Cancer type

Cancer Research UK scientists have developed a new way to analyse blood for evidence of cancer that could be up to ten times more sensitive than previous methods.

Scientists working on the TRACERx project have mapped how the immune systems responds to lung tumours over time

Our scientists are using hydrogels to understand more about how pancreatic cancer cells spread.

New research reveals how some cancer cells double their genome to help them survive. Find out more about cancer’s ‘spare tyre’.

Our Grand Challenge scientists have discovered that a common type of bacteria found in our guts could contribute to bowel cancer.

Our scientists are growing a living ovarian cancer biobank in Manchester.

We’ve helped Google Health with AI research which has the potential to improve breast cancer screening and save the NHS time and money.

Poo is an important source of clues when it comes to detecting bowel cancer early. We chat to some of our researchers who are using poo to understand more about what’s going on in the gut.

A number of cancer types can be detected in pee. We speak to our scientists who are developing urine tests that aim to detect bladder and pancreatic cancer earlier.

The Personalised Breast Cancer Programme in Cambridge is pioneering ways to tackle hard-to-treat breast cancer.