WOMEN IN CANCER PROFILE: My pathway to understanding the role of the tumour microenvironment in cancer progression

Lessons learnt from outstanding mid-career women in endocrine cancer research

“…underscores the patience and focussed determination required to navigate what, at times, can feel like a minefield in the laboratory (Ting 2016). In fact, the concept of tenacity and determination is a firm undercurrent in all of these stories, with many expressing a 'strong determination to succeed and not give up when I found something difficult' (Ricciardelli 2016). …”

“…The overall message is that a successful career in medical research can be combined with raising a family if this is what you choose to do -'Balancing family life and work was always a juggle but also very rewarding' (Ricciardelli 2016).…”