Scientists behind breast cancer gene discovery honoured with new plaques 25 Jan 2023 The team of scientists who made a ground-breaking gene discovery which transformed the field of cancer research have been celebrated with the unveiling of two commemorative plaques in London today. The plaques pay homage to the 41 scientists who made the landmark discovery of the BRCA2 cancer gene at the ICR in 1995. Find out more Show/Hide
Targeting cancer-supporting cells boosts immunotherapy in previously insensitive tumours 09 Jan 2023 Removing a single protein from cells that surround tumours can improve the sensitivity of certain cancers to immunotherapy, researchers have found. Find out more Show/Hide
First UK proton beam therapy trial for breast cancer launches 03 Jan 2023 The first UK trial to test the benefits of proton beam therapy for certain patients with breast cancer has launched in the UK. The trial will compare proton beam therapy – which can target radiotherapy beams more precisely – with standard radiotherapy for patients who are at greater risk of long-term heart problems after radiotherapy treatment. Find out more Show/Hide
Triple negative breast cancer’s reliance on sperm and egg production proteins may offer new treatment pathways 12 Oct 2022