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tumour during its development in the oesophagus.

It’s always tricky to pick a winner for our Research is Beautiful image competition, but after considerable head scratching – here it is... It’s always tricky to pick a winner for our Research is Beautiful image competition, but after considerable head scratching – here it is...

by Phil Prime | In depth | 25 August 2026

25 August 2026

This entry is part 22 of 22 in the series Research is Beautiful
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A microscope image of cervical cells that have changed shape and size because of HPV infection. Most of the cells are blue, but some are pink or purple.

NHS England will offer HPV self-testing as an option for some 30 to 65-year-olds who are overdue for cervical screening. Read our FAQs for more. NHS England will offer HPV self-testing as an option for some 30 to 65-year-olds who are overdue for cervical screening. Read our FAQs for more.

by Sophie Brooks | News, In depth | 25 August 2026

25 August 2026

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

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 4 in the series The National Cancer Plan for England: A closer look
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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 22 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

This entry is part 1 of 4 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

Two adults and a child sitting on a picnic blanket

Find out more about some common sun safety myths and learn how to stay sun safe this summer Find out more about some common sun safety myths and learn how to stay sun safe this summer

by Emma Jobson | In depth | 20 July 2026

20 July 2026

microbiome

Only by understanding the complex interplay of ageing, physiology and the microbiome will we understand colorectal cancer risk says Filipe Cabreiro Only by understanding the complex interplay of ageing, physiology and the microbiome will we understand colorectal cancer risk says Filipe Cabreiro

by Cancer Research UK | In depth | 15 July 2026

15 July 2026