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In another episode of That Cancer Conversation, Sophie speaks to Shaumya who shares her experience being 18 and diagnosed with Hodgkin Lymphoma. In another episode of That Cancer Conversation, Sophie speaks to Shaumya who shares her experience being 18 and diagnosed with Hodgkin Lymphoma.

by Cancer Research UK | Podcast | 26 April 2024

26 April 2024

This entry is part 16 of 16 in the series That Cancer Conversation
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Researchers in Manchester have developed CUPiD, a blood test that could transform the diagnostic journey of someone with cancer of unknown primary. Researchers in Manchester have developed CUPiD, a blood test that could transform the diagnostic journey of someone with cancer of unknown primary.

by Jacob Smith | In depth | 23 April 2024

23 April 2024

A set of Flame of Hope 2024 awards

In March, we celebrated some of our outstanding volunteers at our 21st Flame of Hope Awards. Read the stories of 3 of our inspiring winners. In March, we celebrated some of our outstanding volunteers at our 21st Flame of Hope Awards. Read the stories of 3 of our inspiring winners.

by Jacob Smith | Personal stories | 11 April 2024

11 April 2024

Issy, Jake and Joram, who shared their stories with us for Teenage and Young Adult Cancer Awareness Month.

April is Teenage and Young Adult Cancer Awareness Month. Three teenagers who were diagnosed with cancer share their experiences and advice. April is Teenage and Young Adult Cancer Awareness Month. Three teenagers who were diagnosed with cancer share their experiences and advice.

by Tom Bourton, Tim Gunn | Personal stories | 2 April 2024

2 April 2024

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Billy Boyle, a 45-year-old businessman from Cambridge, plans to run seven marathons in seven days along the length of the Thames Path, all to raise vital funds for charities close to his heart. Billy Boyle, a 45-year-old businessman from Cambridge, plans to run seven marathons in seven days along the length of the Thames Path, all to raise vital funds for charities close to his heart.

by Amy Warnock | Personal stories | 28 March 2024

28 March 2024

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Ian Walker, executive director of policy, information and communications, shares his message to MPs and encourages them to help make smoking history Ian Walker, executive director of policy, information and communications, shares his message to MPs and encourages them to help make smoking history

by Ian Walker | Opinion | 26 March 2024

26 March 2024

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Dr Ruchi Gupta has been funded to continue the development of a flavoured ‘lollipop’, which could help diagnose oral cancers at earlier stages. Dr Ruchi Gupta has been funded to continue the development of a flavoured ‘lollipop’, which could help diagnose oral cancers at earlier stages.

by Yvonne Ijeh | News | 22 March 2024

22 March 2024

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Some people with cancer in the UK are struggling more than others to get access to treatment. But what is causing this unwarranted variation in access to treatment, and how can we makes things better? Some people with cancer in the UK are struggling more than others to get access to treatment. But what is causing this unwarranted variation in access to treatment, and how can we makes things better?

by Emily Eagles, Lyndsy Ambler | Analysis | 23 February 2024

23 February 2024

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Nine years on from a fundraising campaign that raised over £55,000, Caroline is bringing the knowledge she and other successful independent fundraisers have amassed to the podcast series “What Have I Done?”  Nine years on from a fundraising campaign that raised over £55,000, Caroline is bringing the knowledge she and other successful independent fundraisers have amassed to the podcast series “What Have I Done?” 

by Lynn Daly | Personal stories | 23 February 2024

23 February 2024

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Cancer Research UK has joined forces with a coalition of the world’s most renowned voices in the research community to call on high-value donors and philanthropists to help tackle cancer. Cancer Research UK has joined forces with a coalition of the world’s most renowned voices in the research community to call on high-value donors and philanthropists to help tackle cancer.

by Cancer Research UK | News | 22 February 2024

22 February 2024