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Scientists ‘carbon date’ cancer and unearth secrets about what could help make it deadly
Scientists have put precise timings on the history of a patient’s cancer for the first time, effectively ‘carbon dating’ the different stages in the disease’s progression.
Parkinson’s gene mutation discovered in one third of cancers
A gene found in a hereditary form of Parkinson’s disease is mutated in a third of all human cancers – and helps regulate one of the disease’s most commonly activated cell signalling mechanisms, a new study reveals.
ICR’s Professor Richard Houlston made Fellow of the Royal Society
Professor Richard Houlston, a world-leading geneticist at the ICR, has been elected as a Fellow of the Royal Society in recognition of his outstanding contribution to cancer research.
Study unravels the genetics of childhood ‘overgrowth’
Researchers have undertaken the world’s largest genetic study of childhood overgrowth syndromes – providing new insights into their causes and new recommendations for genetic testing.
New blood test predicts who will benefit from targeted prostate cancer treatments
A new blood test could predict which men with advanced prostate cancer will respond to new targeted treatments for the disease.
How our 26 dedicated London Marathon 2017 runners are set to raise over £90,000 for cancer research
With donations to our dedicated #teamICR London Marathon runners set to top £90,000, Laura Mulkerne looks back on a day of gruelling effort, raucous support and hard-won medals.
ICR and Sutton Council call for improved transport infrastructure as Minister for London visits The London Cancer Hub
The Minister for London, Gavin Barwell MP, heard calls for improved public transport in Sutton on a visit to The London Cancer Hub.
Experimental drug could lead to potent combination in breast and other cancers
An experimental drug could be used in combination with chemotherapy as a treatment for breast and other cancers, new research shows.
Scientists identify new way of attacking breast cancer
Scientists have discovered a brand new way of attacking breast cancer that could lead to a new generation of drugs.
Weekly radiotherapy suitable for bladder cancer patients too frail for aggressive treatment, study finds
Older patients with bladder cancer who are too frail for aggressive treatment could benefit from weekly image-guided radiotherapy, new research reports.
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Nivolumab not recommended for relapsed or metastatic head-and-neck cancer on the NHS
The immunotherapy nivolumab will not be recommended for the treatment of patients with relapsed or metastatic head-and-cancer, under a new draft technology appraisal issued by NICE.
ICR ranked among top five in the world for university research
The Institute of Cancer Research, London, has ranked in the top five higher education institutions in the world for research in a new independent evaluation funded by the European Commission.