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Sir Bobby’s legacy purchases first-in-Europe equipment to fight cancer
Experts provide a preview of the newly-created unit which will help Newcastle scientists fight cancer thanks to the biggest-ever donation from the Sir Bobby Robson Foundation.
published on: 6th August 2012
Scientists identify genetic drivers of leukaemia
Scientists at Newcastle University have discovered three key genetic errors which can dictate how adult patients develop leukaemia and respond to treatment and could help doctors adapt future treatments.
published on: 3rd August 2012
Radiation exposure from CT scans in childhood could triple the risk of leukaemia and brain cancer
Children and young adults scanned multiple times by computed tomography (CT) have a small increased risk of leukaemia and brain tumours in the decade following their first scan.
published on: 7th June 2012
Newcastle scientists find genetic key to why some cancer patients don’t respond to treatment
Researchers from Newcastle University have identified a gene variation carried by 20% of the population which can significantly affect how patients with a rare type of blood cancer will respond to treatment.
published on: 6th January 2012
‘First in Europe’ equipment delivered to help combat cancer
A cutting-edge piece of cancer treatment and research equipment is being installed this week at Newcastle University with the help of the Sir Bobby Robson Foundation.
published on: 15th December 2011
