Sorry, you need to enable JavaScript to visit this website.
Skip to main content
University of Cambridge
  • Study at Cambridge
  • About the University
  • Research at Cambridge
Quick links
  • For Cambridge students
  • For staff
  • For alumni
  • For our researchers
  • Business and enterprise
  • Colleges and Departments
  • Give to Cambridge
  • Libraries
  • Museums and collections
Home
  • Study at Cambridge
  • Undergraduate
    • Undergraduate courses
    • Applying
    • Events and open days
    • Fees and finance
  • Postgraduate
    • Postgraduate courses
    • How to apply
    • Postgraduate events
    • Fees and funding
  • International students
  • Continuing education
  • Lifelong learning
  • Courses in education
  • About the University
  • How the University and Colleges work
  • Term dates and calendars
  • History
  • Map
  • Visiting the University
  • News
  • Annual reports
  • A global university
  • Equality and diversity
  • Events
  • Public engagement
  • Jobs
  • Give to Cambridge
  • Research at Cambridge
  • For Cambridge students
  • For staff
  • For alumni
  • For our researchers
  • Business and enterprise
  • Colleges and Departments
  • Give to Cambridge
  • Libraries
  • Museums and collections

Breadcrumb

  • Home
  • Cancer Research UK (CRUK)

Cancer Research UK (CRUK) Subscribe to RSS - Cancer Research UK (CRUK)

Female patient undergoing a mammogram screening with the assistance of a healthcare professional

NICE referral criteria miss up to 95% of women under 50 who go on to develop breast cancer within 10 years

04 Aug 2026
The National Institute for Health and Care Excellence (NICE) criteria used to decide who should be referred by GPs for further breast cancer risk...
Read more
Cigarettes in an ashtray

Study reveals why DNA damage from smoking and UV rays may cause cancer in some people but not others

27 Jul 2026
Scientists have found the first direct evidence of the powerful role our genetic makeup plays in influencing our risk of cancer, with inherited genes...
Read more
Urine samples

Urine test could help detect lung cancer years before symptoms occur

26 May 2026
Cambridge scientists hunting tell-tale killer ‘zombie’ cells that signal early lung cancer have developed a world-first urine test that could...
Read more

Community Knowledge Incubator Fund

22 May 2026
We are delighted to announce this year's awardees of the Community Knowledge Incubator Fund. The fund seeks to strengthen support for communities to...
Read more
Rebecca Fitzgerald demonstrates the capsule sponge

Scientists confirm precursor to commonest form of oesophageal cancer – offering opportunities to catch the disease early

16 Apr 2026
Scientists have found the strongest evidence to date that a condition known as Barrett’s oesophagus is the starting point for all cases of oesophageal...
Read more
Visualisation of part of the breast map

Most detailed map to date of breast tissue changes reveals role of menopause in cancer susceptibility

31 Mar 2026
Scientists have created the most detailed map to date, comprised of over 3 million cells, showing how breast tissue changes as women age – including...
Read more
Menopausal woman experiencing a hot flush (stock image)

Hot flush treatment has anti-breast cancer activity, study finds

05 Jan 2026
A drug mimicking the hormone progesterone has anti-cancer activity when used together with conventional anti-oestrogen treatment for women with breast...
Read more
Dr Richard Mair

Cancer Detectives: new Channel 4 documentary showcases Cambridge brain cancer trial

27 Nov 2025
A Cambridge researcher offering new hope to people with brain tumours is the focus of a documentary exploring the science behind the next big...
Read more
Circuit board with running data by a glowing lines

AI tool can analyse complex cancer images rapidly – offering potential to personalise treatment

19 Nov 2025
Complex digital images of tissue samples that can take an experienced pathologist up to 20 minutes to annotate could be analysed in just one minute...
Read more

Pagination

  • Page 1
  • Next page ››
Subscribe to Cancer Research UK (CRUK)

Connect with us

  • Facebook
  • Instagram
  • LinkedIn
  • X
  • YouTube
University of Cambridge

© 2026 University of Cambridge

  • Contact the University
  • Accessibility
  • Freedom of information
  • Privacy policy and cookies
  • Statement on Modern Slavery
  • Terms and conditions
  • University A-Z

Study at Cambridge

  • Undergraduate
  • Postgraduate
  • Lifelong learning
  • Courses in education

About the University

  • How the University and Colleges work
  • Give to Cambridge
  • Jobs
  • Map
  • Visiting the University
  • Cambridge University Press & Assessment

Research at Cambridge

  • Research news
  • About research at Cambridge
  • Public engagement