Research Spotlight
Research Spotlight
19/02/2025
Can a simple blood test spot the signs of skin cancer returning?
Scientists at the Cancer Research UK National Biomarker Centre in Manchester have developed a simple blood test which can detect traces of skin cancer at a very early stage even when a scan looks normal.
Research Spotlight
07/02/2025
DIETRICH study tests high-fibre route to reducing cancer treatment side effects in NHS patients
The study will see cancer patients in the NHS are being given extra fibre aimed at reducing the unpleasant side effects of radiotherapy and potentially increasing its effectiveness.
Research Spotlight
01/10/2024
The Alarm frontman takes part in blood cancer clinical trial
The Alarm frontman takes part in blood cancer clinical trial for blood cancer which has seen his cancer 'melt away' after taking a combination of blood cancer drugs being trialled at The Christie NHS Foundation Trust in Manchester.
Research Spotlight
01/10/2024
Largest lung cancer clinical trial starts to recruit patients
Research Spotlight
01/10/2024
Two trials help mum with metastatic breast cancer on road to recovery
A mum of two from Altrincham in Greater Manchester with breast cancer has seen her tumours decrease by 65% thanks to clinical trials at The Christie NHS Foundation Trust in Manchester.
Research Spotlight
18/08/2024
New method could lower radiotherapy doses for some cancer patients
Research Spotlight
08/08/2024
Ground-breaking study reveals previously unknown genetic causes of colorectal cancer
A pioneering study, led by UK universities has provided the most comprehensive analysis to date of the genetic makeup of colorectal cancer.
Research Spotlight
25/07/2024
Government can save lives and smash inequalities by changing prostate cancer guidelines, say experts
Research Spotlight
25/06/2024
Mum of three cancer-free after taking part in the PRIME-RT clinical trial at The Christie
As part of the trial, Lyndsey received a combination of radiotherapy together with chemotherapy alongside a new immunotherapy*** drug called Durvalumab
Research Spotlight
21/06/2024
Cancer Research UK National Biomarker Centre opens
Research Spotlight
22/03/2024
Kinder test could improve diagnosis of womb cancer
A simple, safe and accurate test that identifies women with womb cancer from a sample taken from the vagina has been developed by clinician scientists from The University of Manchester.
Research Spotlight
29/02/2024