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Blog about the latest cancer research, isolating cancer-related genes and discovering new targeted drugs. The Institute of Cancer Research is making discoveries that defeat cancer.
Institute of Cancer Research
6h ago
As a fit and healthy former firefighter, Harry Hall didn’t think there was anything to worry about when he developed a lump in his neck. But after his wife persuaded him to go to the doctors, tests diagnosed Harry with tongue cancer. Here, Harry explains why he wants to raise funds to support our vital research by running the London Marathon ..read more
Institute of Cancer Research
6h ago
We've launched a new project looking at the ICR’s greatest ever discoveries. Here we give more detail about some of our biggest achievements, how the discoveries were made, and why they have made such an impact on cancer research ..read more
Institute of Cancer Research
3d ago
The Institute of Cancer Research, London, is honoured to be a beneficiary of a motorbike ride in tribute to Dave Myers of the Hairy Bikers. The ride will take place on Saturday 8 June 2024 ..read more
Institute of Cancer Research
1w ago
Researchers have discovered ways to convert inhibitor-style targeted cancer drugs into small molecules known as degraders, which help destroy cancer-promoting proteins in cells ..read more
Institute of Cancer Research
1w ago
A new study by scientists at the ICR, showed that mice with melanoma responded differently to a viral therapy depending on where in the body their tumours developed ..read more
Institute of Cancer Research
3w ago
Our scientists are developing new ways of diagnosing and treating diverse types of blood cancers, including myeloma, which develops in the bone marrow and accounts for 15 per cent of blood cancers. This International Myeloma Action Day, we share the stories of three people who were diagnosed with the disease ..read more
Institute of Cancer Research
3w ago
Scientists have discovered how breast cancer cells can ‘hibernate’ to avoid treatment and ‘wake up’ years later – causing a relapse that is more difficult to treat ..read more
Institute of Cancer Research
3w ago
The ICR honoured the founder of CRIS Cancer Foundation, Lola Manterola, and cancer genetics researcher, Professor Sir Bruce Ponder, with honorary degrees at their annual graduation and awards ceremony ..read more
Institute of Cancer Research
3w ago
Our Interim Chief Executive, Professor Paul Workman, comments on the Government's decision to increase the Cancer Drugs Fund from £200m a year to £280m a year ..read more
Institute of Cancer Research
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Mark was diagnosed with kidney cancer in April 2021. After surgery to remove the tumour and affected kidney, he was initially told there was no evidence that the disease had spread. However, a biopsy of the tumour showed it was an aggressive type of cancer, prone to returning ..read more