News
The latest science and news from the Institute.
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Finding meaningful patterns in complexity of ovarian cancer
13th August 2018
Patterns of genetic mutation in ovarian cancer are helping make sense of the disease and could be used to personalise treatment in future.
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Patients to benefit from new brain cancer research funding boost
22nd February 2018
Brain tumour research in the UK is set to be revolutionised with £45 million in funding by the Department of Health and Social Care and Cancer Research UK.
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Personalised breast cancer programme launches in Cambridge
14th November 2016
A new personalised breast cancer programme which will map patients’ DNA and RNA to tailor treatment for individuals launches in Cambridge.
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New way of testing drugs could speed up development of breast cancer treatments
15th September 2016
Scientists have discovered a new way to test hundreds of cancer drugs very quickly, which could drastically cut the time it takes to find potential breast cancer treatments.
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Immune cells found near tumours boost breast cancer survival
10th June 2014
Women with breast cancer are 10 per cent more likely to survive for five years or more if they have certain immune cells near their tumour, according to new research.
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Genetic ‘fine tuning’ controls body’s own attack against breast cancer
5th May 2013
The body’s own immune system’s fight against breast cancer is controlled by genetic ‘fine tuners’, known as microRNAs.
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Landmark breast cancer study paves way for tailored treatments
18th April 2012
Researchers have identified 10 different types of the disease, laying groundwork for more effective, targeted treatment plans.
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