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Radiotherapy boost cuts treatment time for breast cancer patients by at least a week

3 Jul 2023

Treatment times for radiotherapy could be reduced for some early breast cancer patients, according to a trial led by Professor Charlotte Coles and funded by Cancer Research UK.

AI cuts radiotherapy waiting times for NHS cancer patients

27 Jun 2023

Artificial intelligence developed by and for the NHS at Addenbrooke’s Hospital in Cambridge is reducing the amount of time cancer patients wait for radiotherapy treatment.

Cervical Screening Awareness Week: an interview with Rutendo Nyagumbo, Clinical Research Practitioner

19 Jun 2023

During the week of 19–24 June, we highlight the valuable contribution of our clinical research practitioners in the field of cervical cancer screening.

Professor Steven Jackson recieves Knighthood

19 Jun 2023

Many congratulations to Prof Sir Stephen Philip Jackson FRS, FMedSci, Senior Group Leader at Cancer Research UK Cambridge Institute, who has been awarded a knighthood in the King’s first Birthday Honours List.

Cancer scientist set for fifth Race for Life in Cambridge

16 Jun 2023

A Cambridge scientist is urging people to back life-saving research and join her in entering Race for Life.

Most women diagnosed with early breast cancer today will beat the disease

13 Jun 2023

Waterbeach woman involved in the study welcomes results.

Technology for improved cancer patient outcomes

9 Jun 2023

Cambridge partners with the University of Strathclyde to develop ‘Digital twins’ – exact computer models of patients – to enhance cancer patients’ recovery times following surgery.

Charles Massie 1978 – 2023

24 May 2023

It is with great sadness that we announce the death of Charles Massie, Early Cancer Institute Group Leader, after a long battle with cancer, on 5 May 2023, at the age of 45.

Multi-million investment in early cancer tests

22 May 2023

The Cambridge team behind Cytosponge – the 'sponge on a string' which identifies people at risk of oesophageal cancer – is expanding its work in the UK and beyond following a £13.4 million investment.

International Clinical Trials Day

19 May 2023

International Clinical Trials Day, celebrated on 20 May 2023, provides an opportunity to celebrate and acknowledge the invaluable contributions of our research team in the field of cancer research.

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