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The ICR
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The Institute of Cancer Research is making the discoveries that defeat cancer. We're a top UK academic research centre, a postgrad college, and a charity.
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icr.ac.uk
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    The ICR
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    Mar 28, 2025
    We're no longer active on Twitter. You can still follow us on other social media platforms, visit our website, and sign up for our newsletter – Search ⤵️ icr.ac.uk/support-us/sea…
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    The ICR
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    May 21, 2018
    BREAKING NEWS: A major new analysis reveals for the first time the likely cause of most cases of #childhoodleukaemia and that the disease may be preventable buff.ly/2KHuXos
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    The ICR
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    May 22, 2023
    We’re deeply saddened by the death of Laura Nuttall, our hearts go out to her family. Laura and her family worked tirelessly to raise awareness of #Glioblastoma and campaign for #BrainCancerResearch. Her incredible positivity and determination will continue to inspire us❤️
    Laura Nuttall smiling while locking arms with two mannequins wearing ICR lab coats re-designed by artist Rosalind Wyatt.
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    The ICR
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    Jul 5, 2024
    Two years on from her death, we remember Dame Deborah James. We're so grateful to Deborah for her tireless work in supporting #CancerResearch. Her @BowelbabeF is helping Professor @trevoragraham to understand how bowel cancer cells change as they spread around the body.
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    The ICR
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    May 10, 2022
    Thank you @bowelbabe and everyone who's donated to @BowelbabeF, which has already raised more than £1 million. We're so grateful for any future support that will, with our partners @CR_UK and @royalmarsdenNHS, fund our research into new cancer treatments.
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    Bowelbabe Fund | Deborah James Bowel Cancer Research
    The Bowelbabe Fund for Cancer Research UK was set up to continue the incredible legacy of Dame Deborah James. We fund cutting-edge research and raise awareness of the signs and symptoms of bowel...
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    The ICR
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    Jun 14, 2023
    “#Immunotherapy is keeping me alive. I’m full of confidence and optimism, enjoying life with my wife and daughter.''🙏💖 Read about @John_Dabell's remarkable experience with immunotherapy to treat #HeadAndNeckCancer. Please support #ICRImmunotherapy work icr.ac.uk/blogs/science-…
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    The ICR
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    Mar 26, 2024
    📰BREAKING: Researchers uncover how to target dormant ‘sleeping’ #BreastCancer cells and prevent relapse. Find out more 👇 icr.ac.uk/news-archive/r…
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    The ICR
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    Jun 8, 2024
    And they're already in #Barrow! Well done to the amazing #DaveDay riders led by Si King and Woody! 🏍️👏 So many people lining the streets to support this incredible ride out in honour of Dave Myers from the #HairyBikers ♥️ Please donate 👇 gofund.me/29323bc6
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    The ICR
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    May 21, 2018
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    This research was published today in @NatureRevCancer: A causal mechanism for childhood acute lymphoblastic leukaemia nature.com/articles/s4156…
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    The ICR
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    May 8, 2019
    Congratulations to the ICR's Professor Sir Mel Greaves, who was knighted by Prince William in a ceremony at Buckingham Palace last week in recognition of his services to children's leukaemia research. #ChildhoodCancer #ChildhoodLeukaemia
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    The ICR
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    Jun 8, 2024
    We're excited to be at the Ace Café this morning where thousands of bikers will be setting off for Barrow-in-Furness for the #DaveDay celebrations in honour of Dave Myers from the @HairyBikers! 🏍️ It's such an honour to be one of the charities benefiting from today. ♥️
    Sophie from the ICR in a red ICR-branded t-shirt with Si King from the Hairy Bikers - he is in his biker gear ready to ride.
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    The ICR
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    May 24, 2022
    Fantastic that His Royal Highness The Duke of Cambridge visited the Man Van today. This mobile health service, led by @Prof_Nick_James, is a joint initiative between the ICR, @royalmarsdenNHS, and @RMPartnersNHS, and aims to boost early diagnosis of #ProstateCancer.
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    The Prince and Princess of Wales
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    May 24, 2022
    The @royalmarsdenNHS’s life saving treatment and research is improving cancer outcomes for people across the country. With the use of robotic-guided procedures, they’re delivering faster, more accurate and therefore more effective treatment.
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    The ICR
    @ICR_London
    Dec 28, 2018
    BREAKING: Professor Mel Greaves has been knighted in the New Year Honours List for his pioneering and hugely influential research into #ChildhoodLeukaemia: buff.ly/2ETeY6T #NewYearsHonours 🏅
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    The ICR
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    Apr 27, 2021
    📢 We’re delighted to announce the appointment of Professor Kristian Helin as our next Chief Executive @helin_kristian is a world-leading cancer researcher with exceptional leadership experience in three different countries ➡️icr.ac.uk/news-archive/c… (1/4)
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