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Ahead of World Cancer Day 2023, a new report from Cancer Research UK shows that the impact of cancer for people in the UK is only set to grow. Ahead of World Cancer Day 2023, a new report from Cancer Research UK shows that the impact of cancer for people in the UK is only set to grow.

by Imogen Powell Brown | Analysis | 3 February 2023

3 February 2023

A photograph of two people setting up a CRUK fundraising event

We support lifesaving cancer research through the work of over 4,000 scientists, doctors and nurses. But none of what we do would be possible without those who support us.  We support lifesaving cancer research through the work of over 4,000 scientists, doctors and nurses. But none of what we do would be possible without those who support us. 

by Lilly Matson | Personal stories | 17 August 2022

17 August 2022

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

Sarah Harding, a member of Girls Aloud who passed away in 2021

The member of Girls Aloud are joining forces with us for a special 'Race for Life for Sarah', raising money for vital breast cancer research in honour of their much-loved bandmate.   The member of Girls Aloud are joining forces with us for a special 'Race for Life for Sarah', raising money for vital breast cancer research in honour of their much-loved bandmate.  

by Jacob Smith | News | 14 June 2022

14 June 2022

Dame Deborah James

Since she was diagnosed in 2016, Dame Deborah James has brought bowel cancer into the spotlight, encouraged people to be aware of the symptoms and seek help if they notice them.  Since she was diagnosed in 2016, Dame Deborah James has brought bowel cancer into the spotlight, encouraged people to be aware of the symptoms and seek help if they notice them. 

by Jacob Smith | Analysis | 24 May 2022

24 May 2022

A picture of CRUK's Head Information Nurse Martin Ledwick

Today marks the two-year anniversary of the UK entering COVID-19 lockdown for the first time. What has it been like for the charity's nurses running the cancer helpline? Today marks the two-year anniversary of the UK entering COVID-19 lockdown for the first time. What has it been like for the charity's nurses running the cancer helpline?

by Cancer Research UK | Interview | 23 March 2022

23 March 2022