Fiona MacLeod
@fionamacleod.bsky.social
Cancer Research UK Science Media Officer in Scotland.
A key mystery in cancer research is that the disease occurs in certain parts of the body and not others - find out what Glasgow scientists @uofgnews.bsky.social @cruk-si.bsky.social discovered when they asked why 👇🥼 www.dailyrecord.co.uk/news/scottis... @cancergrand.bsky.social @cancerresearchuk.org
Scots cancer scientists make fresh discovery that could aid treatment
The discovery could tackle some of the hard-to-treat cancers.
dailyrecord.co.uk
It's🎄so time to look back at the incredible work of CRUK researchers. In the summer Dr Kevin Myant @uoe-igc.bsky.social discovered bowel cancer cells "shapeshift" to make them tougher and better able to spread. This will help find new treatments for cancer @cancerresearchuk.org #FrontierResearch
Waiting to find out whether you have cancer is one of the most stressful experiences you can go through - here's what we are doing to reduce this 👇 news.stv.tv/west-central...
Scotland Tonight: New Glasgow pilot aims to speed up bowel cancer diagnosis
The pilot is focusing on improving how Faecal Immunochemical Tests are used for patients with potential symptoms of the disease.
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Bowel cancer is increasingly diagnosed in young people in Scotland - but what are we doing? Hear about our heroes in lab coats who are seeking answers, Dr Santi Susanti and Dr Johan Vande Voorde👇🥼 @cruk-si.bsky.social @johanvandevoorde.bsky.social @uofgnews.bsky.social youtu.be/if0VzNmlnx8?...
Scotland Tonight Dr Susanti and Dr Johan Vande Voorde on early on set bowel cancer.
YouTube video by Fiona MacLeod
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💡 Research funded by @cancerresearchuk.org is helping understand why only around a third of women with learning disabilities take up their offer cervical screenings. 💬Spread the word this #CervicalScreeningAwarenessWeek so everyone can make an informed choice www.glasgowtimes.co.uk/news/2439227...
£300k boost for Glasgow research into low uptake of smear tests
A GLASGOW researcher’s “vital” investigation into why only around a third of women with learning disabilities take up the opportunity to…
glasgowtimes.co.uk
Scientists at the @robertslab1.bsky.social raised more than £650 for @cancerresearchuk.org by braving the mud at Pretty Muddy at Strathclyde Park. Despite torrential rain the team tackled the challenging course! Huge thanks for helping to fund lifechanging research 👏👏👏
Fascinating research from Dr Kevin Myant's team funded by Cancer Research UK has discovered bowel cancer cells can mimic skin cells to allow them to spread around the body - hopefully this can help find a way to stop this "shapeshifting" and prevent metastasis when cancer becomes harder to treat!
📣 Volunteers' Week Call! 📣 Our Race for Life & Pretty Muddy at The Meadows on 22nd June, needs YOUR help! We’re looking for course and obstacle marshals as well as ⏰Time:08:45 - 13:00. If you’re interested in getting involved, please email Emily.stubbs@cancer.org.ukto sign up.
We have enough volunteers @cancerresearchuk.org to fill the O2 Arena! And without them the fight to find better and kinder treatments for cancer just wouldn't be possible, huge thanks to everyone who gives of their time to a charity because it makes ALL the difference 👏
Our fascinating report shows just how much cancer treatment and diagnosis has changed since the 1970s.....
Cancer Research UK@cancerresearchuk.org · last yr.Our latest 'Cancer in the UK' report reveals that the rate of people dying from cancer has fallen by over 20% since the early 1970s, but that the rate of people being diagnosed with the disease has risen by almost half across Great Britain. Read more 👇 www.cancerresearchuk.org/sites/defaul....
Liver cancer disproportionately affects Scots and diagnosis is increasing - this research lead by Professor Tom Bird at the @cruk-si.bsky.social and Edinburgh University could provide hope: www.glasgowtimes.co.uk/news/2494747...
Drug combination nearly erases liver cancer in major breakthrough
A groundbreaking cancer study led by Professor Tom Bird from the Cancer Research UK Scotland Institute has discovered a drug combination that nearly…
glasgowtimes.co.uk
Great to hear Professor Jeff Evans of the Experimental Cancer Medicines Centre talking about clinical trials on Voice of Islam for World Cancer Day this week..... www.youtube.com/watch?v=fBPq...
Professor Jeff Evans Voice of Islam World Cancer Day interview
YouTube video by Fiona MacLeod
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A huge thanks to all the researchers at @cruk-si.bsky.social and all those across Scotland who are making incredible discoveries which are changing how we see, and tackle, cancer.
Cancer Research UK@cancerresearchuk.org · 2y agoIn the UK, nearly 1 in 2 people will get cancer in their lifetime. It's World Cancer Day today – a global day to raise awareness and take action against cancer 🌍 Whatever your cancer experience, share this post and help us get the word out. #WorldCancerDay #WCD2025
⌛Early bird registration closing soon⌛ Don’t miss out on this! Book your place by 10am on 7 February to secure the early bird rate 👉Register now for the Beatson International Cancer Conference at the Glasgow Science Centre – “Cancer Models: from Data to Discovery”
Beatson International Cancer Conference 2025
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Cancer Research UK Scotland Institute@cruk-si.bsky.social · 2y ago📣The Beatson International Cancer Conference #BICC2025 is returning on Tuesday 27th – Thursday 29th May 2025 at the impressive Glasgow Science Centre! Celebrating 30 years of events, join us for 3 days of inspiring talks, posters and networking focusing on Data Science www.beatsonconference.org
I can't argue with the advice to always choose Glasgow!
Sebastian Greenhough@sebgreenhough.bsky.social · 2y agoWe’re currently recruiting for a biochemist, to be based here in Glasgow at the @cruk-si.bsky.social or otherwise down in Cambridge. Take a look, and obviously choose Glasgow! cancerresearchuk.wd3.myworkdayjobs.com/en-US/Extern...
Who knew food poisoning could be useful? Some think the Ancient Egyptians had an inkling.... news.cancerresearchuk.org/2025/01/23/f...
Fighting fire with fire: could Salmonella treat bowel cancer? - Cancer Research UK - Cancer News
Our researchers are modifying Salmonella into a treatment that works with the immune system to attack bowel cancer from two sides at once.
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Great opportunity to work with a fantastic team!
Anthony Chalmers@profajchalmers.bsky.social · 2y ago***FABULOUS JOB OPPORTUNITY*** We need a Project Manager to run the CRUK RadNet Centre in Glasgow. Join our friendly, diverse team of scientists and clinicians working to maximise the benefits of @radiotherapy for patients with cancers that are difficult to treat. findajob.dwp.gov.uk/details/1564...
The power of Salmonella to fight cancer could be a step closer after @cancerresearchuk.org researchers @cruk-si.bsky.social found the mechanism the bacteria uses to suppress our immune system as well as the cancer growth. www.thesun.co.uk/health/31787...
Food poisoning bug could cure cancer by 'stopping' killer cells in their tracks
SALMONELLA is normally associated with violent food poisoning. But now scientists believe the horror bug could be manipulated to help fight bowel cancer. Experts have long known that salmonella cou…
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