Institute of Cancer Research

AI better than biopsy at assessing some cancers, study finds

Researchers in UK say new tool could help ensure patients at high risk are identified promptly

Andrew Gregory Health editor

31, Oct, 2023 @11:30 PM

Discovery of bacteria linked to prostate cancer hailed as potential breakthrough

Scientists don’t yet know if the microbes are causative, but if proven it could save thousands of lives

Ian Sample Science editor

19, Apr, 2022 @11:01 PM

New cancer treatment uses body’s cellular waste disposal to flag harmful proteins

Centre established in London with philanthropic donation to exploit promising new techniques

Robin McKie

03, Apr, 2022 @9:30 AM

‘For 30 years I’ve been obsessed by why children get leukaemia. Now we have an answer’

Newly knighted cancer scientist Mel Greaves explains why a cocktail of microbes could give protection against disease

Robin McKie

30, Dec, 2018 @9:00 AM

Stress and trauma are not causes of breast cancer, research rules

Institute of Cancer Research study of 100,000 women finds that those who developed illness did not suffer more stress than those who did not

Sarah Boseley

14, Jul, 2016 @11:01 PM

Statins 'could be valuable addition to breast cancer treatment'

Research shows some early tumours can produce molecule made from cholesterol which can mimic oestrogen

Sarah Boseley Health editor

31, May, 2016 @11:01 PM

Could the 'triple whammy' technique that beat HIV/Aids win battle against cancer?

New gene treatments that attack tumours on multiple fronts can prolong life – but also show cancer cells are more complex than scientists had thought

Robin McKie, science editor

24, Aug, 2013 @11:05 PM

Scientists prove cancer can be passed on in the womb

A team at the Institute of Cancer Research working with colleagues in Japan, has found a cancer case that has defied accepted theories of biology

Sarah Boseley

12, Oct, 2009 @7:44 PM

Scientists find genetic key to some breast cancers

· Discovery may spare patients chemotherapy

· Clinical trials planned for 'targeted' treatment

Polly Curtis, health correspondent

04, Dec, 2006 @11:38 AM

John Hind on the renaissance of the moustache

John Hind on why men are brushing up on a 'seksy' upper lip.

John Hind

19, Nov, 2006 @12:04 AM

Faulty gene 'doubles risk of breast cancer'

Women with a faulty version of the BRIP1 gene are twice as likely to develop breast cancer, according to research by scientists at the Institute of Cancer Research published in the journal Nature Genetics.

Ian Sample

09, Oct, 2006 @10:01 AM

Women with damaged ATM gene more likely to develop cancer

Women who inherit a damaged version of a particular gene are more than twice as likely to develop breast cancer, according to research published today.

Sarah Hall, health correspondent

10, Jul, 2006 @10:44 AM