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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
Genetic investigation to improve teenage cancer survival
Newcastle University scientists have been granted £2 million by the charity Leukaemia & Lymphoma Research to help improve survival rates for teenagers and other patients with the blood cancer leukaemia.
published on: 1st September 2011
Breakthrough could make ‘smart drugs’ effective for many cancer patients
Newcastle and Harvard University reseachers have found that blocking a key component of the DNA repair process could extend the use of a new range of 'smart' cancer drugs called PARP inhibitors.
published on: 30th June 2011
Gene fault could predict ovarian cancer drug success
The genetic makeup of a tumour could be used to predict which drug combination would give ovarian cancer patients the best chance of survival.
published on: 16th June 2011
