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The Latest Breaking News from Cancer Research UK

Treatment cuts cervical cancer deaths by 40% in ‘biggest breakthrough for decades’

Cervical cancer kills hundreds of women each year according to Cancer Research UK

The Independent UK · Oct 14, 2024

New cervical cancer treatment regime ‘cuts risk of dying from disease by 40%’

Process tested in patients over 10-year period involves short course of chemotherapy before chemoradiation

The Guardian - UK · Oct 14, 2024

Ovarian cancer vaccine: What you need to know about breakthrough jab that could wipe out disease

There are around 7,500 new ovarian cancer cases in the UK every year

The Independent UK · Oct 3, 2024

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World’s first vaccine for ovarian cancer ‘could wipe out the disease’

The hope is the jab could be given to all women preventatively on the NHS to eliminate the disease, which is the sixth most common cancer in women.

The Independent UK · Oct 3, 2024

World-first ovarian cancer vaccine being developed in UK

‘A few decades ago the idea of a cancer vaccine was science fiction’ – but it is now becoming more of a reality, says Dr Claire Bromley from Cancer Research UK

The Independent UK · Oct 3, 2024

Streeting considers reviving dedicated cancer strategy after Tories axed it

Health secretary is examining case for a comprehensive plan for England to tackle UK’s second-biggest killer

The Guardian - UK · Sep 30, 2024

Handheld scanner could transform cancer and arthritis diagnosis – study

The device can generate highly detailed 3D images in just seconds, researchers say.

The Independent UK · Sep 30, 2024

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Risk of lung cancer from radiotherapy doubles for breast cancer patients who smoke

Non-smokers found to have 1% chance of treatment leading to disease compared with between 2% and 6% for smokers

The Guardian - UK · Sep 22, 2024

Vaccine hope for one in 400 people with genetic disorder that increases cancer risk

People with the condition have a higher risk of developing cancers of the bowel, womb and ovaries

The Independent UK · Sep 9, 2024

Nurse’s Son’s Hug Leads To Life-Saving Cancer Diagnosis‌ ‌

Ashley McLean's swift action after a hug reveals rare breast cancer, inspiring a community to raise funds for research.‌

Zenger · Sep 5, 2024

'Sunburning' acne cure TikTok trend could increase risk of cancer, NHS warns

Doctors say that intentionally burning skin could lead to future health risks

Evening Standard · Aug 12, 2024

Inheriting the breast cancer gene - what doctors want you to know about the chances, risks and testing

Breast cancer can be passed down genetically, but there are other important factors to consider…

GoodToKnow · Aug 6, 2024

How long will the UK heatwave last? Temperatures to hit 27C, but more wet weather on the way

While not technically a heatwave, the UK’s warm weather continues with rainy showers

The Independent UK · Jul 22, 2024

Top doctors warn shortage of NHS radiologists will rise to 40 per cent by 2028

Staff shortages creating a “toxic cocktail” for NHS cancer services

The Independent UK · Jun 12, 2024

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The Guardian - UK · Jun 12, 2024

Deadly cancer treatment delays now ‘routine’ in NHS, say damning reports

Studies sound alarm at state of cancer care with hundreds of thousands waiting months to start essential treatment

The Independent UK · Jun 10, 2024

Glowing dye that clings to cancer cells gives doctors ‘second pair of eyes’

The fluorescent dye shows up cancer cells and where they may have spread into other tissues, such as the pelvis and lymph nodes.

The Guardian - UK · Jun 10, 2024

Scientists develop glowing dye that sticks to cancer cells in breakthrough study

Experts say fluorescent dye, which spotlights tiny cancerous tissue invisible to naked eye, could reduce risk of cancer returning

The Guardian - UK · Jun 3, 2024

‘Extremely impressive’: melanoma jab trial results excite doctors

Vaccine approach will help improve survival rates for ‘the next decades and more’, says Cancer Research UK’s chief clinician

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The Guardian - UK · Jun 2, 2024

Cancer rates among under-50s in UK have risen 24% since 1995, figures show

Increase sharper than in any age group and is likely to be linked to soaring obesity levels, junk food and inactivity, say experts

The Conversation · May 30, 2024

Smoking in Africa: study of 16 countries shows higher taxes would help young smokers quit or cut down

World No Tobacco Day serves to increase awareness about the preventable death and illness associated with tobacco use. It also puts a spotlight on policies that governments can use to reduce consumption of tobacco products.

The Guardian - UK · May 28, 2024

‘My confidence has been transformed’: what’s it like to become a charity sector professional?

From pay to progression, there are many misconceptions about working for a charity. Here, two Cancer Research UK employees share how they are thriving professionally – and why they are proud to tell people where they work

The Guardian - UK · May 26, 2024

Rates of melanoma skin cancer hit all-time high in UK, study finds

Cancer Research UK notes particular rise in diagnoses among older people and says majority of cases are preventable

The Independent UK · May 23, 2024

Disposable vapes reversing historic trend by driving up nicotine use in England

The Tobacco and Vapes Bill would make it illegal to sell tobacco products to anyone born on or after January 1, 2009

The Hindu · May 18, 2024

HPV vaccine prevents cervical cancer cases in deprived groups: study

HPV vaccine reduces cervical cancer cases, particularly in deprived groups, closing health inequalities, according to Cancer Research UK study.

Dynamite News · May 3, 2024

Researchers shed light on increased risk of second cancers among breast cancer survivors

Breast cancer survivors have a much greater chance of having secondary cancers, including endometrial and ovarian cancer for women and prostate cancer for men, according to new research based on data from almost 600,000 patients in England. Read further on Dynamite News:

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