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Sheffield Cancer Research

Bringing medicine, science, engineering and social sciences together to understand the world’s biggest challenges in cancer. Developing innovative solutions to improve the lives of patients today and tomorrow.

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Latest news

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Promising saliva test development for early detection of head and neck cancer

Researchers at the University of Sheffield are pioneering a new method to detect head and neck cancer using a simple saliva sample, a development that could transform early diagnosis and improve survival rates for thousands of patients each year.
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The Bowhead Whale’s secret to longevity and cancer resistance

Researchers link the bowhead whale’s remarkable longevity and cancer resistance to a DNA-repair protein: CIRBP
Jim Catto and YCR staff and patient at Sheffield winter gardens

Yorkshire Cancer Research campaign featuring university researcher marks cancer diagnoses over Christmas

Professor Jim Catto from the university is working with Yorkshire Cancer Research to investigate how a national screening programme for prostate cancer could be introduced for men at risk of developing the disease.

Published by the BBC
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Research uncovers potential new pathway to tackle chemotherapy resistance in throat cancer

Researcher uncovers new evidence that could help improve treatment options for patients with hard-to-treat throat cancer.
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