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Multidisciplinary networking opportunity

On Tuesday 1st May, Dr Simon Buczacki & Dr Mark Eccleston are speaking about their work, and where greater collaboration could assist.

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Early Detection monthly breakfast meeting

Our next breakfast meeting takes place on Thursday 10th May. Dr Charlie Massie will open the discussion.

2018 Early Detection of Cancer Conference

General registration is now open. The conference will take place from 2nd - 4th October in Portland. The deadline for poster abstract submission is 18th May.

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Cambridge and Stanford collaboration

Cambridge and Stanford collaborate to fund innovative research to help diagnose cancer sooner.

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Infographic Resources

We have created a number of infographic fact sheets that highlight key information about the focus cancers of the CRUK Cambridge Centre.

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Multidisciplinary networking opportunity

On Tuesday 1st May, Dr Simon Buczacki & Dr Mark Eccleston are speaking about their work, and where greater collaboration could assist.

Find out more

Early Detection monthly breakfast meeting

Our next breakfast meeting takes place on Thursday 10th May. Dr Charlie Massie will open the discussion.

2018 Early Detection of Cancer Conference

General registration is now open. The conference will take place from 2nd - 4th October in Portland. The deadline for poster abstract submission is 18th May.

Find out more

Cambridge and Stanford collaboration

Cambridge and Stanford collaborate to fund innovative research to help diagnose cancer sooner.

Find out more

Infographic Resources

We have created a number of infographic fact sheets that highlight key information about the focus cancers of the CRUK Cambridge Centre.

View infographics

News headlines

• The CRUK Prostate Cancer ICGC group have identified new driver genes and 80 markers for drug sensitivity studies. More information

• Submit a poster abstract for 2018 Early Detection of Cancer Conference. Deadline 18th May. More information

• Early Detection programme leaders interviewed on BBC World News about new clinical trial in patients with Barrett's oesophagus. More information


Why early detection?

When cancer is found earlier it can be easier to treat successfully. Statistics from Cancer Research UK show that the ten-year survival rate for eight different types of cancer combined is more than three times higher if the disease is diagnosed at stage one or two, compared with survival rates when diagnosed at stage three or four.

About the CRUK Cambridge Centre Early Detection Programme

The highly multidisciplinary CRUK Cambridge Centre Early Detection Programme engages world class researchers in projects to better understand the biology of the disease, to find it earlier and to reduce the number of deaths caused by cancer. In addition, the programme's social science researchers are exploring the broader implications (psychological, legal, economic etc.) of early detection and prevention strategies for the individual and society.