Our research into different forms of cancer

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We’re leading research across all major forms of cancer. Find out some of our top breakthroughs and what we're currently researching.

Clinical Trials at ICR-CTSU

Our Clinical Trials & Statistics Unit (ICR-CTSU) regularly recruits across various cancer types to test drugs, screening methods and more
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Computational analysis of spatial dynamics in breast cancer

Primary supervisor: Dr Esther Arwert Primary site: Chelsea Funded by Breast Cancer Now Computational analysis of spatial dynamics in breast cancer

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Our very latest cancer discoveries & news

MRI Brain Scan
Molecular profiling is key to better outcomes for young adults with brain cancer, study shows

25/04/25

A recent study on an aggressive type of brain cancer has significantly advanced the understanding of the spectrum of tumours that occur in teenagers and young adults (TYA).
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Genetic study links common form of testicular cancer to rare variants in cell structure genes

24/04/25

The largest study to date of most common form of testicular cancer has uncovered a possible link between disease risk and variations in the genes controlling cell shape and movement.
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CT scan of the human body
Overuse of CT scans could cause 100,000 extra cancers in US

14/04/25

The overuse of CT scans could cause over 100,000 cases of cancer in the US – with almost 10,000 cases in children, researchers have warned.
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Proliferating cells in a tumour organoid of triple-negative breast cancer. Image credit: Dr Rebecca Marlow / ICR
ICR welcomes NICE recommendation of capivasertib for advanced breast cancer

10/04/25

The Institute of Cancer Research, London, strongly welcomes the decision by NICE to recommend the targeted breast cancer drug, capivasertib, in combination with fulvestrant, for treating the most common type of advanced breast cancer with specific biomarker alterations (PIK3CA, AKT1 or PTEN).
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