Research published in Nature Communications demonstrates a test for the detection of cancer that requires 10 minutes or less to analyse. read more
In the UK we have a strong track record in cancer research – but are NHS patients seeing the benefit? read more
Research published in Nature demonstrates that oral administration of mannose to mice restricts growth of several types of tumour and enhances cell death in response to some form of chemotherapy. read more
Two studies published in The New England Journal of Medicine (NEJM) demonstrate that supplementation with n-3 fatty acids and vitamin D did not result in lower incidences of invasive cancer or cardiovascular events when compared with placebos. read more
Research published in the BMJ shows the use of angiotensin converting enzyme inhibitors (ACEIs) which are used to treat high blood pressure, was associated with an increased risk of lung cancer. read more
Research published in JAMA Internal Medicine shows that a higher frequency of organic food consumption was associated with a reduced … read more
Research published in JAMA Internal Medicine shows that a higher frequency of organic food consumption was associated with a reduced risk of cancer. read more
Research published in JAMA Oncology appears to show a reduced risk of ovarian cancer among regular users of of low-dose aspirin. read more
Researchers, publishing in PLOS, report that the consumption of food products with lower nutritional quality is associated with a higher risk of cancer. read more
Monsanto was ordered to pay $289m damages to a man who claimed herbicides containing glyphosate, including Roundup, contributed to his cancer. read more
Scientists publishing in Oncogene examine – using mice – whether a substance in cannabis plants might boost treatments for patients with pancreatic cancer. read more
Scientists present an abstract that discusses e-cigarettes and tobacco product use linked to increased risk of oral cancer at the International Association for Dental Research (IADR). read more
Johnson & Johnson has been ordered to pay $4.7bn (£3.6bn) in damages to 22 women who claimed that its talc products caused them to develop ovarian cancer.
A new cohort study, published in PLOS Medicine, examines the association of lifetime alcohol use with mortality and cancer risk in older adults. read more
A new study, published in Nature Medicine, investigates whether using the CRISPR/Cas9 genome editing tool may – in some instances – increase cancer risk in cells.
A paper in Nature Medicine details the case of a woman with metastatic breast cancer who was given T cell immunotherapy and is now cancer free. read more
We’ve heard from scientists that childhood leukaemia may be a rare response to a common infection. Others have aired their theories that things like electromagnetic radiation, power lines, and pollution may be responsible. But what does the evidence show? Do we know why some children get leukaemia and others don’t? read more
A new analysis, published in Nature Reviews Cancer, shows the likely causes of most cases of childhood leukaemia. read more
In a speech on the 21st May, the Prime Minister will highlight plans to transform outcomes for people with chronic diseases.
Researchers publishing in the Journal of Environment and Public Health investigate the association between risk of brain tumour and lifestyle … read more
