Cancer Research UK
Press releases

• Scientists unravel how smoking causes cancer
  (14.05.2008)

  Scientists have for the first time pinpointed a protein that explains how smoking can directly lead to genetic changes that cause cancer – research published today (Tuesday) in the British Journal of Cancer* reveals.

• Cancer Research UK honours business
  (9.05.2008)

  Cancer Research UK has this week celebrated its inaugural Business Supporters' Awards, in celebration of the contribution made by business to help the charity beat cancer.

• Charity launches blog to bust cancer myths
  (9.05.2008)

  The misinformation and confusion that often hovers around health and science stories will soon be dispelled by top science bloggers at Cancer Research UK.

• Researchers launch lung cancer screening trial
  (8.05.2008)

  Scientists are testing a new way of detecting lung cancer at an early stage in people at greatest risk of developing the disease.

• New chemicals shield 'genome guardian'
  (5.05.2008)

  Cancer Research UK scientists have discovered a potent group of chemicals that protect p53 – a major anti-tumour gene – from destruction, a study published in Cancer Cell* today (Monday) reveals.

• Holiday 'binge tanning' increasing skin cancer risk for young brits
  (5.05.2008)

  Over a third of under 25s spend more than five hours a day in the sun