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New treatment target for aggressive leukaemia discovered by disrupting its genome organisation
Researchers have identified a key weakness in acute myeloid leukaemia, offering a promising new strategy to delay the ...
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“I’m glad to be working on something that makes a difference to people’s lives” – Jessica's cancer research career journey
Dr Jessica May Hislop joined The Institute of Cancer Research as a Bioinformatician in the Houlston Lab in the Genetics and Epidemiology division. Together with her colleagues, she is working towards ...
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Help more women with ovarian and breast cancer to live longer, better lives
Help women with ovarian and breast cancer live longer and better lives by supporting the Institute of Cancer Research. Donate ...
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Powerful new therapy doubles progression-free survival in advanced breast cancer
A three-drug combination for aggressive advanced breast cancer doubles the length of time before the cancer progresses, ...
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More than £5 million secured for the ICR from Cancer Research UK’s RadNet programme to fund work in radiotherapy
Cancer Research UK (CRUK) has awarded The Institute of Cancer Research, London, and The Royal Marsden NHS Foundation Trust a ...
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New imaging technique could spot patients with aggressive brain tumours who would benefit from immunotherapy
A new imaging technique could mean patients with aggressive brain tumours benefit from cutting edge immunotherapy treatments, ...
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‘I hate running and I hate cancer – what better way to fundraise to defeat this disease’
Last summer I was diagnosed with testicular cancer. Thankfully it was caught early and I feel lucky, I know that some people go through things that are so much worse. It started when I found a lump ...
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Science Talk
Alex Naim, 27, a solution engineer living in London, completed the Royal Parks Half Marathon and raised thousands of pounds for our vital research, even though running is one of his least favourite ...
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Chronicling the causes of cancer
Professor Amy Berrington explains how she and a team of scientists from around the world took on the challenge of updating a classic text for cancer researchers. Posted on 16 October, 2024 by ...
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Science Talk
Dr Rachael Natrajan leads the Functional Genomics group in the Breast Cancer Now Toby Robins Research Centre at the Institute of Cancer Research. This Breast Cancer Awareness Month, she reveals what ...
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100 days in – what do we need from the Government to enable cancer research to thrive?
We’re now 100 days into the new Government and the ICR’s Advocacy Manager, Ollie Richards, outlines what academic institutions need the Government to prioritise to help us on our mission to continue ...
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"I'm just so grateful for research" – Shelley's story
Shelley Harding is a familiar face at the Terry Fox UK runs. A Canadian, who moved to London 23 years ago, she sells official event T-shirts to raise vital funds for The Institute of Cancer Research.