The Latest Breaking News from Cancer Research UK

Deborah James’s mother: This is real, she’s not here anymore

The cancer campaigner and podcast host, who set up the Bowelbabe cancer research fund, died last year at the age of 40.

The Independent UK · Apr 5, 2023

Dame Deborah James raises incredible £11.3million from fund set up in her final weeks

The family of Dame Deborah James have shared how the late mother-of-two and podcast host has raised an incredible £11.3million for charity from a fund set up in the last weeks of her life

Daily Mirror · Apr 5, 2023

Bowelbabe fund set up by Dame Deborah James raises £11.3m

Cancer Research UK said it is now distributing funds to new projects aimed at advancing research into the disease.

The Independent UK · Apr 4, 2023

Renfrewshire golfers chip in to honour local sporting legend Barclay Howard

He was Cochrane Castle’s most famous son andnow pals at the club he championed have backed a cancer charity appeal in his name.

Daily Record · Mar 27, 2023

All hormonal contraceptives ‘carry small increased risk of breast cancer’

Research finds use of progestogen is associated with a 20-30% higher risk but this falls after no longer taking it

The Guardian - UK · Mar 21, 2023

'I had a double mastectomy because my mum and sister had died from breast cancer but I was left feeling cheated'

Bami Adenipekun said, 'I felt like I had been run over by a car', when she spoke to doctors after the operation

Wales Online · Mar 18, 2023

The latest death notices in Swansea as families remember loved ones

Our thoughts are with those who have lost a loved one

Wales Online · Mar 17, 2023

'I was told I'd never have children after horrific medical treatment, then something incredible happened'

At just 25, Hannah faced news that ‘felt worse’ than the nightmarish moment she was told she had cancer - she was warned by doctors that she may never have a family

Manchester Evening News · Mar 17, 2023

Commonly used sweetener has ‘unexpected effect on immune system’, say scientists

Consuming a high amount of sucralose lowered the activation of T cells – a type of white blood cell – in mice, researchers found.

The Independent UK · Mar 15, 2023

£6m boost for Newcastle cancer research: Money to support search to improve care for children's brain tumours, bowel and liver cancer

A funding boost will help scientists search for cures and better treatments for lethal cancers.

Chronicle Live · Mar 15, 2023