Genetic research sheds light on why some breast cancers are harder to treat than others 9 May 2016 Cambridge researchers discover 40 breast cancer gene mutations, revealing promising new targets for drug development. Read more »
Cambridge scientists make the CRUK Grand Challenge shortlist 20 Apr 2016 Cambridge scientists shortlisted for £20 million award to tackle crucial cancer questions. Read more »
Watching tumour cells respond to drug treatment 6 Apr 2016 First cancer patient in Europe scanned in Cambridge using new technique showing whether drugs work. Read more »
The importance of imaging in understanding tumour metabolism 4 Apr 2016 Dr Sarah Bohndiek discusses promising new imaging techniques that are being developed for the early detection of cancer. Read more »
Scientists discover new way to tackle challenging childhood brain tumours 1 Apr 2016 Scientists have discovered why some childhood brain tumours are so responsive to chemotherapy which could improve future treatment. Read more »
Cambridge rated excellent for translational cancer research 24 Mar 2016 Cambridge given top score for research in a new framework to assess how well cancer centres in Europe are doing. Read more »
Breast cancer patients benefit from targeted radiotherapy 24 Mar 2016 Targeted radiotherapy for women with early breast cancer is just as effective and spares unnecessary side effects, Cambridge study shows. Read more »