Partial breast radiotherapy after breast conservation surgery for early breast cancer 2 Aug 2017 Study finds targeted radiotherapy for low risk early stage breast cancer limits side effects and is just as effective. Read more »
Can a breath test be used to detect cancer earlier? 10 Jul 2017 New clinical trial aims to identify breath biomarkers to improve the early detection and diagnosis of different cancer types. Read more »
New way of predicting kidney function could improve chemotherapy dosing for many cancer patients 7 Jul 2017 Cambridge researchers develop new way of predicting kidney function that could improve chemotherapy dosing for many cancer patients. Read more »
Family history and location of genetic fault affect risk for carriers of key breast and ovarian cancer genes 20 Jun 2017 A large scale study of women carrying faults in important cancer genes should aid better advice for treatments and lifestyle changes to reduce risk. Read more »
NIHR funding awarded for CamProbe 20 Jun 2017 Cambridge researcher given major award to take new safer prostate cancer diagnostic device into clinical application. Read more »
Cambridge start-up raises £40 million in funding to develop new cancer treatments 16 Jun 2017 Read more »
Common class of chemicals increase cancer risk by breaking down DNA repair mechanisms 1 Jun 2017 A common class of chemicals found everywhere from car exhausts to cosmetics could increase cancer risk by breaking down DNA repair mechanisms. Read more »
CRUK Pioneer Award for innovative research on Zika virus and brain cancer 19 May 2017 Cambridge scientists win Cancer Research UK funding for innovative research to test Zika virus on brain tumours. Read more »