Palbociclib is a targeted drug called a cancer growth blocker. It works by blocking 2 proteins on the cancer cells. By blocking these proteins, it can slow down or stop the cancer cells from growing.

In 2019/20, 14,000 volunteers gave 3.1 million hours of their time and sold items totalling £15million. These funds are helping us start new clinical trials and research treatments as we speak. If you ...

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Some people want to donate their organs or body parts for transplants. Others want their bodies to be used for research. Donating your body is a very personal choice. Some people don’t want to do this ...

Eating food and drink with artificial sweeteners in is unlikely to cause cancer. Sugar doesn’t directly cause cancer. But eating too much sugar can make it harder to keep a healthy weight, and being ...

Cosmetic products are things like makeup, skin care, hair care, toiletries and perfume. Why are some people worried about cosmetics and cancer? The safety of cosmetic products is a hot topic in the ...

Why are some people worried about pesticides and cancer? Pesticides are chemicals that help plants grow by controlling pests like weeds and insects. You may have heard of products called herbicides or ...

Your overall diet (what you eat day-to-day) is more important for your cancer risk than any individual ingredient or food. Why are some people worried about genetically modified foods and cancer?