In Cancer Research UK’s organisational strategy (2022), we set out our commitment to embedding environmental sustainability in everything that we do. We have been carrying out a ...
Every step we make towards beating cancer relies on every pound, every hour and every person. Be a part of Christchurch's new fundraising group; raising awareness and life-saving funds to help beat ...
This study is looking at the virus VCN-01 to help treat brain tumours. It is for people who are due to have surgery to remove their brain tumour because: the brain tumour has come back after treatment ...
Melanoma that starts in the skin is called melanoma skin cancer or cutaneous melanoma. There are different types of melanoma skin cancer. The different types are usually treated in the same way. These ...
Targeted cancer drugs work by ‘targeting’ those differences that help a cancer cell to survive and grow. They are a standard treatment for some types of cancer and are also in clinical trials.
How often are my check ups? Generally, people with head and neck cancers are followed up for a minimum of 5 years. This may depend on your type of cancer and how your recovery is going. Some people ...
Carcinoid heart disease is caused by a build up of plaque or scar tissue in the heart valves and the heart muscle. Over time, the valves become thicker and this can affect how the heart works. Doctors ...
Cancer of unknown primary (CUP) means that there are cancer cells in your body but your doctors don’t know where the cancer started. The tests you have to help diagnose CUP depend on your symptoms and ...
This study used a weak laser light to see if it helped people with a sore mouth caused by radiotherapy. Radiotherapy is a main treatment for head and neck cancer. Radiotherapy to the mouth can cause ...
1 in 2 of us will get cancer in our lifetime. Our volunteers play a vital part in helping us achieve our mission of beating cancer. Develop new skills, make new friends and support our life-saving ...
There are many different types of targeted cancer drugs. These are grouped together depending on how they work. Some drugs belong to more than one group because they work in more than one way. For ...
There are many different types of targeted cancer drugs. These are grouped together depending on how they work. Some drugs belong to more than one group because they work in more than one way. For ...