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Making space for coaching

As research careers progress, they can bring an increasing number of leadership responsibilities - and that can be tricky. But help is at hand... As research careers progress, they can bring an increasing number of leadership responsibilities - and that can be tricky. But help is at hand...

by Cancer Research UK | Analysis | 18 August 2026

18 August 2026

This entry is part 10 of 10 in the series Research Careers
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Coaching

We caught up with three researchers who have taken part in coaching sessions via our partnership with Meyler Campbell. So, how did they get on? We caught up with three researchers who have taken part in coaching sessions via our partnership with Meyler Campbell. So, how did they get on?

by Cancer Research UK | In depth | 18 August 2026

18 August 2026

Woman waiting in hospital waiting room

Get the latest updates and analysis on NHS cancer waiting times in England, and learn what it means for people affected by cancer Get the latest updates and analysis on NHS cancer waiting times in England, and learn what it means for people affected by cancer

by Sophia Lowes, Momoko Bowles | Analysis | 18 August 2026

18 August 2026

Microscopic image of green dendritic cells with blue and red cells against a black background.

Scientists have uncovered how overlooked dendritic cells orchestrate the body's cancer fighting response, which could help improve immunotherapy. Scientists have uncovered how overlooked dendritic cells orchestrate the body's cancer fighting response, which could help improve immunotherapy.

by Sydney Ghazarian | News | 17 August 2026

17 August 2026

A shopper pushes a trolley down a supermarket aisle full of brightly coloured crisp packets.

Treatment alone won’t be enough to solve the obesity crisis. To make lasting progress, we need to prevent obesity in the first place. Treatment alone won’t be enough to solve the obesity crisis. To make lasting progress, we need to prevent obesity in the first place.

by Kruti Shrotri | In depth | 17 August 2026

17 August 2026

This entry is part 2 of 2 in the series The National Cancer Plan for England: A closer look
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An man in a blue shirt and jeans applying squeezing sunscreen into his hand from a bottle.

Fewer than 4 in 10 adults have bought sunscreen so far this year, despite the high UV levels throughout the hot summer. Fewer than 4 in 10 adults have bought sunscreen so far this year, despite the high UV levels throughout the hot summer.

by Tim Gunn | News | 14 August 2026

14 August 2026

Cancer Spheroid

Some wonderful entries this month for our Research is Beautiful image competition – here’s the successful image for July... Some wonderful entries this month for our Research is Beautiful image competition – here’s the successful image for July...

by Cancer Research UK | In depth | 10 August 2026

10 August 2026

This entry is part 21 of 21 in the series Research is Beautiful
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Computer science and biology

Computational cancer biologist Dr Maria Secrier tells us why she no longer wants to simply measure cancer, but model its possible futures… Computational cancer biologist Dr Maria Secrier tells us why she no longer wants to simply measure cancer, but model its possible futures…

by Cancer Research UK | In depth | 5 August 2026

5 August 2026

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A legacy written in DNA

Bequeathing his body to the PEACE study, Edward Speed is one of many helping to reveal the hidden impact of cancer treatment both before and after death – including how DNA in healthy tissue might change. Bequeathing his body to the PEACE study, Edward Speed is one of many helping to reveal the hidden impact of cancer treatment both before and after death – including how DNA in healthy tissue might change.

by Dani Diaper | Philanthropy and partnerships | 4 August 2026

4 August 2026

This entry is part 1 of 2 in the series The National Cancer Plan for England: A closer look
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A graphic showing a scientist in a lab coat and sunhat looking at the sea with a microscope.

Whether you’re packing for a trip to the seaside or you’re already beside the sea, use these six tips to help reduce your risk of cancer. Whether you’re packing for a trip to the seaside or you’re already beside the sea, use these six tips to help reduce your risk of cancer.

by Emma Jobson | In depth | 21 July 2026

21 July 2026