UK using a Magnetic Resonance Linear Accelerator (MR Linac) machine.
Cancer researchers, family and friends gather to celebrate award of Queen’s Regius Professorship to Professor Johann de Bono
Colleagues from across cancer research, family and friends came together to celebrate and mark the achievements of the ICR's Professor Johann de Bono, as he delivered a celebratory lecture to mark his appointment as the ICR's first Regius Professor of Cancer Research.
High levels of fertility-related hormone linked to increased breast cancer risk, new study finds
Having high levels of anti-Müllerian hormone (AMH) – a hormone that indicates the size of a woman’s ovarian reserve – before the menopause is associated with an increased risk of breast cancer, research suggests.
Scientists dig up cancer’s secrets buried in ‘gene deserts’
Scientists have found a way to uncover the secrets behind the development of cancer hidden away amongst vast ‘gene deserts’ in our DNA.
Genetic testing could pick out people at three-fold increased risk of bone marrow cancer
Assessing DNA for areas of the genome linked to cancer risk could pick out some people with a three-fold increased risk of blood cancer, a new study suggests.
Viruses show new promise in treating cancer
Viruses have shown renewed promise in the treatment for cancer, after new research has shown they retain their cancer-killing ability even when injected into the bloodstream.
ICR supporters launch exciting new cycling challenge – Ride of Life
Top researchers waved off a group of our most dedicated supporters as they embarked on a new cycling challenge, which has already raised over £12,500 for the ICR.
Immunotherapy could offer hope for some men with aggressive prostate cancers
A group of men with especially aggressive prostate cancer may respond unusually well to immunotherapy, a major new study reports.
Artificial intelligence can predict how cancers will evolve and spread
Scientists have used artificial intelligence to predict how cancers will progress and evolve – so that doctors can design the most effective treatment for each patient.
Genetic ‘weather forecasting’ could predict bowel cancer’s response to treatment
Blood tests could predict how long it takes until bowel cancer returns based on the same principle used in forecasting the weather, a new study has found.
ICR responds to NICE decision about CAR T immunotherapy for non-Hodgkin lymphoma
The ICR responds to draft decision not to recommend CAR T cell therapy for two types of non-Hodgkin lymphoma.