Another year of breakthroughs in cancer research at The Royal Marsden

This #WorldCancerDay we’re celebrating some of The Royal Marsden’s greatest achievements over the last year that will improve the lives of cancer patients.

04 February

Dr Sumeet Hindocha, Dr Richard Lee and Dr Benjamin Hunter looking at scans on a computer — From left to right - Dr Sumeet Hindocha, Dr Richard Lee and Dr Benjamin Hunter.

Using artificial intelligence (AI) to predict lung cancer recurrence

A ground-breaking study led by researchers at The Royal Marsden is an ‘exciting first step’ that could revolutionise the early detection of tumour regrowth in lung cancer patients.

Professor Nicholas Turner The Ralph Lauren Centre for Breast Cancer Research The Royal Marsden Cancer Charity — Professor Nicholas Turner was among those named in the list of the world’s most influential researchers.

Royal Marsden staff among world’s top influential researchers

Six Royal Marsden consultants have been named in a list of the world’s most influential and innovative researchers of the decade.

First softies in range of skin tones for breast cancer patients

Thanks to our funding, The Royal Marsden have launched the UK’s first softies to be available in a variety of skin tones.

Professor Vinidh Paleri smiling, wearing blue scrubs and a Royal Marsden lanyard — Professor Vinidh Paleri

Ambitious new study aims to revolutionise the NHS referral pathway for patients with suspected head and neck cancer.

Researchers from The Royal Marsden have launched the EVEREST-HN study which they hope will speed up the diagnosis of head and neck cancer by giving patients quicker access to specialist cancer doctors.

Using blood tests (liquid biopsy) to prevent relapse in breast cancer patients

Blood tests may prevent relapse in breast cancer patients

There are currently no effective tests to establish which patients are at risk of relapse from breast cancer, so this innovative trial led by The Royal Marsden will be the first of its kind and could change how some breast cancer is treated.