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14 May 2013
Following the news that Angelina Jolie has undergone a double mastectomy to reduce her chances of getting breast cancer, we asked Professor Ian Smith, Head of the Breast Unit, to explain a bit more about the BRCA1 gene and genetic predisposition to breast cancer.
17 May 2013
Professor Mitch Dowsett, Head of the Academic Department of Biochemistry, and Professor of Biochemical Endocrinology has been elected to the Fellowship of the Academy of Medical Sciences.
Professor Dowsett is one of 44 newly elected Fellows, an honour which recognises their contribution to the advancement of medical science.
01 May 2013
A new blood test for women with breast cancer could identify more women who will benefit from the targeted treatment Herceptin without the need for uncomfortable biopsies.
17 April 2013
Ivan Lendl will take on the man he coaches after joining forces with Tomas Berdych to face Andy Murray and Tim Henman in the Rally Against Cancer doubles exhibition on finals day at the Aegon Championships.
09 April 2013
Men who develop prostate cancer after inheriting a faulty gene need immediate surgery or radiotherapy, a new study has found.
18 March 2013
Sunday afternoon saw 4,500 walkers celebrate as they crossed the finishing posts of The Marsden March.
14 March 2013
The Royal Marsden's Drug Development Unit in Sutton was in the news yesterday for its pioneering work. The piece featured the incredible story of patient Ian Liston who has been on eight clinical trials in eight years.
27 February 2013
A new trial involving Royal Marsden patients with advanced bowel cancer has shown the importance of treating people over the age of 70.
26 February 2013
The Royal Marsden’s Dr Sanjay Popat has been elected as the new Chair of the British Thoracic Oncology Group (BTOG).
21 January 2013
Prince William, HRH The Duke of Cambridge, has helped launch a new charity campaign for The Royal Marsden Cancer Charity by starring in a specially made film.
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