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October 2009 podcast

October is Breast Cancer Awareness Month, so we find out how our scientists are working to understand the disease and develop better treatments. We also get the lowdown on how to be breast aware, and hear about the importance of screening.

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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.

September 2009 podcast

We’re back after our summer break with news of a novel drug that’s showing promise for treating cancer in the lab, a new trial for treating lung cancer, and bad news for smokers of roll-up cigarettes. Plus, we find out about the importance of spotting the symptoms of cancer early – do you know what to look for?

July 2009 podcast

In this month’s podcast we head North to find out about a new cancer centre in Newcastle, aiming to bring benefits for cancer patients in the area. Plus, we catch up with former England rugby star Lawrence Dallaglio, to hear about his latest charity venture, and go through the keyhole, to reveal a new trial for bowel cancer surgery.