How does patient advocacy add value to cancer research?
We spoke with Patrick McGuire, Chair of the Cancer Grand Challenges Advocacy Panel, about his newly published article in @cellpress.bsky.social.
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In a Richard Doll Seminar hosted by Philip Awadalla @oxpop.bsky.social, Magdalena Skipper @nature.com presents: 'Will 21st century science be done by AI agents and who will be accountable?'
When: 1 PM 28 April
Where: Richard Doll & MS Teams.
Register below 👇
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It's brilliant to see Dame Deborah's mum, Heather, appearing in the latest episode of the Bowelbabe Fund's new Toilet Talk series, which is helping to smash taboos and raise awareness of the signs and symptoms this #BowelCancerAwarenessMonth.
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What is metformin? Metformin is a medicine used by tens of millions of people worldwide, mainly for type 2 diabetes. Lab results suggest metformin could also make cancer less likely to occur in people with Li Fraumeni syndrome, although currently this is only a theory. The MILI clinical trial has been set up to test this.
Metformin is a drug used mainly to treat diabetes.
Research suggests it may reduce the risk of cancer developing in people with Li Fraumeni syndrome.
To learn about the MILI trial and LFS, visit mili.octru.ox.ac.uk
#TP53 #LiFraumeniSyndrome #LFS
@oncology.ox.ac.uk @oxfordcancer.bsky.social
I’m proud that alongside our friends, @prostatecanceruk.bsky.social, today we can share news about the ENHANCE trial, which hopes to improve hormone therapy for men with advanced prostate cancer. cruk.ink/4bj2JhH
Philanthropic support is already accelerating progress – from discovery science, to trials that are bringing hope to people affected by cancer. We’re now over halfway through our sector-leading campaign, but there’s more to do to achieve our goal of beating cancer together. Read more below.
On World Cancer Day, read my thoughts in the @theobserveruk.bsky.social on the new National Cancer Plan for England 👇 observer.co.uk/news/nationa...
Pink graphic with black and white text which reads 'What does the new National Cancer Plan for England mean for people affected by cancer?'
After years of campaigning, we’re pleased the government has today launched its National Cancer Plan for England.
We need the government to follow through on these promises to make sure that it can meet its ambition to save more lives from cancer.
Learn more about the Plan : cruk.ink/4awC9Cw
Blue graphic with black text which reads, "World Cancer Day, 4 February"
In the UK, nearly 1 in 2 people will get cancer in their lifetime. Today is World Cancer Day – a global day to raise awareness of cancer, and take action against it 🌍
Share this post to help us raise awareness.
#WorldCancerDay #WCD2026
In March, we're launching a new funding scheme to support patient-led cancer research ideas!
Hear from Catriona Gilmour Hamilton, Oxford Cancer's Patient and Public Involvement Manager, about how it will work. 👇 @medsci.ox.ac.uk @mplsoxford.bsky.social
www.cancer.ox.ac.uk/news/oxford-...
Curiosity is where every breakthrough begins 🔍 #KeepResearchCurious
First leukaemia patient to receive pioneering treatment on NHS says it is 'very sci-fi' www.bbc.co.uk/news/article... Research is where hope starts
Calling all members of the Oxford Cancer Network! 📢
Don't forget! Registration for our Annual Symposium, supported by the CRUK Oxford Centre, is now open until 3 March.
📆Event to take place on 31 March.
Find out more and register via our website 👇
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The next Cancer Prevention Research Conference will bring together scientists from across the globe to discuss primary cancer prevention research.
Hosted by the American Cancer Society & @cancerresearchuk.org, it will take place 3rd - 5th June. Register interest 👇
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As the year comes to a close, we’re reflecting on some of our 2025 highlights. 🥳
In June, we celebrated 2 years of the Oxford Cancer Immuno - Oncology Network (OCION). Read about some of OCION's key achievements on our website. 👇
www.cancer.ox.ac.uk/news/celebra...
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As the year comes to a close, we’re reflecting on some of our 2025 highlights. 🥳
In November, CRUK announced up to £2.06 million in funding to run a clinical trial of LungVax over the next four years. The trial is expected to begin in summer 2026.
Read more ⬇️
www.cancer.ox.ac.uk/news/world20...
Television highlight of the year! Thanks to everyone at Oxford Cancer for all you do for cancer patients and their families #ResearchIsWhereHopeStarts
We’re reflecting on some of our 2025 highlights. 🥳
The 1st episode of Channel 4's Cancer Detectives: Finding the Cures was broadcast in November. It follows Sarah Blagden, who is leading novel precision prevention cancer research, supported by Oxford Cancer. 🔻
As sueduncombe.bsky.social and I approach the end of the year we’re delighted that our cancerresearchuk.org 2025 fundraising challenge now stands at £5983 ( inc gift aid). Thanks to all who supported us #ResearchIsWhereHopeStarts @cancergrand.bsky.social @oxfordcancer.bsky.social
Such a beautiful evening on Tuesday at the @cancerresearchuk.org St Paul’s Carol Concert. We raised just over £800,000 for life-saving cancer research. Thank you to our committee, musicians, readers and everyone who attended and made it such a memorable event.
Proud to be a member of the Patient Involvement Team on this world class, lifesaving research. Research is where hope starts; research shapes the future; research transforms lives 👇👇
This week we've been Standing Up To Cancer. Since 2012, @cancerresearchuk.org's partnership with @channel4.bsky.social has raised over £113M, funding 73 projects to accelerate life-saving cancer tests and treatments for cancer patients who need them. Tune in tonight for an unmissable night of TV.
🎙️ Team Mutographs has been featured on the latest episode of The Rest is Science podcast, produced by @cancerresearchuk.org.
➡️ Listen: youtu.be/WGUBDeJ8MPM?...
➡️ Find out more about the Mutographs team’s journey & mission: www.cancergrandchallenges.org/mutographs
#CancerResearch #GlobalHealth
Smiling and cheering Cancer Research UK campaigners holding Smokefree UK placards celebrating outside the Senedd building
Big news for a #SmokefreeUK! @senedd.wales has voted for the Tobacco & Vapes Bill, which aims to help end cancers caused by smoking and create the first smokefree generation. We now want to see the Bill passed in @houseoflords.parliament.uk and implemented across all four nations.
Another positive step towards ending cancers caused by smoking in the UK. Congratulations to the team that made this happen in Wales. I urge members of the House of Lords to ensure the Tobacco and Vapes Bill becomes law as quickly as possible.
Time to rethink risk thresholds in #Cancer referral guidelines?
A @bjgp.bsky.social editorial, co-written by Brian Nicholson (@oxprimarycare.bsky.social), examines opportunities to refresh how risk thresholds are applied in national primary care referral guidelines.
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Great discussion - patient groups are central to A/I partnerships -especially in the ED/prevention space….
Are you interested in Patient and Public Involvement (PPI) in research?
Julliet Lwiindi, Oxford Cancer's PPI Officer, shares a little about how Cancer Researchers at the University of Oxford can engage with our PPI group 👇
www.cancer.ox.ac.uk/news/blog-pa...
Wonderful to listen to the very first episodes of The Rest Is Science podcast, with talk of all things science as well as highlighting the huge impact @cancerresearchuk.org has had on doubling cancer survival over nearly 50 years. Listen on your preferred platform: linktr.ee/therestissci...
