Dr Vicky Forster is uniquely qualified as a cancer researcher. At 8 years old she was diagnosed with acute lymphoblastic leukaemia, and during her treatment wouldn't stop asking the doctors questions about it. Eighteen years later, in 2012, she received her PhD from Newcastle University's Norther...

Did you know that researchers are growing miniature versions of human organs in the lab? A scientific technique that has been in development for nearly 20 years, the ability for us to grow “organoids” is set to revolutionise how we study human diseases, including cancer. Humble beginnings ...

Scots set to turn world ‘upside down’ to highlight impact of cancer diagnosis Footballer and cancer survivor Alan Stubbs has backed a Worldwide Cancer Research drive to mark World Cancer Day (04 February 2018). The ex-Hibernian manager and Celtic defender joined a host of people across Sco...