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Surfing 'Trojan-horses' stop tumour regrowth after chemotherapy or radiotherapy
An experimental "Trojan-horse" cancer therapy has completely eliminated prostate cancer in experiments on mice, according to Sheffield Cancer Research Centre researchers.
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MP Visit
Giving cancer patients hope for a brighter future
Local MPs and MEPs have been given a unique insight into the ground-breaking discoveries at The CR-UK/YCR Sheffield Cancer Research Centre which are making a global impact on lifesaving cancer treatments.
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Unlocking the secrets of DNA repair
Chemistry breakthrough could help in fight against colon and bowel cancer
Our scientists have unlocked one of the secrets to DNA repair. Their new research shows how some proteins recognise damaged bases within DNA. The discovery will help doctors identify a patient's susceptibility to certain types of cancer.
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Bob The Builder helps eat over 250 Cookies to raise money for Stand Up to Cancer
Bob the Builder plus many selfless staff and students eat over 250 Cookies for Stand Up to Cancer
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Stand Up to Cancer
Sheffield Researchers Stand Up To Cancer
A TEAM OF leading Sheffield cancer researchers took time out to stand up in their labs and show support for the new fundraising campaign - Stand Up To Cancer.
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Breakthrough in understanding lung cancer
Breakthrough in understanding lung cancer vulnerabilities points the way to new targeted therapy
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Researchers Night
Cancer Researchers put on a show
The doors of the University’s laboratories, libraries and lecture theatres were flung open in spectacular style by more than 80 academics at Researchers’ Night held in September, part of Festival of the Mind.
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Scientists decode TREX
Scientists decode TREX which could see new treatments for cancer realised.
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Plain Packaging
Two million reasons to help protect the next generation
CR-UK needs your help to protect children from tobacco marketing. It takes just two minutes to sign our petition for plain packaging.
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Race For Life 2012
There’s only 11 days to go until thousands of women take to the streets to turn Sheffield pink. On Sunday, 15 July, mums and daughters, sisters and friends will line up on Arundel Gate for Cancer Research UK’s Race for Life. They will run, jog or walk 5km - all to raise money for the battle against cancer.