• Personal Stories

Denise Welch opens up about losing her mum to cancer and shares happy memories from the extra 20 years research gave her

Denise backs campaign encouraging people to support Cancer Research UK's lifesaving research by 'opting-in' to hear from them. Denise backs campaign encouraging people to support Cancer Research UK's lifesaving research by 'opting-in' to hear from them.

22 September 2017

• Personal Stories

Children share their experiences of cancer to mark Childhood Cancer Awareness Month

Cancer Research UK Kids & Teens meet four inspirational children who shared the harsh reality of being diagnosed with the disease. Cancer Research UK Kids & Teens meet four inspirational children who shared the harsh reality of being diagnosed with the disease.

4 September 2017

• Personal Stories

Finding PEACE and remembering my brother Mark – Dave’s story

Dave lost his twin brother to skin cancer at just 28. Here, Dave tells us Mark’s inspiring story through his cancer. Dave lost his twin brother to skin cancer at just 28. Here, Dave tells us Mark’s inspiring story through his cancer.

1 August 2017

• Health & Medicine
• Personal Stories

Children’s cancer survivors face a tough question: do you want to ever have kids?

We spoke to four young cancer survivors about the fertility issues they faced after cancer treatment. We spoke to four young cancer survivors about the fertility issues they faced after cancer treatment.

21 November 2016

• Personal Stories

Why I became a children’s cancer researcher – Richard’s story

Professor Richard Gilbertson's journey into research began in medical school. Find out what motivated him to become a world-leading expert in children's brain tumours. Professor Richard Gilbertson's journey into research began in medical school. Find out what motivated him to become a world-leading expert in children's brain tumours.

4 November 2016

• Personal Stories

How your support is helping us beat breast cancer – Margaret’s story

The year is 2016, Breast Cancer Awareness Month is upon us, and right now, 8 in 10 women diagnosed with breast cancer will survive their disease for 10 years or more. The year is 2016, Breast Cancer Awareness Month is upon us, and right now, 8 in 10 women diagnosed with breast cancer will survive their disease for 10 years or more.

1 October 2016

• Personal Stories

‘We urgently need kinder treatments for children’ – Noemi and Zofeya’s story

When she was 4 years old, Zofeya was diagnosed with medulloblastoma, a type of brain tumour. Here, Noemi, Zofeya's mom, shares her daughter’s story When she was 4 years old, Zofeya was diagnosed with medulloblastoma, a type of brain tumour. Here, Noemi, Zofeya's mom, shares her daughter’s story

25 July 2016

• Personal Stories

‘I constantly see research improving outcomes for patients’ – Richard’s story

Three years ago, Richard was diagnosed with testicular cancer, and was treated with surgery, radiotherapy and chemotherapy. Three years ago, Richard was diagnosed with testicular cancer, and was treated with surgery, radiotherapy and chemotherapy.

22 July 2016

• Personal Stories

“Having cancer made it professional and personal” – Lauren’s story.

Last year Lauren was about to start a year of study abroad in Hong Kong when her mum Julie was diagnosed with breast cancer. Last year Lauren was about to start a year of study abroad in Hong Kong when her mum Julie was diagnosed with breast cancer.

20 July 2016

• Personal Stories

‘I don’t let anything beat me’ – Keith’s story

Keith Hubbard is just one of the stories featured in our Annual Review, highlighting the progress we’re making and our aims for the future. Keith Hubbard is just one of the stories featured in our Annual Review, highlighting the progress we’re making and our aims for the future.

18 July 2016

• Personal Stories

‘Becoming involved has given a new meaning to my life; it’s the best thing I’ve ever done’ – Terry’s story

Panel member and cancer survivor Terry shares his experience of lung cancer, and what it’s like to be involved in our Grand Challenge. Panel member and cancer survivor Terry shares his experience of lung cancer, and what it’s like to be involved in our Grand Challenge.

10 June 2016

• Health & Medicine
• Personal Stories

'I’m so upset that Stop Smoking Services are being closed down' - Nicky's story

Nicky, one of our Cancer Campaigns Ambassadors, shares her own personal story about why she is supporting our Big Tobacco Cough Up campaign. Nicky, one of our Cancer Campaigns Ambassadors, shares her own personal story about why she is supporting our Big Tobacco Cough Up campaign.

1 March 2016