Research Projects
COVID-19 Update
We are delighted to share details about the impact of COVID-19 on Oracle Cancer Trust
Read More5th Annual Research Event
We were delighted to welcome over 50 supporters and friends to our 5th research reception in London
Read MoreWorld Head and Neck Cancer Day
World Head and Neck Cancer Day July 27th, World Head and Neck Cancer Day (WHNCD), is all about increasing awareness of head and neck cancer by encouraging regular cancer screenings and making sure people are aware of potential risk factors and warning signs. The International Federation of Head and Neck Oncology Societies declared 27th July…
Read MoreSummer Newsletter
We are delighted to share our latest newsletter featuring stories about HPV and head and neck cancer, patient stories and learning about our Oracle Friends scheme that supports our vital research programmes throughout the UK. If you would like printed copies of the newsletter please don’t hesitate to get in touch.
Read MoreNew project – increasing sensitivity to radio- and chemotherapy in adenoid cystic carcinoma
Oracle to support much needed research in rare form of head and neck cancer Arturo Sala (left), Professor of Translational Cancer Biology at Brunel University London is the latest successful applicant to win the approval of Oracles Research Advisory Committee and will receive funding for a PhD studentship starting later this year. The full scientific…
Read MoreMonkees singer Peter Tork, diagnosed with a rare form of head and neck cancer back in 2009, dies at the age of 77
Monkees singer Peter Tork, diagnosed with a rare form of head and neck cancer back in 2009, dies at the age of 77 Oracle funds much needed research into new treatments for adenoid cycstic carcinoma A statement from his family yesterday announced: “We are all saddened to share the news that Peter Thorkelson — friend,…
Read MoreNewsletter Spring 2019
Immunotherapies moving forward in the line of treatment
Could there be a future without
chemotherapy for some metastatic head and neck cancer patients?
4th Annual Research Reception
Over 70 supporters joined the whole team from Oracle to come and meet the funded researchers from The Institute of Cancer Research, Queen Mary’s University and Oxford University recently at our annual reception held at the Grange City Hotel. We are again hugely grateful to Grange Hotels for so generously sponsoring this year’s event.
Read MoreSummer newsletter
2018 Summer Newsletter Our Summer 2018 newsletter is out now. Featuring fundraising stories, research updates and our front cover story welcoming our new Patron, Sir Michael Morpurgo. If you would like printed copies of the newsletter, please contact us. Tribute to Peter Rhys Evans June 10, 2022 MR-Linac machine reduces radiotherapy treatment time…
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2017 Winter Newsletter Our Winter 2017 newsletter is available now. The bumper edition features stories from patients, fundraisers and a selection of research updates from the team. We are also delighted to announce our new “Oracle Friends” initiative to encourage supporters to set up a regular donation to support our ongoing research projects and help…
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