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Genetic testing can pick out men at increased risk of testicular cancer
Testing for large numbers of genetic changes can identify men with over a 10-fold increased risk of testicular cancer, a new study shows.
New chemotherapy approach offers breast cancer patients a better quality of life
Using a different chemotherapy drug to prevent the return of breast cancer is just as effective as the current standard approach and crucially means a better quality of life, according to a new clinical trial.
ASCO 2017: Adding abiraterone to standard treatment improves prostate cancer survival by almost 40%
Adding abiraterone to hormone therapy at the start of treatment for prostate cancer improves survival by 37%, according to the results of one of the largest-ever clinical trials for prostate cancer.
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ASCO 2017: Ovarian cancer drug delivers ‘very promising’ results in early trial
A new targeted treatment for ovarian cancer has shown ‘very promising’ results in an early clinical trial – shrinking tumours in half of women with the disease.
Pioneering genetic research into myeloma is spearheading our search for new treatments
Our researchers are pioneering a new understanding of the genetic complexities of myeloma and the innovative use of existing drugs as treatments, as Conor McKeever finds out.
New genetic cause of kidney cancer in children discovered
Scientists have identified a new genetic cause of a childhood kidney cancer called Wilms tumour – revealing insights into how loss of control of chromosome number can lead to cancer.
New benchmarking resource for tricky type of gene mutation
Researchers have made available a vital resource that will allow labs throughout the world to assess how accurately they are detecting an important type of mutation.
Study suggests new approach to assess patients’ cancer genetics
Scientists have used mathematics to predict how many biopsy samples need to be taken from a patient to give an accurate picture of the genetic make-up of their cancer.
‘Free-breathing’ MRI scan is accurate enough for clinical trials
A magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) technique that can measure tumours in the body could be an easy and reliable way to assess lung cancer’s response to treatment, a new study shows.
Potent targeted cancer drug shows promise in first patient trials
An experimental cancer drug which targets cancer cells’ DNA repair could be an effective treatment for a range of cancers, the first clinical trial in patients has shown.
Scientists build molecule to disrupt cancer protein
Researchers have designed and built a molecule that blocks the action of a protein linked to tumour development.
Record-breaking Christmas appeal raises over £100,000
Our 2016 Christmas appeal raised a record-breaking £100,000, giving a huge boost to two of our research projects into breast cancer and sarcoma.