Making the discoveries that defeat cancer
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Cancer is the term given to any illness that results from one of the body's cells growing out of control.- ONE
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Cancer is a genetic disease, triggered if the dna that our genes are made of accumulates faults known as mutations.- ONE
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Once scientists have discovered that a gene is mutated in a cancer, the next step is to find out whether it is important.- ONE
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Scientists are using the revolution in our understanding of the genetic basis of cancer to change the way patients receive care.- ONE
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The ICR is one of the world's most influential cancer research institutes, with an outstanding record of achievement.- ONE
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Our mission is to make the discoveries that defeat cancer, and with your support we will get there.- ONE
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Horizon: Defeating Cancer
The ICR features alongside our partner organisation, The Royal Marsden Hospital, in the BBC Horizon documentary Defeating Cancer.
Our unique partnership with The Royal Marsden and bench-to-bedside approach means we are amongst the world's leaders in cancer research and treatment.
