Cancer Research Wales

At the end of January (23 rd-26th), Cardiff played host to the annual winter meeting of the European Organisation of Research and Treatment of Cancer (PAMM-EORTC), which this year was jointly held with the British Association of Cancer Research (BACR) conference. Cancer Research Wales (CRW) were proud to be one of the major sponsors of this prestigious [...]

Survival rates for cancer patients have doubled in the last 40 years, with research playing a big part in this achievement. However, much still needs to be done and we must remain firmly focused and prepared for the fresh challenges that each New Year brings. Through the wonderful support of the Welsh public, Cancer Research [...]

Great strides have been made in the treatment and care of breast cancer patients over the last 30 years, with almost 80 percent of women alive and well, at ten years following their initial diagnosis. Research has played a big part in this achievement. Nevertheless, treatment failure and secondary breast cancer still represents a significant [...]

You may have woken up this morning to the alarming news that one quarter of all cancers are first diagnosed within the casualty department. Early diagnosis of cancer has become a priority area for the healthcare system, particularly in Wales, where it is fair to say that late presentation of malignancy in people is an acute concern [...]

This summer sees the recruitment of patients to a Cancer Research Wales funded Phase II vaccine trial for metastatic and inoperable colon cancer. The trial, led by Dr Andrew Godkin, is a collaborative venture involving Cardiff University, Cancer Research Wales and Oxford BioMedica, suppliers of the vaccine. The design of the trial stems from key [...]

Recently, Helen Jeffreys, the Cancer Research Wales (CRW) Legacy Officer and myself, had the pleasure of attending the AGM of the The West Wales Prostate Cancer Support Group , which was held in Carmarthen. It was a joy to see first hand how this dedicated group of men and women provide support and help raise the awareness of [...]

The New Year started on a high with the publication, in prestigious journals, of two research articles that has resulted from Cancer Research Wales (CRW) funded projects. The closely related papers report how malignant cells in both colorectal cancer (CRC) and Chronic Lymphoblastic Leukaemia (CLL) are able to manipulate the immune system and induce a state [...]

November has arrived and with it my annual jaunt to the NCRI (national cancer research institute) conference, held once again at the impressive BT Convention Centre in Liverpool. The conference brings together scientists, clinicians and consumer groups from around the world to showcase the latest advancements and achievements in cancer research and patient care. This [...]