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Up to 14% of people with lung cancer in the UK have never smoked. New research funded by us reveals why non-smokers face delays in getting diagnosed with lung cancer Up to 14% of people with lung cancer in the UK have never smoked. New research funded by us reveals why non-smokers face delays in getting diagnosed with lung cancer

by Jacob Smith | In depth | 25 November 2022

25 November 2022

A bottle containing the HPV vaccine

From strengthening the understanding of the link between HPV and cervical cancer, to working towards reducing cervical cancer to the point where almost no one develops it, our history with this particular disease goes way back. From strengthening the understanding of the link between HPV and cervical cancer, to working towards reducing cervical cancer to the point where almost no one develops it, our history with this particular disease goes way back.

by Lilly Matson | In depth | 21 November 2022

21 November 2022

This entry is part 1 of 10 in the series Diversity in research
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Black in Cancer co-founders Dr Henry Henderson and Sigourney Bonner on stage at the start of teh Black in Cancer conference

Many cancers affect Black people differently. Often, their outcomes are worse. There's a long way to go to change that, but this is how we can start. Many cancers affect Black people differently. Often, their outcomes are worse. There's a long way to go to change that, but this is how we can start.

by Tim Gunn | In depth | 31 October 2022

31 October 2022

This entry is part 2 of 10 in the series Diversity in research
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From the language we use to talk about cancer, to the cancer types that receive the most funding, there’s a lot that we don’t realise has been hugely influenced by the past From the language we use to talk about cancer, to the cancer types that receive the most funding, there’s a lot that we don’t realise has been hugely influenced by the past

by Lilly Matson | In depth | 13 October 2022

13 October 2022

We hear from the Excellence in Cancer Research Nursing Award shortlisted nurses about their work and the vital role they play in delivering clinical trials... We hear from the Excellence in Cancer Research Nursing Award shortlisted nurses about their work and the vital role they play in delivering clinical trials...

by Phil Prime | In depth | 7 October 2022

7 October 2022

CRISPR-Cas9 is a world-renowned genome editing tool, but much of the hype has been focused on direct clinical applications. However, there is clear potential for utilising the system in functional genomic screens to develop new cancer medicines... CRISPR-Cas9 is a world-renowned genome editing tool, but much of the hype has been focused on direct clinical applications. However, there is clear potential for utilising the system in functional genomic screens to develop new cancer medicines...

by Cancer Research UK | In depth | 16 August 2022

16 August 2022

A woman sat on a sofa looking into the distance

A poll has revealed 50% of UK adults with a possible cancer symptom wait 6 months or more before contacting their GP. Why might people not seek help when they need it? A poll has revealed 50% of UK adults with a possible cancer symptom wait 6 months or more before contacting their GP. Why might people not seek help when they need it?

by Jacob Smith | In depth | 10 August 2022

10 August 2022

This entry is part 3 of 10 in the series Diversity in research
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This is the story of time. Of minutes and days which turn into months and years. The story of our 33,000 time-givers. This is the story of time. Of minutes and days which turn into months and years. The story of our 33,000 time-givers.

by Laura Berry | In depth | 11 July 2022

11 July 2022