Statistics

New survival figures have revealed some encouraging trends around the world. But they also highlight how much progress still needs to be made in the UK.

Cancer survival in the UK has improved since 1995, although it still lags behind other high-income countries.

Cancer can affect any age group but we see many more cases in older people.

People who are obese now outnumber people who smoke two to one in the UK, and excess weight trumps smoking as the leading cause of four different cancer types.

According to new research published by Race for Life today, nearly half (47%) of people diagnosed with cancer said they found it hard to ask for help.

Breast cancer death rates will fall in the UK and across nearly all EU countries in 2019, a new study predicts.

Research from NIVEA SUN and Cancer Research UK reveals the extent of parents’ confusion around sun protection, and the potential harm to their health.

Our new research shows that more than 135,000 cases of cancer could be prevented in the UK each year largely through lifestyle changes.

Breast cancer mortality rates have fallen by 10% in five years, according to the latest analysis released by Cancer Research UK ahead of World Cancer Day.

Cancer survival is increasing across the globe, according to a new study.