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Promising saliva test development for early detection of head and neck cancer

Researchers at the University of Sheffield are pioneering a new method to detect head and neck cancer using a simple saliva sample, a development that could transform early diagnosis and improve survival rates for thousands of patients each year.
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The Bowhead Whale’s secret to longevity and cancer resistance

Researchers link the bowhead whale’s remarkable longevity and cancer resistance to a DNA-repair protein: CIRBP
Jim Catto and YCR staff and patient at Sheffield winter gardens

Yorkshire Cancer Research campaign featuring university researcher marks cancer diagnoses over Christmas

Professor Jim Catto from the university is working with Yorkshire Cancer Research to investigate how a national screening programme for prostate cancer could be introduced for men at risk of developing the disease.

Published by the BBC
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Research uncovers potential new pathway to tackle chemotherapy resistance in throat cancer

Researcher uncovers new evidence that could help improve treatment options for patients with hard-to-treat throat cancer.
Breast Cancer Cells

Energy-starved breast cancer cells consume their surroundings for fuel

Energy starved breast cancer cells ingest and consume their surroundings to overcome starvation, a new study has found.
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University of Sheffield launches major cancer research recruitment campaign

University launches campaign to attract outstanding researchers who want to build their cancer research teams at Sheffield.
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Lateral flow test to detect recurring aggressive brain tumours

The world’s first lateral flow test to detect aggressive, recurring brain tumours is being developed by scientists at the University of Sheffield and Nottingham Trent University.
James Catto being presented with Lifetime Achievement Award
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Professor James Catto receives 'Life Time Achievement Award' for bladder and prostate cancer research

Professor James Catto has been honoured with a 'Life Time Achievement Award' from the European Association of Urology in recognition of his longstanding and important contribution to urological practice and care.

| Published by Sheffield Teaching Hospitals
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Sheffield researchers use pioneering technology to exploit DNA repair in brain tumour cells to explore new treatments for glioblastoma

New research conducted by researchers at the University of Sheffield and funded by The Brain Tumour Charity aims to find weaknesses in the ability of glioma cells to repair their DNA and survive treatment.