The Latest Breaking News from Cancer Research UK

Pioneering urine test detects presence of ‘zombie’ cells in lung tissue

The majority of cases of lung cancer are diagnosed at a late stage when it is harder to treat.

A new study warned that the ‘current trajectory of cancer costs is unsustainable’.

For the first time since 2021, a pill used to help people quit smoking – varenicline – will again be available on the NHS.

India is not an exception to the fact that cancer is still one of the most difficult medical issues in the world. "There are things you can do to reduce your risk, but not all cancers can be prevented," according to Cancer Research UK. The rising incidence of cancer in…

Varenicline works by tackling nicotine cravings and also helps with withdrawal symptoms, such as irritability and trouble sleeping.

Tumours could be reduced by targeting genetic material driving their growth with a new drug in early-stage trials

Lung cancer experts tell Lisa Salmon that although smoking causes most cases, nearly a third are in non-smokers.

Researchers called for public health campaigns to raise awareness of the dangers of casual smoking.