You have tests before and during your chemotherapy course. These help your doctor decide whether you are well enough for treatment. They can also compare the results with future tests to see how your ...

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 ...

248 deaths from cancer in young people, 2017-2019, UK.

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 ...

Campaigns Ambassadors give their time and experience to political campaigning. It is varied, empowering and rewarding. Our community of volunteer campaigners come from different backgrounds and ...

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 ...

Donating furniture keeps products and materials in use for longer, making more use of the energy and resources used to make them. To arrange a furniture collection, you can call or visit your local ...

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 ...