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Centre for Cancer

A Newcastle University Centre of Research Excellence.

Latest news and events from the Centre for Cancer

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A new academic research project into a form of incurable blood cancer is set to begin thanks to the fundraising efforts of a man diagnosed with the disease.
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Children with the most common brain cancer could see diagnostic wait times reduced, thanks to new research that trialled a new, quicker and less invasive way of determining tumour type
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The paediatric neuro-oncology collaboration between Newcastle University and Hospitals' has been recognised as a Centre of Excellence by the Tessa Jowell Brain Cancer Mission.
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AMBLor prognostic melanoma biomarker receives UK product safety mark

A revolutionary test for low-risk skin cancer has received a UKCA product mark, paving the way for its introduction to the NHS.

AI shows greater efficiency in detecting early signs of bowel cancer

Newcastle University led a successful trial using artificial intelligence (AI) in colonoscopies to spot abnormalities that could potentially lead to bowel cancer. 

Children’s brain tumours could be diagnosed with 10 minute scan

Children with the most common brain cancer could see diagnostic wait times reduced thanks to new research that trialled a new, quicker and less invasive way of determining tumour type.