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Towards a standard for evaluating pathological response in neoadjuvant kidney cancer trials

This third blog in our series on International Neoadjuvant Kidney Cancer Consortium (INKCC) , outlines the first guidelines published by...

Carley Batley

Sep 302 min read

Urological Malignancies Virtual Institute researchers publish new data demonstrating the prevalence of kidney cancer in high-risk individuals

In a European Urology Oncology paper, UM member Sabrina H Rossi and colleagues use data from the Yorkshire Kidney Screening Trial (YKST)...

Carley Batley

Aug 211 min read

Finding and building consensus in kidney cancer trials

In this second part of our blog series on the work of the International Neoadjuvant Kidney Cancer Consortium (INKCC) we consider how...

he2595

Jul 172 min read

Introducing the International Neoadjuvant Kidney Cancer Consortium (INKCC) and making the case for a neoadjuvant therapy research strategy

As the landscape of kidney cancer treatment evolves, the need for innovative and joined-up strategies has never been more critical. ...

he2595

Jul 12 min read

Cambridge scientists report promising new findings on early use of targeted therapy in prostate cancer

A Cambridge-led clinical trial has revealed how a short course of targeted therapy prior to surgery can influence the biology of prostate...

Carley Batley

Jun 191 min read

Cancer follow-up guidelines review concludes little evidence that surveillance is beneficial to patients – more research needed.

In a systematic review of follow-up guidelines for 16 solid cancers , published in BMJ Oncology, researchers have made a call ‘for an...

Carley Batley

Mar 272 min read

Focus on urological cancers

Last week, during Kidney Cancer Awareness Week (3–7 February 2025), the Cancer Research UK Cambridge Centre shone a light on research by...

Carley Batley

Feb 102 min read

Combining kidney and lung cancer screening helps identify tumours before symptoms develop - YKST outcomes published

Combining screening for lung and kidney cancers is feasible and acceptable to participants.

Craig Brierley

Dec 10, 20245 min read

New Krishnan-Ang Foundation-funded Group Leader appointed for basic science research in urological cancers

Many congratulations to Tom Mitchell who has been appointed as the Krishnan-Ang Distinguished Group Leader in the Urological Malignancies...

Carley Batley

Oct 29, 20242 min read

"Which stars should we head for?" We look to the future at our Symposium and Virtual Institute Launch

On 12 September, we held our second bi-annual Urological Malignancies Symposium. To celebrate the launch of the Urological Malignancies...

Carley Batley

Oct 1, 20243 min read

Risk-stratified kidney cancer screening - a review of the evidence

Risk-stratified screening for kidney cancer may improve early detection by targeting high-risk individuals

Carley Batley

Dec 13, 20231 min read

The case for an evidence-based approach to streamlining MDTs

UM Programme co-lead Professor Grant Stewart makes the case in the Lancet this week for an evidence-based strategy for streamlining...

Carley Batley

Oct 11, 20232 min read

Programme Co-Lead Dr Brent O'Carrigan becomes Affiliated Assistant Professor

In recognition of his 'sizeable contributions to research', Urological Malignancies Programme co-lead Dr Brent O'Carrigan has been...

Carley Batley

Sep 13, 20231 min read

Dr Brent O'Carrigan selected for ESMO Leaders Generation Programme

Urological Malignancies Programme co-lead Dr Brent O'Carrigan has been selected for ESMO's prestigious Leaders Generation Programme for...

Carley Batley

Jun 7, 20231 min read

Times Magazine: Addenbrooke's is pioneering tech in health care

Urological Malignancies Programme co-lead Professor Grant Stewart contributed to a feature on the future of technology in medicine in...

Carley Batley

Mar 16, 20231 min read

Urological Malignancies Programme welcomes new co-lead Dr Brent O'Carrigan

From 1st February 2023, Dr Brent O'Carrigan joins Professor Grant Stewart as co-lead for the UM Programme. Brent replaces Dr Sarah Welsh,...

Carley Batley

Feb 1, 20231 min read

Dr Sarah Welsh retires from Urological Malignancies Programme

After three years leading the UM Programme and 19 years in medicine, Dr Sarah Welsh is moving on to medical and scientific consulting....

Carley Batley

Jan 31, 20232 min read

Professor Stewart awarded BAUS Karl Storz - Harold Hopkins Golden Telescope Award

Urological Malignancies Programme Lead Professor Grant Stewart has been awarded the Karl Storz - Harold Hopkins Golden Telescope Award by...

Carley Batley

Dec 7, 20221 min read

New hope for kidney cancer treatment using existing drugs

New research led by Urological Malignancies Programme member Dr Tom Mitchell offers new hope for the treatment of kidney cancer using...

Carley Batley

Nov 30, 20221 min read

Professor Grant Stewart wins NIHR Medical Research Excellence Award

Congratulations to UM Programme Lead Professor Stewart who was awarded an NIHR CRN East of England Cancer Research Excellence Award in...

Carley Batley

Nov 17, 20222 min read