Cancer

I Didn’t Want to Be Who I Am I’m a hypocrite. My rational self tells me obviously true things about my self-destructive habits. Yet I continue on my road to nowhere health-wise. I came pretty close to dying of cancer. I want to be healthy for as long as possible. But you couldn’t tell that

The Queen has been the charity’s Patron since its formation in 2002. Michelle Mitchell, chief executive at Cancer Research UK expressed her deepest sympathies to the Queen’s family. “I was greatly saddened to hear the news of the death of Her Majesty The Queen. “As our Patron, she kindly supported us over the years, opening

Our bodies are made from millions of cells, and inside every cell there are chromosomes. Chromosomes are made up of DNA that acts like a genetic code, with all the instructions that tell a cell what to do. Most people have 46 chromosomes in each of their cells, but some people may have more or

For some, a world where cigarettes don’t exist might be difficult to imagine. Less than 30 years ago it would’ve been hard to picture a world free from tobacco advertising, or a pub or workplace free from smoke. Smokefree campaigning, and the government action that produced, turned those seemingly farfetched ambitions into reality. We look

What do microbiologists, astronomers and computer programmers have in common? They’re all working together to advance our knowledge of cancer. Here are five innovations from the world’s greatest minds that could transform the way we deal with the disease  Written by Katherine Latham for Guardian Labs  1. Liquid biopsies to monitor patients’ progress Advances in detection technologies

The current National Cancer Plan in Scotland, ‘Recovery and Redesign: An Action Plan for Cancer Services’ was published in 2020 and looked to build on the progress of the previous cancer strategy while responding to the immediate challenges to cancer care posed by COVID-19. This plan ends next March, so now the Scottish Government have

Inflammatory bowel disease (IBD) is an umbrella term mainly used to describe disorders that cause chronic inflammation of your digestive system. Its most often used to refer to two conditions: Crohn’s disease and ulcerative colitis. Under normal circumstances, inflammation is a good thing. For example, if you have an infection, inflammation is a sign that

This week, President Biden signed into law the Inflation Reduction Act (IRA). While the name of this bill doesn’t sound like it has a thing to do with healthcare, there are major provisions in the bill that will greatly change the landscape of healthcare, especially in regards to prescription drug coverage for people with Medicare.

The importance of early detection of cancer is hard to overstate in terms of patient impact – what’s more the science going on in the field is incredibly exciting. We catch up with Dr Alexis Webb and find out about the upcoming Early Detection of Cancer Conference, the importance of collaboration and why these are

We support lifesaving cancer research through the work of over 4,000 scientists, doctors and nurses. But none of what we do would be possible without those who support us. From our huge network of volunteers, including our campaign ambassadors, who drive change on urgent cancer issues by influencing government policy, to those who help raise

CRISPR-Cas9 is a world-renowned genome editing tool, but much of the hype has been focused on direct clinical applications. But there is clear potential for utilising the system in functional genomic screens to develop new cancer medicines. We find out how our partnership with AstraZeneca is making this a reality, and how it could advance

In cancer research, serendipity is a frequent phenomenon. The cervical smear, the origins of radiotherapy as well as various forms of chemotherapy – happened upon and welcomed as some of the world’s greatest scientific discoveries. But oncologist, Dr Hugo De La Peña found that fate intervened well before he reached the lab. Here, the face

The Five Questions with blog series was really a highlight of the last few months for us. We loved talking with members of the healthcare team that don’t get enough attention for the work they do. Healthcare is a big puzzle. Without all the pieces, put together just right, the puzzle just doesn’t work. We

Catching cancer early, before it has the chance to grow and spread, greatly increases the chances of it being successfully treated. For example, more than 9 in 10 diagnosed with bowel cancer at its earliest stage survive their disease for 5 years or more, compared with 1 in 10 when diagnosed at the latest stage.

Welcome to our newest blog series, “Five Questions With…”  In this series, we will highlight the unsung heroes that make healthcare work. From guest services to the phlebotomist, the pet therapy volunteer, and the environmental services workers.  These individuals enhance our experiences when we are getting care and highlight human connection and support. Thank you for all

As the Conservative leadership campaign continues towards its finale it will be interesting to see whether Rishi Sunak and Liz Truss are brave enough to give a realistic account of the challenges facing the NHS, the pressures under which its staff are working and the impact on patient outcomes if problems are not properly addressed.

Rodney Warner The Fear Never Goes Away. That’s By Choice. It’s been more than 21 years since I was first told I had cancer and nearly 20 years since I last got into remission. But cancer still haunts me. The thought of it returning terrifies me. Maybe it wouldn’t be so scary if it hadn’t

Amid the current political turmoil, the Government must remain focussed on a solution to post-Brexit science funding and opportunities for international collaboration. Here, our policy department gives us an update on the current state of play, what you can do to help and what we know about the Government’s ‘Plan B’… Last year, we wrote

Have you ever wondered if plants could get cancer? Or even dinosaurs? What about how we treated cancers way back when we didn’t have access to modern medicine? Or what the next steps are in bringing us one step closer to a world free from cancer? All those questions, and many more, are answered in

Cancer Research UK is proud to launch the Black Leaders in Cancer PhD Scholarship Programme with the aim of helping develop the next generation of Black leaders in cancer research. We are doing this in partnership with Black in Cancer and the Windsor Fellowship – here we learn how this scheme is unique and why it

Welcome to our newest blog series, “Five Questions With…”  This series will highlight the unsung heroes that make healthcare work. From guest services to the phlebotomist, the pet therapy volunteer, and the environmental services workers.  These individuals enhance our experiences when we are getting care and highlight human connection and support. Thank you for all you do!

Cancer Research UK is ready to seize new opportunities following the publication of its Annual Report and Accounts 2021/22 today. Michelle Mitchell, chief executive at Cancer Research UK, said: “This year has been a turning point for Cancer Research UK. We pulled together, seized new opportunities and set an ambitious new long-term direction for Cancer