• Policy & Insight

Unlocking cancer breakthroughs: why now is the moment for action

Cancer Research UK are calling on MPs to remove the barriers holding back life-saving research. Cancer Research UK are calling on MPs to remove the barriers holding back life-saving research.

8 July 2026

• For Researchers

Behind the scenes with a TV cancer detective

After being featured on Channel 4’s Cancer Detectives documentary, we caught up with Sarah Blagden to find out what life was like being filmed... After being featured on Channel 4’s Cancer Detectives documentary, we caught up with Sarah Blagden to find out what life was like being filmed...

2 July 2026

• Science & Technology

Is there a link between faster ageing and early-onset cancer risk?

A new study suggests that people under the age of 55 may be biologically ageing faster than people who are older. And this trend could be linked to the rise in early-onset cancers. A new study suggests that people under the age of 55 may be biologically ageing faster than people who are older. And this trend could be linked to the rise in early-onset cancers.

30 June 2026

• For Researchers

Rewiring the life sciences: why foundations come first for AI in science

AI could transform cancer research, but the science will only deliver if we get the foundations right first – learn how we can ensure just that… AI could transform cancer research, but the science will only deliver if we get the foundations right first – learn how we can ensure just that…

22 June 2026

• For Researchers

From tokenism to trust – what inclusive research looks like

We caught up with Shoba Dawson to get some practical insight into embedding inclusivity in research... We caught up with Shoba Dawson to get some practical insight into embedding inclusivity in research...

18 June 2026

• Health & Medicine

New data shows the HPV vaccine is saving lives from cervical cancer

Research shows the strongest evidence yet that the HPV vaccination programme is not only preventing cervical cancer, but saving lives. Research shows the strongest evidence yet that the HPV vaccination programme is not only preventing cervical cancer, but saving lives.

18 June 2026

• Health & Medicine

SABR radiotherapy slashes the time needed to treat some early-stage prostate cancers

Based on our research, NHS England will use stereotactic ablative radiotherapy (SABR) to treat many early-stage prostate cancers in five sessions, rather than 20.  Based on our research, NHS England will use stereotactic ablative radiotherapy (SABR) to treat many early-stage prostate cancers in five sessions, rather than 20. 

17 June 2026

• Health & Medicine

Cancer waiting times: Latest updates and analysis

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

12 June 2026

• For Supporters

Cancer Research Horizons raises £5m through the Cancer Impact Club

Cancer Research Horizons, the innovation arm of Cancer Research UK, has reached its £5m fundraising target for the Cancer Impact Club, a community of business builders whose philanthropy, expertise and networks is helping to shape the future of cancer treatment. Cancer Research Horizons, the innovation arm of Cancer Research UK, has reached its £5m fundraising target for the Cancer Impact Club, a community of business builders whose philanthropy, expertise and networks is helping to shape the future of cancer treatment.

11 June 2026