News

News from the riprap team and News on cancer related issues

Check out what's new on the riprap website or have a look at cancer related news about research advances, cancer preventions or other issues debated in the media.

3.1.2013 - More people survive cancer

Although the number of people who are diagnosed with cancer is increasing, fewer people die from it now than 10 years ago. ...more

13.8.2012 - Riprap re-launch

We are very pleased to announce the re-launch of the riprap website after a total revamp of its design and navigation. ...more

5.3.2012 - Promising new drug against pancreatic cancer

Scientists say they may have found a new weapon against pancreatic cancer after promising early trial results of an experimental drug combination. ...more

17.2.2012 - Harry Moseley: Charity names their campaign in Harry's memory

A national fundraising campaign has been launched in memory of a Birmingham boy who raised thousands of pounds for Cancer Research UK. ...more

2.2.2012 - Doctors want smoking to be banned in cars

The British Medical Association (BMA) has made an announcement saying that smoking should be banned in cars. ...more

29.7.2009 - Warning that sunbeds cause cancer

A group of scientists has said using sunbeds is much more dangerous than they thought and can cause cancer. ...more

6.6.2009 - Boyzone singer opens cancer ward.

Boyzone star Ronan Keating has taken time out from the band's current tour to mark the opening of a £1m breast cancer ward at Leeds General Infirmary. ...more

24.5.2009 - Britons 'wary over cancer advice'.

The UK public is deeply sceptical about scientific claims for what causes or prevents cancer, a poll suggests. ...more

18.5.2009 - Tumour make-up 'fuels depression'

Scientists have shown there may be biochemical reasons - quite apart from the mental stress of diagnosis - why cancer patients can become depressed. ...more

5.1.2006 - Study shows no proven link between mobile phone use and brain tum

Mobile phone use does not lead to a greater risk of brain tumour, the largest study on the issue has said. ...more