• Science & Technology
• Policy & Insight

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

• For Researchers

Stand and deliver: why drug transport is more important than you think…

Dr Louise Fets tells us about the impact of drug transport on drug efficacy and why it could be an important part of the personalised medicine mix Dr Louise Fets tells us about the impact of drug transport on drug efficacy and why it could be an important part of the personalised medicine mix

18 October 2023

• Policy & Insight

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

• For Supporters

Coming together at the Francis Crick Institute to spotlight our research

Cancer Research UK's partners, supporters and ambassadors come together at the Francis Crick institute in London. Cancer Research UK's partners, supporters and ambassadors come together at the Francis Crick institute in London.

13 October 2023

• For Researchers

“Seeing those results for the first time made my whole career seem worthwhile” – Peter Sasieni wins Don Listwin Award

11 October 2023

• Health & Medicine

More than 2 million years of life are lost to cancer each year

Over two million years of life are lost to cancer in the UK every year, according to a new study from Cancer Research UK. However, the data also showed that thanks to innovation and research, we are making progress in beating cancer.   Over two million years of life are lost to cancer in the UK every year, according to a new study from Cancer Research UK. However, the data also showed that thanks to innovation and research, we are making progress in beating cancer.  

11 October 2023

• Policy & Insight

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

• Policy & Insight

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

• For Researchers

Field notes from a hepatologist

Dr Matt Hoare explores the cancerisation field effect in liver disease and thinks cancer researchers need to pay attention to the increasing incidence of metabolic disorders… Dr Matt Hoare explores the cancerisation field effect in liver disease and thinks cancer researchers need to pay attention to the increasing incidence of metabolic disorders…

3 October 2023

• For Supporters

Bellway smashes £3 million fundraising goal for Cancer Research UK

3 October 2023

• Health & Medicine

How food delivery apps might be tricking us into over-ordering

Use of food delivery apps has been on the rise in the last few years, but how are these apps affecting what we eat? Use of food delivery apps has been on the rise in the last few years, but how are these apps affecting what we eat?

2 October 2023

• Policy & Insight

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