The Latest Breaking News from Cancer Research UK

Silent killer cancer could be detected eight months early using loyalty cards

4,000 women die in the UK every year, some could be saved if the disease were caught earlier

Wales Online · Jan 27, 2023

Shopping data on medicines ‘could help spot ovarian cancer cases earlier’

Scientists found pain and indigestion medication purchases were higher among those later diagnosed with ovarian cancer.

The Independent UK · Jan 26, 2023

Retired Paisley headteacher cancer free for first time in years after taking part in clinical trial

Chemotherapy failed to halt the spread of Jim McCallum's Non-Hodgkin lymphoma but after joining the trial at Glasgow Experimental Cancer Medicine Centre he's now free of the disease.

Glasgow Live · Jan 26, 2023

Death notices and funeral announcements in The Chronicle Newcastle from January 6 to January 12

A selection of tributes to people from around the North East who have passed away in the past few weeks

Chronicle Live · Jan 15, 2023

46 tributes, death and funeral notices from across Nottinghamshire

Our thoughts are with those who have lost a loved ones

Nottingham Post · Jan 15, 2023

The little boy who carries round a bag of fake eyes every day after devastating diagnosis

A potentially lethal tumour was just millimetre from Freddie's brain, surgeons said it could have been on his brain in just another week

Manchester Evening News · Jan 13, 2023

Scots explorer makes epic 700 mile solo expedition to South Pole in mum's memory

Ben Weber's mammoth challenge revolved around hauling his fully laden sled, eating 6,000+ calories, and pitching his tent for overnight protection from the elements in full 24-hour daylight.

Daily Record · Jan 13, 2023

Fit and healthy father diagnosed with stage 4 bowel cancer reveals first warning sign

Geoffrey Seymour discovered blood in his stool just before his 41st birthday, which turned out to be stage four cancer

The Independent UK · Jan 11, 2023

Cancer breakthrough: Scientists ID protein that helps melanoma spread through the body

Discovery could lead to new treatments

Wales Online · Jan 9, 2023

'I found out I had cancer at the age of 31 - just 16 months after getting married'

Sophie Busson has shared her story to highlight the pioneering treatment she has received

Wales Online · Jan 9, 2023