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7 videos that defined cancer policy in 2023

It’s been another exciting year for policy at Cancer Research UK. So, to celebrate the end of the year, we’ve put together 7 videos that illustrate some of the fantastic progress we’ve made in 2023. It’s been another exciting year for policy at Cancer Research UK. So, to celebrate the end of the year, we’ve put together 7 videos that illustrate some of the fantastic progress we’ve made in 2023.

27 December 2023

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Cancer Research UK launches ambitious manifesto to avoid 20,000 cancer deaths a year by 2040

Cancer Research UK has today published an ambitious manifesto setting out how the next UK Government could dramatically improve cancer outcomes and prevent 20,000 cancer deaths a year by 2040.   Cancer Research UK has today published an ambitious manifesto setting out how the next UK Government could dramatically improve cancer outcomes and prevent 20,000 cancer deaths a year by 2040.  

28 November 2023

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The manufacturer's instructions

Councillor Chris Kennedy writes about his experiences of smoking, and why he hopes the UK Government keep their promise to raise the minimum age of sale. Councillor Chris Kennedy writes about his experiences of smoking, and why he hopes the UK Government keep their promise to raise the minimum age of sale.

27 November 2023

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What the autumn statement means for cancer research

Here are our initial thoughts on what the 2023 autumn statement means for the UK's cancer research environment.   Here are our initial thoughts on what the 2023 autumn statement means for the UK's cancer research environment.  

22 November 2023

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Tackling the leading cause of cancer death – a GP’s view on improving lung cancer survival

Dr Stephen Bradley explains what we can do to diagnose more lung cancers earlier and help more people survive the disease. Dr Stephen Bradley explains what we can do to diagnose more lung cancers earlier and help more people survive the disease.

20 November 2023

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King’s Speech lays out plans for a smokefree future

King Charles today confirmed the government's plans to raise the age of sale for tobacco, ensuring it can never be sold to future generations. King Charles today confirmed the government's plans to raise the age of sale for tobacco, ensuring it can never be sold to future generations.

7 November 2023

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Taking the Manifesto for Cancer Research & Care to party conferences

Ian Caleb, public affairs manager, gives a behind the scenes look at the Manifesto at the Liberal Democrat, Conservative and Labour party conferences – and how the team are getting CRUK’s policies heard Ian Caleb, public affairs manager, gives a behind the scenes look at the Manifesto at the Liberal Democrat, Conservative and Labour party conferences – and how the team are getting CRUK’s policies heard

27 October 2023

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AI could improve cancer diagnosis – if we get these 5 things right

Research suggests that artificial intelligence could be used alongside doctors to diagnose cancers faster, easing pressure on the cancer workforce. First, though, the NHS needs to get ready. Research suggests that artificial intelligence could be used alongside doctors to diagnose cancers faster, easing pressure on the cancer workforce. First, though, the NHS needs to get ready.

19 October 2023

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The PM’s bold decision on tobacco will help promote good health for generations to come

Michelle Mitchell, our Chief Executive, discusses the recent tobacco announcements and their potential impact. Michelle Mitchell, our Chief Executive, discusses the recent tobacco announcements and their potential impact.

17 October 2023

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UK cancer patients deserve the best outcomes that science can offer

Janet Valentine, Executive Director of Innovation and Research Policy at the ABPI outlines four steps the Government need to take to ensure the best outcomes for UK cancer patients. Janet Valentine, Executive Director of Innovation and Research Policy at the ABPI outlines four steps the Government need to take to ensure the best outcomes for UK cancer patients.

9 October 2023

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A critical day on our road to Smokefree

Ian Walker reflects on Prime Minister Rishi Sunak's announcements on tobacco at the Conservative Party Conference on Wednesday Ian Walker reflects on Prime Minister Rishi Sunak's announcements on tobacco at the Conservative Party Conference on Wednesday

6 October 2023

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Joining together against tobacco: The biggest cause of cancer has no place in our future

On Wednesday 13 September, Cancer Research UK Ambassadors and staff headed to Number 10, joined by cross-party Councillors, MPs, Cancer Research UK partners and representatives from other health charities to hand in our Smokefree UK petition. On Wednesday 13 September, Cancer Research UK Ambassadors and staff headed to Number 10, joined by cross-party Councillors, MPs, Cancer Research UK partners and representatives from other health charities to hand in our Smokefree UK petition.

29 September 2023