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We are are helping to end death and disease caused by cancer, saving more lives by detecting early and personalising treatments. The experiences of patients and their families shape every stage of research and of plans for the Cambridge Cancer Research Hospital, as we work together to change the story of cancer.

Professor Jean Abraham speaking to a patient

Cambridge is changing the story of cancer

15 July 2024

Find out about groundbreaking cancer research at Cambridge, including our planned new hospital, how we're studying the earliest stages of cancer, how AI is helping fight the disease, and the patients playing a key role in our work.

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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...

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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...

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Speaker spotlight: Dr Inês Prata Machado

06 Mar 2026

For Brain Tumour Awareness Month 2026, we spoke to Dr Inês Prata Machado about her work at the CRUK Cambridge Centre where interdisciplinary teams...

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Celebrating women through research: The Cambridge Festival marks International Women’s Day

06 Mar 2026

To mark International Women’s Day (Sunday 8 March), the Cambridge Festival (16 March–2 April) is spotlighting the outstanding achievements of women...

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Emerging tumours (labelled in red) and the fibroblast-derived niche (grey), plus top-down view showing nuclei (blue)

Discovery of why only some early tumours survive could help catch and treat cancer at very earliest stages

04 Mar 2026

Cambridge scientists have shown that when tumours first emerge, interactions with healthy cells in the underlying supportive tissue determine their...

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Speaker spotlight: In Conversation with the Radiotherapy Research PPIE Group

24 Feb 2026

Ahead of our key-note talk on the future of breast cancer, we spoke with members of the Radiotherapy Research Patient and Public Involvement and...

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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...

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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...

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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...

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Roger Jackson from Bedford, the first NHS patient to receive histotripsy at CUH, outside a trial setting

Addenbrooke’s begins innovative liver cancer treatment for first patients in Europe

22 Oct 2025

A Cambridge patient has become the first person in Europe to receive cutting-edge histotripsy treatment outside of a clinical trial, after the...

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Still from Shades of Survival

Shades of Survival: new film highlights inequalities in breast cancer care for Black women

14 Oct 2025

Shades of Survival, a powerful documentary film featuring Cambridge researchers, highlights global inequities in breast cancer care for Black women...

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Female cancer patient in clinic lobby chats with unseen friend

15,000 women a year with breast cancer could benefit from whole genome sequencing

07 Oct 2025

Whole genome sequencing offered to breast cancer patients is likely to identify unique genetic features that could either guide immediate treatment...

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