Cancer Research UK – Cancer News https://news.cancerresearchuk.org/ The latest news, views and opinions from Cancer Research UK Thu, 17 Aug 2023 12:32:37 +0000 en-GB hourly 1 The Appraisal – Does a charity have a role in biotech and pharma innovation? https://news.cancerresearchuk.org/2023/08/17/the-appraisal-does-a-charity-have-a-role-in-biotech-and-pharma-innovation/ https://news.cancerresearchuk.org/2023/08/17/the-appraisal-does-a-charity-have-a-role-in-biotech-and-pharma-innovation/#respond Thu, 17 Aug 2023 12:27:55 +0000 https://news.cancerresearchuk.org/?p=26366 In this new podcast series Dr Iain Foulkes, Executive Director of Research, brings you insight and analysis from the sharp end of research leadership.

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]]> https://news.cancerresearchuk.org/2023/08/17/the-appraisal-does-a-charity-have-a-role-in-biotech-and-pharma-innovation/feed/ 0 Breaking down changes in NHS cancer waiting times in England https://news.cancerresearchuk.org/2023/08/17/breaking-down-nhs-englands-changes-in-standards-for-cancer-care/ https://news.cancerresearchuk.org/2023/08/17/breaking-down-nhs-englands-changes-in-standards-for-cancer-care/#respond Thu, 17 Aug 2023 09:11:46 +0000 https://news.cancerresearchuk.org/?p=26359 You may have seen the headlines this week about changes to cancer waiting time targets in England. But what do these changes mean for people with cancer?  

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]]> https://news.cancerresearchuk.org/2023/08/17/breaking-down-nhs-englands-changes-in-standards-for-cancer-care/feed/ 0 Sugar and cancer – what you need to know https://news.cancerresearchuk.org/2023/08/16/sugar-and-cancer-what-you-need-to-know/ https://news.cancerresearchuk.org/2023/08/16/sugar-and-cancer-what-you-need-to-know/#comments Wed, 16 Aug 2023 06:45:54 +0000 http://scienceblog.cancerresearchuk.org/?p=15379 We take a look at claims that sugar 'feeds' cancer cells and explore the links between the amount of sugar in our diets and obesity.

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]]> https://news.cancerresearchuk.org/2023/08/16/sugar-and-cancer-what-you-need-to-know/feed/ 72 What can elephants teach us about cancer? https://news.cancerresearchuk.org/2023/08/12/can-elephants-get-cancer/ https://news.cancerresearchuk.org/2023/08/12/can-elephants-get-cancer/#comments Sat, 12 Aug 2023 06:00:12 +0000 https://news.cancerresearchuk.org/?p=26336 For World Elephant Day, we're taking a look at why elephants so rarely get cancer. Could the ways they protect themselves help people too?

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]]> https://news.cancerresearchuk.org/2023/08/12/can-elephants-get-cancer/feed/ 1 Cancer waiting times: Latest updates and analysis https://news.cancerresearchuk.org/2023/08/10/cancer-waiting-times-latest-updates-and-analysis/ https://news.cancerresearchuk.org/2023/08/10/cancer-waiting-times-latest-updates-and-analysis/#comments Thu, 10 Aug 2023 09:40:45 +0000 https://news.cancerresearchuk.org/?p=25884 Get the latest updates and analysis on NHS cancer waiting times in England, and learn what it means for people affected by cancer

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]]> https://news.cancerresearchuk.org/2023/08/10/cancer-waiting-times-latest-updates-and-analysis/feed/ 3 Research with integrity – all the fun of the FAIR https://news.cancerresearchuk.org/2023/08/08/research-with-integrity-all-the-fun-of-the-fair/ https://news.cancerresearchuk.org/2023/08/08/research-with-integrity-all-the-fun-of-the-fair/#respond Tue, 08 Aug 2023 15:20:35 +0000 https://news.cancerresearchuk.org/?p=26322 With careful application of the right principles, 'big data' is making science better. Explore the why’s and wherefores of FAIR data…    

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]]> https://news.cancerresearchuk.org/2023/08/08/research-with-integrity-all-the-fun-of-the-fair/feed/ 0 Working towards equal cancer care for everyone https://news.cancerresearchuk.org/2023/08/02/working-towards-equal-cancer-care-for-everyone/ https://news.cancerresearchuk.org/2023/08/02/working-towards-equal-cancer-care-for-everyone/#respond Wed, 02 Aug 2023 07:00:26 +0000 https://news.cancerresearchuk.org/?p=26303 Ian Walker, Executive Director of Policy, Information and Communications, writes about some of the recent inequalities progress at Cancer Research UK

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]]> https://news.cancerresearchuk.org/2023/08/02/working-towards-equal-cancer-care-for-everyone/feed/ 0 12 myths about sun safety debunked https://news.cancerresearchuk.org/2023/07/31/12-myths-about-sun-safety-debunked/ https://news.cancerresearchuk.org/2023/07/31/12-myths-about-sun-safety-debunked/#comments Mon, 31 Jul 2023 16:00:48 +0000 https://news.cancerresearchuk.org/?p=26308 Find out more about some common sun safety myths and learn how to stay sun safe this summer

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]]> https://news.cancerresearchuk.org/2023/07/31/12-myths-about-sun-safety-debunked/feed/ 5 We want every scientist to thrive in cancer research https://news.cancerresearchuk.org/2023/07/28/we-want-every-scientist-to-thrive-in-cancer-research/ https://news.cancerresearchuk.org/2023/07/28/we-want-every-scientist-to-thrive-in-cancer-research/#respond Fri, 28 Jul 2023 08:00:15 +0000 https://news.cancerresearchuk.org/?p=26293 Iain Foulkes, Executive Director of Research and Innovation, highlights some of the progress Cancer Research UK have made in promoting diversity in our research community

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]]> https://news.cancerresearchuk.org/2023/07/28/we-want-every-scientist-to-thrive-in-cancer-research/feed/ 0 Lung cancer screening can’t leave anyone in the UK behind https://news.cancerresearchuk.org/2023/07/27/lung-cancer-screening-needed-across-uk/ https://news.cancerresearchuk.org/2023/07/27/lung-cancer-screening-needed-across-uk/#respond Thu, 27 Jul 2023 08:30:38 +0000 https://news.cancerresearchuk.org/?p=26276 England is rolling out a targeted lung cancer screening programme to catch more cases early. Here's why the rest of the UK needs to keep up.

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]]> https://news.cancerresearchuk.org/2023/07/27/lung-cancer-screening-needed-across-uk/feed/ 0 The Appraisal – Scientific disruption: what is it, and do we need it? https://news.cancerresearchuk.org/2023/07/25/scientific-disruption-what-is-it-and-do-we-need-it/ https://news.cancerresearchuk.org/2023/07/25/scientific-disruption-what-is-it-and-do-we-need-it/#respond Tue, 25 Jul 2023 14:34:27 +0000 https://news.cancerresearchuk.org/?p=26288 In this new podcast series Dr Iain Foulkes, Executive Director of Research, brings you insight and analysis from the sharp end of research leadership.

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]]> https://news.cancerresearchuk.org/2023/07/25/scientific-disruption-what-is-it-and-do-we-need-it/feed/ 0 Fostering Black leadership in cancer research https://news.cancerresearchuk.org/2023/07/20/fostering-black-leadership-in-cancer-research/ https://news.cancerresearchuk.org/2023/07/20/fostering-black-leadership-in-cancer-research/#respond Thu, 20 Jul 2023 09:00:10 +0000 https://news.cancerresearchuk.org/?p=26254 We catch up with Abena Amponsah, one of the first students enrolled on to our Black Leaders in Cancer PhD Scholarship Programme, to talk about the beginning of her academic journey

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