Our research in Plymouth
Cancer Research UK is funding a number of clinical trials taking place in Plymouth. Researchers based at Derriford Hospital are co-ordinating a national clinical trial for a type of blood cancer called mantle cell lymphoma. They are investigating whether adding a new drug, rituximab, to the standard chemotherapy treatment will help to improve survival.
Below are some of the highlights of our research in Plymouth.
Click on the names below to find out more about each scientist
These pages contain highlights of the research we fund in this city - we'll be updating and expanding them regularly. Please visit our Funding & Research website for detailed scientific information about our research.
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Lymphoma
Dr Simon Rule
Derriford Hospital
Plymouth Hospitals NHS Trust, Plymouth
Investigating new treatments for lymphoma
Dr Simon Rule is researching new treatments for lymphoma, a cancer of the white blood cells. His team are carrying out a clinical trial looking at treatments for a rare but aggressive form of the disease called mantle cell lymphoma.
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