There were 18.1 million new cases of cancer worldwide in 2020, it is estimated. The four most common cancers occurring worldwide are female breast, lung, bowel and prostate cancers. These four account ...

There are lots of different ways you can get involved and support Cancer Research UK. From raising money, to pledging a gift in your Will, volunteering or donating, all of us can support the research ...

Symptoms of oesophageal cancer can include difficulty swallowing, weight loss or heartburn that doesn't go away. These can also be symptoms of other conditions, but it’s important to see your doctor.

Chemotherapy can affect you physically and emotionally. Most people have ups and downs during treatment, but support is available. Some people find they can lead an almost normal life during ...

About the role Right now, our 2026 TCS London Marathon participants are getting ready to take to the streets of London to raise vital funds for research into preventing, diagnosing, and treating ...

Upper urinary tract urothelial cancer is a rare type of cancer of the lining of the kidney or ureter. It used to be called transitional cell cancer (TCC) of the kidney or ureter. This is because it ...

primary care to guide the management of people who present with signs and symptoms of suspected bowel cancer secondary care to support patient triage bowel cancer screening programmes to support the ...

Immunotherapy uses our immune system to fight cancer. It works by helping the immune system recognise and attack cancer cells. It is a treatment for some people with pleural mesothelioma. For pleural ...

Not all cancers are the same. Some cancers grow quickly but many grow very slowly. When you are diagnosed with some types of cancer, you might not need treatment straight away. Doctors monitor you ...

A retired electrician with no prior experience of patient involvement, he found himself navigating unfamiliar territory. He still remembers the pack he received; he refers to it as his “welcome to ...

In 2014, she became one of the first Involvement Coaches, helping to shape how people affected by cancer could contribute to research and decision-making. “It was the start of a 10-year journey,” she ...

Infection with Helicobacter pylori (H. pylori) increases the risk of some types of cancer, including stomach cancer. H. pylori causes a very small number of cancer cases in the UK. For most people, a ...