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News: Anti-psychotic drug gives clues to target cancer 'stem cells'
A key type of cancer cell that drives tumours' growth can be neutralised without damaging healthy cells, according to researchers in Canada.
25 May 2012
News: Shelved sleep disorder drug neutralises 'undruggable' cancer cells
US scientists have used an abandoned sleep disorder drug to target a cancer protein in mice that was previously considered 'undruggable'.
23 May 2012
News: Study confirms 'flexi scope' test reduces bowel cancer deaths
A bowel cancer screening test, soon to be introduced in England, reduces the number of new cases and deaths from the disease, a US study has confirmed.
22 May 2012
News: 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
News: 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