Thousands of women with breast cancer could be spared unnecessary treatment, thanks to a simple test which can identify whether or not their cancer is likely to return – just two weeks after starting ...

Thousands of women who undergo radiotherapy for low-risk breast cancer could be spared some of the side effects of treatment after a study confirmed that more targeted treatments are just as effective ...

Scientists have uncovered a protein that acts like a ‘suit of armour’ for cancer cells, shielding them from hostile environments and allowing one of the deadliest forms of skin cancer to spread ...

Sally in her garden. Credit: John Angerson Sally Steadman-South, a mother of two from Sheffield, was diagnosed with melanoma in 2014 at the age of 34, after visiting the GP about a small mole on her ...

Scientists discover how to remove skin cancer’s protective armour and stop it spreadingScientists have uncovered a protein that acts like a ‘suit of armour’ for cancer cells, shielding them from ...

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Give a monthly donation to help us uncover how melanoma develops, grows and spreads — so we can develop new treatments to stop it in its tracks, and save more lives. Melanoma, the most dangerous type ...