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This is the story of time. Of minutes and days which turn into months and years. The story of our 33,000 time-givers. This is the story of time. Of minutes and days which turn into months and years. The story of our 33,000 time-givers.

by Laura Berry | In depth | 11 July 2022

11 July 2022

Dame Deborah James

Since she was diagnosed in 2016, Dame Deborah James has brought bowel cancer into the spotlight, encouraged people to be aware of the symptoms and seek help if they notice them.  Since she was diagnosed in 2016, Dame Deborah James has brought bowel cancer into the spotlight, encouraged people to be aware of the symptoms and seek help if they notice them. 

by Jacob Smith | Analysis | 24 May 2022

24 May 2022

A picture of CRUK's Head Information Nurse Martin Ledwick

Today marks the two-year anniversary of the UK entering COVID-19 lockdown for the first time. What has it been like for the charity's nurses running the cancer helpline? Today marks the two-year anniversary of the UK entering COVID-19 lockdown for the first time. What has it been like for the charity's nurses running the cancer helpline?

by Cancer Research UK | Interview | 23 March 2022

23 March 2022

Rebecca and family

This Childhood Cancer Awareness Month, we caught up with families who have been affected by children’s and young people’s cancers to find out how COVID-19 has impacted them and their loved ones. This Childhood Cancer Awareness Month, we caught up with families who have been affected by children’s and young people’s cancers to find out how COVID-19 has impacted them and their loved ones.

by Tom Bourton | Analysis | 15 September 2021

15 September 2021