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Cancer Research UK to investigate new drug combination in lung cancer
Cancer Research UK’s Drug Development Office has opened the first trial of a new drug combination in patients with advanced solid tumours and in a subset of patients who have non-small cell lung cancer. This trial will combine two compounds that aim to starve the tumours while simultaneously blocking cancer cell growth.
17 May 2012
Premature deaths from cancer in the UK fall below 14,000 for middle age
The number of people in their 50s dying prematurely from cancer in the UK has fallen below 14,000 for the first time in 40 years according to new Cancer Research UK figures published today.
15 May 2012
Public back an end to tobacco marketing to children
The vast majority (84 per cent) of UK adults believe that children should not be exposed to any tobacco marketing according to new data published by Cancer Research UK today (Monday).
14 May 2012
Cancer patients seek reassurance through nurse helplines
A survey by Cancer Research UK’s helpline nurses has revealed that patients mainly need information to understand their situation and for peace of mind - not just to make treatment choices. The results are published today in Cancer Nursing Practice.
14 May 2012
Trial launched into curry chemical’s cancer-fighting properties
Compounds found in curry are being investigated as a way of improving drug response in patients with advanced bowel cancer in a new study launched today (Monday).
7 May 2012
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External news articles provided by Adfero (2006 - July 2011) and The Press Association (July 2011 onwards):

Experimental drug could target melanoma that spreads to brain
A new drug could be effective for the treatment of melanoma that has spread to the brain, according to an early-stage clinical trial.
18 May 2012
Study uncovers genetic diversity of breast cancer
Nine new genes involved in the development of breast cancer have been uncovered by Cambridge researchers, bringing the total number to at least 40.
16 May 2012
NICE recommends prostate cancer drug abiraterone
The National Institute for Health and Clinical Excellence (NICE) has issued new draft guidance recommending the use of previously rejected prostate cancer drug abiraterone (Zytiga) on the NHS.
16 May 2012
NICE recommends new targeted lung cancer treatment
A new treatment for a type of non-small-cell lung cancer (NSCLC) has been made available on the NHS.
10 May 2012
Whole-genome sequencing uncovers new skin cancer gene
US scientists have used high-tech DNA sequencing to uncover a new gene linked to melanoma – the most serious form of skin cancer
9 May 2012
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