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New software helps radiotherapy track moving tumours
Scientists have developed new software which can track cancers that undergo substantial movement during radiotherapy, such as lung or liver tumours.
ICR’s scientific creativity celebrated at the third annual reception of The Discovery Club
Our third annual gathering of the club celebrated the ICR's scientific creativity and achievements over the past year.
Fine tuning radiotherapy for breakthroughs in treating bladder cancer
Bladder shape, capacity and position vary between individuals, making radiotherapy in patients with bladder cancer a real challenge. But now researchers at ICR are working with the bladder’s unpredictability to deliver better radiotherapy for a type of cancer that has traditionally been hard-to-treat.
Highlights of the year, 2014
2014 has been full of exciting research results for the ICR. We have selected ten of our discoveries from the past year, which we'll publish every day over the next two weeks
The Climb of Life event reaches new heights
The annual fundraising event has raised more than £100,000, bringing the grand total raised by the team over the last eight years to over £600,000.
Blood test could pick up genetic echoes of lifestyle risk for cancer
A blood test could one day uncover the genetic ‘echoes’ from past activity such as smoking which could increase a person’s chance of developing cancer years later
Scientists discover way to target rare breast cancer mutation
UK scientists have identified a drug to target a rare breast cancer mutation that helps drive the disease in around 900 of the 50,000 new cases of breast cancer diagnosed in the UK each year.
ICR supporters take on the Berlin Marathon
Supporters of The Institute of Cancer Research, London, raised more than £7,000 at the Berlin Marathon for research into cancer.
Professor Paul Workman appointed as ICR Chief Executive
Professor Paul Workman has been appointed as Chief Executive and President of The Institute of Cancer Research, London, on a permanent basis.
New research leader pledges three-pronged attack on cancer evolution and drug resistance
Professor Paul Workman sets out his vision for cancer drug discovery as he is appointed Chief Executive of The Institute of Cancer Research, London
Structural study reveals clues of cancer-causing protein
Advanced modelling techniques have mapped the structure of a key protein for the development of the nervous system – and cancer, a new study reveals.
Genetic testing could improve breast cancer prevention
Screening women for a wide range of known genetic risk factors could improve strategies for breast cancer prevention, a new analysis shows.