Cancer

By ImageFlow from Shuttershock.com Cancer Research UK has helped create 3 new spinout companies that are safely engineering viruses to seek and destroy cancer cells and bacteria to break down the physical defences of tumours. In 2019, Cancer Research UK partnered with Deep Science Ventures (DSV), as part of our Entrepreneurial Programme, to support scientists

Credit: London Research Institute EM Department The National Institute of Health and Care Excellence (NICE) has approved the use of a new drug combo for some adults with an advanced form of breast cancer that’s spread to other parts of the body. The combination of abemaciclib (Verzenios) and fulvestrant (Faslodex) was originally made available through

There are so many ways to handle the wide variety of feelings that living with cancer triggers. Often people who are living with a serious illness as a patient (or their family members) find it difficult to express their feelings to others. Some aren’t used to revealing their emotions. Others feel a need to be strong

The Scottish Medicines Consortium (SMC) has approved the immunotherapy drug nivolumab (Opdivo) for patients with a type of advanced oesophageal cancer – cancer that forms in the tube that connects the mouth to the stomach – who have previously received chemotherapy. Nivolumab is the first targeted immunotherapy treatment for people with this type of oesophageal

Credit: Dale Waterhouse Our eyes function like a camera, capturing light and sending data for processing and storage. But as incredible as it is, the eye has its limits. It’s sensitive to three colours – red, green and blue. While this is enough to distinguish everyday objects, it is not enough to differentiate a cancerous

Teaching is a career that’s notorious for being overworked and underpaid. People go into teaching and stay not because it’s easy, but because it’s a passion, a calling, or a purpose. Some teachers do so much they’re basically heroes. My mom is a teacher and she works the longest days of anyone I know, getting

Good science is rooted in good research practice, and this means creating a positive, inclusive culture – which is why we took a real interest in the Government’s recent R&D People & Culture Strategy. It carries a bold ambition – to make the UK the best place in the world for researchers to do science.

In 2012, we launched our partnership with NIVEA SUN to raise funds for research into skin cancer and raise awareness of sun safety. This summer, we’re continuing our mission as the NIVEA Sun Safety Roadshow brings our sun safety messaging to parks, beaches and cities nationwide. Since our partnership began, NIVEA SUN have raised over

We all know war is destructive, that it can leave nations and people alike crippled for years to come, both physically and metaphorically. But the unrest associated with war can also have unseen implications. Sexual violence is often a product of war that is obscured by war’s more publicized aspects. For example, in the Congo,

Now that we are in the hottest month of the year in Pennsylvania, I have found myself digging through my summer recipes for cold foods. One of my favorite dishes to make in the summer is gazpacho. For those who don’t know about gazpacho, it is a Spanish-style soup, served cold typically made from tomatoes

A 52-year-old mother who was diagnosed with breast cancer 13 years ago considers herself lucky to have run into her old surgeon at the perfect time so that her new case of breast cancer could be diagnosed and treated early. When Nicky Marks was initially diagnosed with an aggressive form of breast cancer over a

Peanuts are generally considered a relatively healthy addition to most diets, but a new study has shown that these legumes (did you know peanuts aren’t actually nuts?) might be a bad choice for cancer patients to eat on a regular basis, because they may actually increase the risk of metastasis. Metastasis is what it’s called

Almost a third of cancer patients have reported receiving worse care since COVID-19 began, according to a new survey commissioned by Cancer Research UK. Whilst NHS staff have worked tirelessly throughout the crisis and many cancer patients have reported positive experiences of COVID-19 safety protocols, the impact of COVID-19 on cancer services and cancer patients

Insomnia* is common for cancer patients**, as well as for the general population. We frequently hear from our patients and their caregivers that sleeping through the night is just tough. It can take a toll on our physical and emotional selves! Sleep is important for all of us. Here are a few thoughts that may be helpful to

Cancer is not contagious, and neither is chemotherapy. However, harmful chemotherapy drugs can sometimes still be present in the bodily fluids of a person going through chemotherapy treatment. According to the American Cancer Society (ACS), it takes about 48 to 72 hours for chemotherapy medications to leave the body. Until that time, the harmful drugs

The upcoming Early Detection of Cancer Conference brings together experts from multiple disciplines to share ground breaking research and progress in the field. Here Billy Boyle of Owlstone Medical takes us to the cutting edge of early detection and picks some upcoming highlights for this year’s event. Early detection is without a doubt one of

August 1st is World Lung Cancer Day (#WLCD2021) – a day to raise awareness about lung cancer risk, screening, treatment, and survivorship. As lung cancer screening is helping detect cancers earlier, there are more people thriving after lung cancer. In addition, the advances in treatment have helped some people live with lung cancer for longer.

A cancer diagnosis impacts your mental health, your physical health, and your financial health. For metastatic breast cancer patients, the bills can be overwhelming, with studies showing this is especially true for women under the age of 45. New research says these costs will continue to climb. A team at the University of North Carolina

Smoking is responsible for nearly twice as many cancer cases in lower income groups compared to higher income groups, according to new estimates by Cancer Research UK. Over 11,000 cases of cancer were linked to smoking in the lowest income group, compared to around 6,000 in the highest. Decades of glitzy packaging and marketing by

Yvonne Gonzales has always wanted a family. After a miscarriage in her twenties, she feared the dream would never come true until just a few years ago, when she got pregnant at age 33. Now she has three beautiful children. “I have been wanting to be a mother for the longest time and never thought

Cancer Research UK and NIVEA SUN are encouraging people to enjoy the warm weather safely, as new figures indicate a third of adults say they’re more likely to protect their skin abroad than in the UK. The YouGov survey, which asked 4,442 UK adults about their behaviour in the sun, revealed that around a fifth

For the past seven years, a service dog named Ralph Lauren has spent his days helping children. But on Monday he made his final rounds at the Children’s Hospital Colorado. After helping over 19,500 patients, the good boy (better known as Ralph, MD) is retiring. The hospital made the announcement on Twitter and shared all

A woman was 9 months pregnant when she found a pregnant stray cat. Unable to bear the thought of the fellow mom giving birth all alone, the expecting mom decided to bring the cat home. “So I took her home because us pregnant girls gotta stick together,” the new mom shared on TikTok. Screenshot: TikTok/mama.maners

July is National Berry Month! If berries aren’t part of your daily diet, now is the perfect time to start eating more of these fruits. Blackberries, blueberries, raspberries, and strawberries are all great options that are bursting with antioxidants, vitamins, minerals, and fiber, which help reduce the risk of cancer and other chronic diseases. It’s

Imagine finding out you have breast cancer and need to undergo a mastectomy. But what happens next? How do you move forward after such an emotional experience? While plastic surgery is rarely covered by most insurance providers, breast reconstruction after a mastectomy is a different issue. Access to this type of coverage isn’t guaranteed to

When diet soda came out on the market, it was touted as a healthier version of regular soda. While this myth has since been busted, there are still many people out there who think diet soda is way better for them than other beverage options or even that it’s not having a negative impact on

A sneak peak of the Cancer Revolution exhibition. “Look, we can make bacteria interesting – just imagine what we can do with cancer biology!” Those were the words of Sir Ian Blatchford, director of the Science Museum Group back in 2017 when we first spoke about the idea of creating a cutting-edge, world-first exhibition about

A mantra is an instrument of the mind—a powerful sound or vibration that you can use to enter a deep state of meditation.  In mantra meditation, you repeat a particular sound or short phrase.  The mantra can then be used as a tool when you are not meditating.  You can repeat your chosen mantra in