Seeing the Invisible: Using Biomarkers and Imaging to Detect and Treat Cancer

Historical tragedies have had a long-lasting impact on how we think about radiation, however, it can be a very safe and powerful medical tool. By injecting radioactive particles attached to ‘homing in’ molecules (known as radiotracers), we can detect and treat cancer with precision. Molecular imaging acts like a radar, revealing hidden tumour hotspots within anatomical structures. Whilst radionuclide therapy delivers tiny but powerful beams of damaging radiation directly to the tumour, sparing healthy organs, nuclear medicine allows us to see the unseen and treat the untreatable.

Did you know that tiny fragments of DNA are floating in your bloodstream right now?
They aren't random and they can tell us what is happening in the body. In cancer patients, these are pieces of tumour DNA with mutations – genetic errors that drive the disease. If DNA is a road map, the mutations are blocked roads. Learn how we study this DNA in the blood to find alternative routes - to find new treatments for cancer patients.