Sudden closure of UK National Cancer Research comes as Huge Blow

Written by Dr Elizabeth Johnston-Young

The UK is a world class leader in cancer research. Since 2001 all the hard work given by all at The National Cancer Research Institute (NCRI) has played a very large part in this. After 22 years the NCRI closes its doors. The announcement about this charity of the sudden closure of this UK National Cancer Research Institute comes as a huge blow.

The charity grew over its 22-year lifespan, linked up with many partners including Blood Cancer UK, Breast Cancer Now, Prostate Cancer UK, Pancreatic Cancer UK, plus many more. Fabulous work taken place including trials, research, specialist cancer groups, and networks. All fr the greater good of those affected by cancer; working together to improve coordination of cancer research throughout the UK and beyond. Improving the lives of millions of people around the world.

Professor Lawrence Young, Professor of Molecular Oncology, University of Warwick, said: “This is yet another blow to the UK research community”

Almost 400 000 new cancer cases are diagnoses every year in the UK. Understanding the way to treat the cancer for the best possible outcome is the goal. For some prostate and breast cancers NCRI came into its own with trials, involving radiotherapy combination trials and…