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July 2011 podcast This month we bring you highlights from the UK's annual cancer data conference, including evidence that more men are dying from, rather than with, prostate cancer. Plus, worrying variations in cancer survival, increased spending on cancer research, and we take a look at a day in the life of our Cancer Information Nurses.Listen | Listen in your iPhone | Download | View full cache | Visit Website
June 2011 podcastThis month we bring you news highlights from the world's largest annual cancer conference including two new melanoma drugs, and a new drug that could prevent breast cancer.Listen | Listen in your iPhone | Download | View full cache | Visit Website
May 2011 podcastThis month: Genetic testing could mean fewer women need breast cancer screening, patients in England get increased access to cutting edge radiotherapy, and a report highlights how government cuts could hamper cancer research in the future. Plus, new guidelines to improve detection of ovarian cancer are planned, and we take a look at the latest developments in brain tumour research.Listen | Listen in your iPhone | Download | View full cache | Visit Website
April 2011 podcastThis month - tamoxifen could prevent breast cancer in women at high risk; new research highlights worrying differences in the results of bowel cancer surgery in England; at least 13,000 cancers each year in the UK are caused by alcohol; as under-18s are banned from using sunbeds, new figures show more than two under-35s are diagnosed with melanoma every day; and we celebrate success in our campaign to protect young people from tobacco.Listen | Listen in your iPhone | Download | View full cache | Visit Website
March 2011 podcastThis month - one in eight women will now get breast cancer during their lifetime, scientists find the first new cancer accelerator gene in five years, a genetic pattern could predict how aggressive prostate cancer is, Cancer Research UK launches a petition for better radiotherapy services , and sporting personality Gary Lineker does us a favour.Listen | Listen in your iPhone | Download | View full cache | Visit Website
March 2011 podcastThis month - one in eight women will now get breast cancer during their lifetime, scientists find the first new cancer accelerator gene in five years, a genetic pattern could predict how aggressive prostate cancer is, Cancer Research UK launches a petition for better radiotherapy services , and sporting personality Gary Lineker does us a favour.Listen | Listen in your iPhone | Download | View full cache | Visit Website
February 2011 podcastThis month we kick off the Year of Radiotherapy, raising awareness of this vital but undervalued cancer treatment, our top scientists are picked to form an elite team of stem cell researchers, and in this 'ask the experts' special edition, we ask our chief clinician and chief scientist where Cancer Research UK is heading in the future.Listen | Listen in your iPhone | Download | View full cache | Visit Website
February 2011 podcastThis month we kick off the Year of Radiotherapy, raising awareness of this vital but undervalued cancer treatment, our top scientists are picked to form an elite team of stem cell researchers, and in this 'ask the experts' special edition, we ask our chief clinician and chief scientist where Cancer Research UK is heading in the future.Listen | Listen in your iPhone | Download | View full cache | Visit Website
January 2011 podcastThis month a new study shows cancer survival in the UK is improving, but more work needs to be done, claims that a blood test could spot cancer are overhyped, we ask One Foot in the Grave star Richard Wilson why he's supporting us, and we take a look at why it's worth sticking to your healthy new year resolutions.Listen | Listen in your iPhone | Download | View full cache | Visit Website
January 2011 podcastThis month a new study shows cancer survival in the UK is improving, but more work needs to be done, claims that a blood test could spot cancer are overhyped, we ask One Foot in the Grave star Richard Wilson why he's supporting us, and we take a look at why it's worth sticking to your healthy new year resolutions.Listen | Listen in your iPhone | Download | View full cache | Visit Website
December 2010 podcastThis month, a small daily dose of aspirin could cut deaths from cancer, new trial results bring fresh hope to children with leukaemia, cancer is the nation¿s number one fear but more than a third think getting the disease is down to fate, and we find out about how far we¿ve come in treating childhood cancer over the past fifty years.Listen | Listen in your iPhone | Download | View full cache | Visit Website
November 2010 podcastThis month, HPV testing and vaccination could mean women only have to be screened twice in their life for cervical cancer, radiotherapy combined with hormone therapy boosts survival from prostate cancer, only half as many lung cancer patients in England are getting potentially lifesaving surgery compared to the best countries in the world, and we hear from our supporters who met their local MPs at Cancer Research UK's first Westminster lobby event.Listen | Listen in your iPhone | Download | View full cache | Visit Website
November 2010 podcastIn this month's podcast, we've got all the latest news from the NCRI Cancer Conference, held in Liverpool at the beginning of November.
We find out how HPV testing and vaccination could mean women only have to be screened twice in their life for cervical cancer, while the latest clinical trial results show that radiotherapy combined with hormone therapy boosts survival from prostate cancer.
Also, a new study shows that only half as many lung cancer patients in England are getting poten ... Listen | Listen in your iPhone | Download | View full cache | Visit Website
October 2010 podcastThis month, a report highlights radiotherapy's Cinderella status, an international trial raises the hope of more effective treatment for pancreatic cancer, scientists find a new genetic region affecting cancer risk in women who already have a faulty gene, and TV presenter Gaby Roslin talks to us about bowel cancer.Listen | Listen in your iPhone | Download | View full cache | Visit Website
October 2010 podcastThis month, a report highlights radiotherapy's Cinderella status, an international trial raises the hope of more effective treatment for pancreatic cancer, scientists find a new genetic region affecting cancer risk in women who already have a faulty gene, and TV presenter Gaby Roslin talks to us about bowel cancer.Listen | Listen in your iPhone | Download | View full cache | Visit Website
September 2010 podcastThis month, genetic markers could help doctors assess if a patient¿s melanoma will respond to chemotherapy, researchers are developing a breath test that could detect lung, breast, bowel and prostate cancers, the number of teen smokers has dropped since selling cigarettes to under 18s became illegal, and we discuss threats to legislation to protect young people from tobacco marketing.Listen | Listen in your iPhone | Download | View full cache | Visit Website
September 2010 podcastThis month, genetic markers could help doctors assess if a patient¿s melanoma will respond to chemotherapy, researchers are developing a breath test that could detect lung, breast, bowel and prostate cancers, the number of teen smokers has dropped since selling cigarettes to under 18s became illegal, and we discuss threats to legislation to protect young people from tobacco marketing.Listen | Listen in your iPhone | Download | View full cache | Visit Website
August 2010 podcastIn this month's podcast we hear how long-term survival from many cancers has doubled since the 70s, and new research reveals how to reduce side effects caused by some childhood cancer treatments. Plus, womb cancer rates have risen dramatically over the past three decades, and we find out about the biggest ever study on diet and cancer risk.Listen | Listen in your iPhone | Download | View full cache | Visit Website
August 2010 podcastIn this month's podcast we hear how long-term survival from many cancers has doubled since the 70s, and new research reveals how to reduce side effects caused by some childhood cancer treatments. Plus, womb cancer rates have risen dramatically over the past three decades, and we find out about the biggest ever study on diet and cancer risk.Listen | Listen in your iPhone | Download | View full cache | Visit Website
July 2010 podcastThis month, we discover how the cell's 'stopwatch' could be used as a test for leukaemia, how nearly a thousand breast cancer deaths could be prevented every year, and why claims of a breast cancer vaccine are over-hyped. Plus, we take a look at a brand new initiative aiming to revolutionise cancer treatment in the UK.Listen | Listen in your iPhone | Download | View full cache | Visit Website
July 2010 podcastThis month, we discover how the cell's 'stopwatch' could be used as a test for leukaemia, how nearly a thousand breast cancer deaths could be prevented every year, and why claims of a breast cancer vaccine are over-hyped. Plus, we take a look at a brand new initiative aiming to revolutionise cancer treatment in the UK.Listen | Listen in your iPhone | Download | View full cache | Visit Website
June 2010 podcastIn this month's podcast we find out how older women can benefit from breast screening, and hear about the latest research into genes that cause breast cancer. We also get the low-down on the latest Cancer Research UK Centre in Leeds - part of a growing network across the UK.
Plus, we take a look at the latest research into mobile phones and cancer risk, following confusing headlines in the media. We discuss what the scientific evidence shows, and how it shapes our health advice.Listen | Listen in your iPhone | Download | View full cache | Visit Website
June 2010 podcastIn this month's podcast we find out how older women can benefit from breast screening, and hear about the latest research into genes that cause breast cancer. We also get the low-down on the latest Cancer Research UK Centre in Leeds - part of a growing network across the UK.
Plus, we take a look at the latest research into mobile phones and cancer risk, following confusing headlines in the media. We discuss what the scientific evidence shows, and how it shapes our health advice.Listen | Listen in your iPhone | Download | View full cache | Visit Website
May 2010 podcastIn the May podcast, we hear about impressive results from a new trial of bowel cancer screening, which could save thousands of lives. We get to the bottom of the headlines declaring that "fruit and veg don't prevent cancer", and meet our new Children's Cancer Trials Team in Birmingham. And a bill to protect children from sunbeds finally becomes law.Listen | Listen in your iPhone | Download | View full cache | Visit Website
May 2010 podcastIn the May podcast, we hear about impressive results from a new trial of bowel cancer screening, which could save thousands of lives. We get to the bottom of the headlines declaring that "fruit and veg don't prevent cancer", and meet our new Children's Cancer Trials Team in Birmingham. And a bill to protect children from sunbeds finally becomes law.Listen | Listen in your iPhone | Download | View full cache | Visit Website
April 2010 podcastCancer Research UK podcast April 2010Listen | Listen in your iPhone | Download | View full cache | Visit Website
April 2010 podcastIn the April podcast we hear about a test that could one day help doctors to tailor breast cancer treatment more effectively to specific groups of patients. Plus, a bill to protect children from the dangers of sunbeds takes another step towards becoming law.
We're also looking forward to the coming summer with a special focus on the sun and skin cancer. Shocking new figures show that melanoma rates are rising, particularly in 'baby boomers'. We investigate why this is happening, reveal the ... Listen | Listen in your iPhone | Download | View full cache | Visit Website
March 2010 podcastIn 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 glioblas ... Listen | Listen in your iPhone | Download | View full cache | Visit Website
March 2010 podcastIn 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 glioblas ... Listen | Listen in your iPhone | Download | View full cache | Visit Website
February 2010 podcastIn 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.Listen | Listen in your iPhone | Download | View full cache | Visit Website
February 2010 podcastIn 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.Listen | Listen in your iPhone | Download | View full cache | Visit Website
January 2010 podcastThe 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.Listen | Listen in your iPhone | Download | View full cache | Visit Website
January 2010 podcastThe 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.Listen | Listen in your iPhone | Download | View full cache | Visit Website
December 2009 podcastThe December podcast brings you the latest news from Cancer Research UK. Plus, a special report about the alarming number of children using sunbeds.Listen | Listen in your iPhone | Download | View full cache | Visit Website
December 2009 podcastThe December podcast brings you the latest news from Cancer Research UK. Plus, a special report about the alarming number of children using sunbeds.Listen | Listen in your iPhone | Download | View full cache | Visit Website
November 2009 podcastThe 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.Listen | Listen in your iPhone | Download | View full cache | Visit Website
November 2009 podcastThe 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.Listen | Listen in your iPhone | Download | View full cache | Visit Website
October 2009 podcastOctober 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.Listen | Listen in your iPhone | Download | View full cache | Visit Website
October 2009 podcastOctober 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.Listen | Listen in your iPhone | Download | View full cache | Visit Website
October 2008 podcastOctober¿s podcast is all about breast cancer. Find out how computers could help to relieve pressure on the NHS breast screening programme, discover the best way to check yourself, and hear about the latest research from the lab. Plus, we hear how one breast cancer survivor is braving the cold of the North Sea to raise money for our vital research.Listen | Listen in your iPhone | Download | View full cache | Visit Website
October 2006 podcastThe October podcast kicks off with a roundup from the NCRI conference, catching up with the latest developments in cancer research from around the world. We'll also be finding out about all the activities surrounding Breast Cancer Awareness Month. And there's a chance to win a limited edition pink rubber duck, signed by Sarah Cawood.Listen | Listen in your iPhone | Download | View full cache | Visit Website
November 2007 podcastIn November¿s podcast we catch up on the latest news from the National Cancer Research Institute Conference, and discover how to spot the symptoms of lung cancer. Plus, find out how you can give a Christmas gift to help our scientists.Listen | Listen in your iPhone | Download | View full cache | Visit Website
June 2008 podcastIn the June podcast we hear how one of our scientists changed sides to become a patient on a clinical trial, discover the online support available for people with cancer, and pound the park with Race for Life.Listen | Listen in your iPhone | Download | View full cache | Visit Website
June 2007 podcastIn the June podcast we hear about Cancer Research UK¿s ambitious goals for the year 2020, as well as finding out what makes cancer spread around the body. Plus, how a blog about one man¿s experience of cancer became a book.Listen | Listen in your iPhone | Download | View full cache | Visit Website
July 2008 podcastIn July¿s podcast we hear about new clinical trials for womb and prostate cancer, discover how Cancer Research UK has put together crack teams of top scientists to solve the biggest scientific mysteries, and find out how our scientists are working to relieve pain for people with cancer.Listen | Listen in your iPhone | Download | View full cache | Visit Website
January 2009 podcastIn the January podcast we look back over a year of progress, from fundamental lab discoveries to clinical trials. We find out how stem cells may fuel bowel cancer, and discover the Nobel prize-winning secrets within sea urchins. Plus, Cancer Research UK¿s Chief Executive Harpal Kumar tells us about the charity¿s new five-year strategy for research, aimed at improving cancer survival.Listen | Listen in your iPhone | Download | View full cache | Visit Website
February 2009 podcastIn the February podcast we find out how tiny fruit flies can point the way to new discoveries about cancer, and former Atomic Kitten Liz McClarnon shows off her design for the 2009 Race for Life T-shirt. And have you had an experience of cancer? We discover what happens when someone shares their story about cancer with us.Listen | Listen in your iPhone | Download | View full cache | Visit Website
February 2008 podcastIn the February podcast we find out how discoveries made in the lab are transformed into the cancer drugs of the future. Also we discuss a new study showing that black British women are more likely to get breast cancer at a younger age than white women, and find out how clearing out your wardrobe could help to beat childhood cancer.Listen | Listen in your iPhone | Download | View full cache | Visit Website
December 2008 podcastIn December's podcast we hear about the courage of one little girl who was diagnosed with a brain tumour when she was just over a year old. We find out about the latest advances in targeted treatments for cancer, and discover how researchers are using magnetic resonance imaging, or MRI, to find out how well cancer drugs are working. Plus, our scientists in Cambridge have uncovered the molecules that cause resistance to tamoxifen in women with breast cancer ¿ and it could lead to big improv ... Listen | Listen in your iPhone | |