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Microscopic cross section of breast tissue stained for various cell markers against a black background.

Our researchers are looking for the earliest signs of breast cancer linked to BRCA mutations to find ways to prevent the disease altogether. Our researchers are looking for the earliest signs of breast cancer linked to BRCA mutations to find ways to prevent the disease altogether.

by Sydney Ghazarian | In depth | 10 September 2026

10 September 2026

A teenage girl in her school uniform smiling as she opens her front door to go out. She has lots of badges on the lapels of he school blazer.

To mark Childhood Cancer Awareness Month 2026, we've brought together four stories of children and young people who started or returned to school after cancer. To mark Childhood Cancer Awareness Month 2026, we've brought together four stories of children and young people who started or returned to school after cancer.

by Ruby Bosanquet, Tim Gunn | Personal stories | 8 September 2026

8 September 2026

Microscopic image of green dendritic cells with blue and red cells against a black background.

Scientists have uncovered how overlooked dendritic cells orchestrate the body's cancer fighting response, which could help improve immunotherapy. Scientists have uncovered how overlooked dendritic cells orchestrate the body's cancer fighting response, which could help improve immunotherapy.

by Sydney Ghazarian | News | 17 August 2026

17 August 2026

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

A computer graphic showing faint microbes against a pink background.

Scientists are uncovering how important the microbiome can be for preventing cancer, particularly in people at risk of developing it at younger ages. Scientists are uncovering how important the microbiome can be for preventing cancer, particularly in people at risk of developing it at younger ages.

by Sophie Wedekind, Sydney Ghazarian | In depth | 9 June 2026

9 June 2026

A time-lapse image showing a dividing cell.

Evolution is the power behind cancer. It might also be our best way to stop it. We’re unlocking insights to make sure that when cancer evolves, science evolves faster. Evolution is the power behind cancer. It might also be our best way to stop it. We’re unlocking insights to make sure that when cancer evolves, science evolves faster.

by Tim Gunn | In depth | 26 March 2026

26 March 2026

Three researchers in blue labcoats.

Cancer Grand Challenges has awarded five global research teams up to £20m each to help us overcome some of the biggest obstacles in the way of against cancer. Cancer Grand Challenges has awarded five global research teams up to £20m each to help us overcome some of the biggest obstacles in the way of against cancer.

by Tim Gunn | In depth, News | 4 March 2026

4 March 2026

Researcher in the lab.

Two years ago, we launched our More Research, Less Cancer campaign. Today, we’re past the halfway point of the campaign. Read about our impact so far. Two years ago, we launched our More Research, Less Cancer campaign. Today, we’re past the halfway point of the campaign. Read about our impact so far.

by Krishna Sharma | Philanthropy and partnerships | 23 February 2026

23 February 2026

Scientist holding up a plate with bacteria growing.

Over the last 10 years, our researchers have completely changed the world's understanding of how cancer starts. Here's how they did it, and what it means for stopping cancer in the future. Over the last 10 years, our researchers have completely changed the world's understanding of how cancer starts. Here's how they did it, and what it means for stopping cancer in the future.

by Tim Gunn | In depth | 16 December 2025

16 December 2025

2D image of scientist hands with a cancer vaccine vial and needle
  • Health & Medicine
  • Science & Technology

Cancer Vaccines - where are we?

Cancer vaccine development has had many challenges. But with recent breakthroughs, new partnerships and current clinical trials, could we be closer than ever? Cancer vaccine development has had many challenges. But with recent breakthroughs, new partnerships and current clinical trials, could we be closer than ever?

by Sophie Wedekind | In depth | 20 November 2025

20 November 2025

Hand in a glove holding a scalpel.

Cancer surgery has been around for thousands of years. Now, we're bringing it into the 21st century with light-up dyes, lasers and robots. Cancer surgery has been around for thousands of years. Now, we're bringing it into the 21st century with light-up dyes, lasers and robots.

by Nisharnthi Duggan | Analysis | 19 November 2025

19 November 2025

Cells and DNA in blood
  • Health & Medicine
  • Science & Technology

What are liquid biopsies?

There’s a treasure trove of information in our blood, urine and saliva. We're using it to find and understand cancer. There’s a treasure trove of information in our blood, urine and saliva. We're using it to find and understand cancer.

by Emily Farthing | In depth | 13 November 2025

13 November 2025