• Health & Medicine

Obese women 40 per cent more likely to get cancer

Obese women have around a 40 per cent greater risk of developing a weight-related cancer in their lifetime than women of a healthy weight. Obese women have around a 40 per cent greater risk of developing a weight-related cancer in their lifetime than women of a healthy weight.

17 March 2015

Take on the ultimate challenge and celebrate 50 years of World Cup glory with 'Football on Everest'

Next April, the Bobby Moore Fund for Cancer Research UK will join with Captive Minds ro deliver the World's HIghest Ever Football Match Next April, the Bobby Moore Fund for Cancer Research UK will join with Captive Minds ro deliver the World's HIghest Ever Football Match

11 March 2015

Business leaders team up to run for Cancer Research UK

Chief executives from the world of business and finance are swapping the boardroom for the London Marathon to raise money for Cancer Research UK Chief executives from the world of business and finance are swapping the boardroom for the London Marathon to raise money for Cancer Research UK

27 February 2015

• Health & Medicine

Patients dismissing 'trivial' symptoms could delay cancer diagnosis

People who dismiss their symptoms as trivial or worry about wasting the doctor's time may decide against going to their GP with cancer warning symptoms People who dismiss their symptoms as trivial or worry about wasting the doctor's time may decide against going to their GP with cancer warning symptoms

26 January 2015

Obese more likely to lose weight after cancer diagnosis

Obese cancer survivors are more likely to lose weight than those with a healthy weight and obese people without cancer. Obese cancer survivors are more likely to lose weight than those with a healthy weight and obese people without cancer.

9 December 2014

• Science & Technology

Countdown to deadline for Cancer Research UK’s first ever crowdfunding campaign

Cancer Research UK is calling on the public to back its first ever crowdfunding campaign to finance life-saving research. Cancer Research UK is calling on the public to back its first ever crowdfunding campaign to finance life-saving research.

8 December 2014

• Health & Medicine

Boozy young Brits will drink nearly 4,000 calories in alcohol on festive season nights out

Average young adult Brits will drink 62 units in the run up to Christmas and New Year. Average young adult Brits will drink 62 units in the run up to Christmas and New Year.

5 December 2014

• Health & Medicine

Older cancer patients missing out on surgery

Older people are less likely to have cancer surgery compared to younger people according to new data published today. Older people are less likely to have cancer surgery compared to younger people according to new data published today.

5 December 2014

Little Star award for inspirational Harley

Manchester youngster Harley Renshaw has had his courage recognised with a special award as he fights cancer in his kidney, neck, lung and bones. Manchester youngster Harley Renshaw has had his courage recognised with a special award as he fights cancer in his kidney, neck, lung and bones.

3 December 2014

• Health & Medicine

Ethnic minorities less aware of cancer symptoms and more likely to identify barriers to seeking medical help

Ethnic minorities in England are less aware of cancer symptoms and more likely to say they wouldn’t see the doctor, according to new research. Ethnic minorities in England are less aware of cancer symptoms and more likely to say they wouldn’t see the doctor, according to new research.

1 November 2014

UK’s second Stand Up to Cancer event raises over £14.5 million for vital research

The live TV fundraiser - Stand Up To Cancer - from Channel 4 and Cancer Research UK raised an incredible £14,520,756 for research into cancer. The live TV fundraiser - Stand Up To Cancer - from Channel 4 and Cancer Research UK raised an incredible £14,520,756 for research into cancer.

18 October 2014

Cancer Research UK urges medical community to help make Wikipedia more accurate

Cancer Research UK is urging scientists, doctors and nurses to get involved to ensure Wikipedia is as accurate as possible. Cancer Research UK is urging scientists, doctors and nurses to get involved to ensure Wikipedia is as accurate as possible.

8 August 2014