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Director of Philanthropy & Campaign at Cancer Research UK Chris Gethin speaks to Joanna Lewin about the rising need and appetite for philanthropic giving Director of Philanthropy & Campaign at Cancer Research UK Chris Gethin speaks to Joanna Lewin about the rising need and appetite for philanthropic giving

by Cancer Research UK | Philanthropy and partnerships | 26 September 2019

26 September 2019

We look at the research made possible by people who donate their bodies after their death, including helping scientists understand how advanced cancers spread. We look at the research made possible by people who donate their bodies after their death, including helping scientists understand how advanced cancers spread.

by Daimona Kounde | Analysis | 28 May 2019

28 May 2019

A photo of Peter Rainey, a Cancer Research UK patient advocate.

We pay tribute to Peter Rainey - a passionate and dedicated patient advocate who helped put people affected by cancer at the heart of our research programme. We pay tribute to Peter Rainey - a passionate and dedicated patient advocate who helped put people affected by cancer at the heart of our research programme.

by Katie Roberts | Analysis | 19 February 2019

19 February 2019

Aspirin tablets

We asked some of our top researchers to share their personal ambitions for 2019 and the key trends that they hope to see emerge in their field. We asked some of our top researchers to share their personal ambitions for 2019 and the key trends that they hope to see emerge in their field.

by Gabriella Beer | Analysis | 2 January 2019

2 January 2019

This entry is part 24 of 30 in the series Science Snaps
Population Research

Epidemiologist Dr Úna McMenamin explains how she developed the skills and experience that helped her secure a Population Research Fellowship. Epidemiologist Dr Úna McMenamin explains how she developed the skills and experience that helped her secure a Population Research Fellowship.

by Cancer Research UK | Research Feature | 6 September 2018

6 September 2018

A photo of three nurses.

We've launched a campaign for more NHS staff to diagnose and treat cancer. Cancer survivor Elizabeth Bailey explains how you can get involved. We've launched a campaign for more NHS staff to diagnose and treat cancer. Cancer survivor Elizabeth Bailey explains how you can get involved.

by Kirsten Rhodes | Analysis | 15 June 2018

15 June 2018

4 in 10 cancer are preventable

More than 135,500 cases of cancer a year in the UK could be prevented through lifestyle changes, according to new figures from a Cancer Research UK study. More than 135,500 cases of cancer a year in the UK could be prevented through lifestyle changes, according to new figures from a Cancer Research UK study.

by Cancer Research UK | News | 23 March 2018

23 March 2018

Professor Caroline Dive and Professor Margaret Frame have been recognised for their services to cancer research in the New Year honours list. Professor Caroline Dive and Professor Margaret Frame have been recognised for their services to cancer research in the New Year honours list.

by Cancer Research UK | News | 30 December 2017

30 December 2017

Greater Manchester tobacco control

Our policy work stretches from local councils right up to the European stage. Here are our highlights from a busy 2017. Our policy work stretches from local councils right up to the European stage. Here are our highlights from a busy 2017.

by Ben Moore | Analysis | 21 December 2017

21 December 2017