The Latest Breaking News from Cancer Research UK

Seven key facts every woman should know about womb cancer

The first step to being able to spot any cancer symptoms is to know your body and what is normal for you

The Independent UK · Sep 23

Very Hot Tea and Coffee Linked to Triple the Risk of One Esophageal Cancer Type in Britain

A study of nearly one million UK adults links very hot tea and coffee to a higher risk of esophageal cancer. What US drinkers should know.

Medical Daily · Sep 10

Drinking very hot tea and coffee can triple your risk of cancer, Oxford study finds

The new study said the temperature at which coffee and tea is drunk in Western populations is around 60C

The Independent UK · Sep 8

A Mouse Study Suggests Inherited Genes Help Decide Whether DNA Damage Becomes Cancer

In mice, four genetic backgrounds given identical DNA damage developed tumors that evolved differently, suggesting inherited genes shape cancer paths.

Medical Daily · Jul 29

Why one smoker gets cancer and another doesn't: a study provides clues

For the first time scientists provided evidence on the effect genetic makeup has on developing cancer, underscoring the need to take personalised care into account.

Euronews · Jul 27

New drug for cancer patients with ‘limited’ treatment options enters clinical trial

Scientists have expressed ‘excitement’ over the potential new treatment for advanced adrenocortical carcinoma (ACC)

The Independent UK · Jul 5

I’m a dermatologist. These are the long-term risks of a child getting sunburn

A dermatologist and a Cancer Research UK expert outline the skin damage childhood sunburn can cause later in life, and advise on sun safety.

The Independent UK · Jun 26

Cervical cancer deaths drop to zero for young women in England after vaccine rollout

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The Independent UK · Jun 18

Cervical cancer deaths in young women fall to zero for first time after vaccine introduced

The HPV jab has already saved about 200 lives in England

The Independent UK · Jun 18

HPV jabs cut risk of dying from cervical cancer before 30 to almost zero

Study reveals positive news, but experts say deaths and cases may rise again as fewer teenagers get vaccinated

The Guardian - UK · Jun 17