The Latest Breaking News from The Institute of Cancer Research

AI algorithm ‘could improve outcomes for thousands of cancer patients a year’

Researchers have developed an algorithm that predicts how aggressive a tumour is likely to be more accurately than a biopsy.

The Independent UK · Oct 31, 2023

Radiotherapy doses for prostate cancer could be cut by three-quarters, trial finds

Five higher multibeam doses found to be as effective as 20 smaller doses delivered over several weeks

The Guardian - UK · Sep 30, 2023

Study finds prostate cancer patients need fewer radiotherapy sessions

Men could receive their entire course of treatment in five doses, according to research.

The Independent UK · Sep 30, 2023

New artificial intelligence tool can accurately identify cancer

Exclusive: algorithm performs more efficiently and effectively than current methods, according to a study

The Guardian - UK · Apr 30, 2023

Cancer cells to be sent into space as part of childhood brain tumour research

Researchers are hoping the microgravity experiments will help them understand more about diffuse midline glioma, which is incurable.

The Independent UK · Mar 24, 2023