Cancer Research UK
Press releases

• Stopping smoking suddenly can be key to success
  (27.01.2006)

  Smokers who kick the habit on the spur of the moment are more likely to be successful than those who plan to stop smoking in advance – according to a new report published today in the British Medical Journal.

• DNA repair mystery solved
  (26.01.2006)

  Cancer Research UK scientists believe the final piece of the picture of how cells fix a severe type of DNA damage – thereby reducing the chances that the cells become cancerous – will fall into place tomorrow (Friday 27 January 2006) when they publish their latest findings in the journal Cell.

• Early form of breast cancer on the rise
  (25.01.2006)

  The number of registered cases of an early form of breast cancer called Ductal carcinoma in situ (DCIS) has increased, according to new figures released today by Cancer Research UK

• Birmingham researchers use new approach to 'break the code' for liver cancer tests
  (24.01.2006)

  Scientists at Birmingham University are using cutting edge technologies to move closer to a blood test that will improve early diagnosis of liver cancer in high risk groups, according to research published in the British Journal of Cancer today (Tuesday 24 January 2006).

• Race for Life - Join in the UK's biggest women's fundraising series
  (16.01.2006)

  Up to 750,000 women are expected to join in Cancer Research UK's Race for Life, supported by Tesco, which celebrates its 13th anniversary in 2006. The unique women-only 5km walk or run promises to be the biggest yet with 240 events at venues across the UK.

• GPs offered free course on mouth cancer
  (11.01.2006)

  Doctors can learn how to help tackle the growing problem of mouth cancer thanks to a new online course

• Obese people turn a blind eye to health risks
  (6.01.2006)

  More than a quarter of obese and overweight people do not want to lose weight and many more are unaware of the benefits brought by a healthy lifestyle, a new survey by Cancer Research UK reveals.