Cancer Research UK - Science UpdateThe latest news, views and opinions from Cancer Research UKCan healthy living really slow the ageing process- September 17, 2008 Most of us are aware that a healthy lifestyle is good for us it can reduce our risk of developing cancer and other diseases and even help us live longer. There are several reasons for this. For a start, healthy living reduces our exposure to damaging chemicals such as those in tobacco smoke. But an ...http://scienceblog.cancerresearchuk.org/2008/09/17/can-healthy-living-really-slow-the-agei... NICE rejection of four kidney cancer drugs our response- September 16, 2008 Thanks for all your comments on our blog about the recent decision by NICE to reject four drugs for advanced kidney cancer. We have been reading your comments, as well as emails we have received, and are now making our representation to NICE on this issue. You can read our full response in ...http://scienceblog.cancerresearchuk.org/2008/09/16/nice-rejection-of-four-kidney-cancer-dr... Big picture gene studies shed light on brain and pancreatic cancers- September 10, 2008 This week, scientists have gained an unprecedented insight into the cancer genome the full range of genes found in cancer cells. Massive experiments looking at almost all the known genes in the human genome have revealed fascinating genetic changes in two of the most lethal human cancers: pancreatic cancer and a type of brain ...http://scienceblog.cancerresearchuk.org/2008/09/10/big-picture-gene-studies-shed-light-on-... Listen to the September podcast- September 3, 2008 Septembers podcast is jam-packed with all the latest news and interviews from Cancer Research UK. Our roving reporter Anna Lacey takes a trip to a very special building site in darkest Hertfordshire its the site of our new 20 million Biotherapeutics Development unit, which will produce biological treatments for clinical trials. We also chat to TV ...http://scienceblog.cancerresearchuk.org/2008/09/03/listen-to-the-september-podcast/ The cervical cancer vaccine has arrived- September 3, 2008 September is here, bringing that back-to-school feeling. This year, along with a new pencil case and protractor, girls aged 11 and 12 will be getting an added extra a vaccine that will protect them against HPV, the virus that causes cervical cancer. The roll-out of the programme has already started in Scotland, as the lucky ...http://scienceblog.cancerresearchuk.org/2008/09/03/the-cervical-cancer-vaccine-has-arrived... Cure for all cancers - Hype or breakthrough- September 1, 2008 &8220;New hope of cure for all cancers&8221; declared the Daily Express front page on Monday morning, while the Daily Mail chimed in with &8220;Major breakthrough in cancer research.&8221; A somewhat more sedate Times opted for &8220;Better cancer drugs likely after protein breakthrough.&8221; Its obviously big and exciting ...http://scienceblog.cancerresearchuk.org/2008/09/01/%E2%80%9Ccure-for-all-cancers%E2%80%9D-... |