Podcast Archive
February 2010 podcast
In the February podcast we find out how scientists may have found an unexpected use for so-called “junk” DNA and how many cases of cervical cancer could be prevented by the HPV vaccination programme.
There’s exciting news about the progress of a private member’s bill to ban sunbed use for under-18s. And we bring you a special report on a new campaign from the Department of Health to highlight the health risks of alcohol.
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March 2010 podcast
In the March podcast we find out how US scientists have made an important step toward personalised treatment for cancer, and discuss whether gas hobs can increase cancer risk. We also hear about the latest clinical trial results, showing that breast cancer can be treated successfully with fewer, higher doses of radiotherapy. And our reporter Anna Lacey discovers how our researchers are developing better ways to deliver radiotherapy to patients with a type of brain tumour known as glioblastoma multiforme.
January 2010 podcast
The January podcast brings you all the latest headlines from Cancer Research UK, from the 'postcode lottery' of cancer survival in the UK to groundbreaking research into the genes involved in cancer. Plus, a special report on quitting smoking for the New Year.
December 2009 podcast
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November 2009 podcast
The November podcast brings you the highlights from the 2009 NCRI Cancer Conference in Birmingham - the biggest of its kind in the UK. We bring you the latest research into how cancer spreads and the results of a trial testing a new way of delivering radiotherapy. Plus, we find out about the upcoming cancer drugs of the future.
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