Cancer myths and questions

General cancer research
How are my donations used to start cancer cures?

How does your money help start new cancer cures? Our short guide will take you behind the scenes of Worldwide Cancer Research.

General cancer research
What makes Worldwide Cancer Research different?

Our Chief Executive Dr Helen Rippon explains what it means to be the only UK charity focused on funding discovery research into any type of cancer anywhere in the world.

Sarcoma
What is sarcoma and why do we need more research?

What is sarcoma? What causes it? How many people are affected? And what is Worldwide Cancer Research doing to find new cures? 

Pancreatic cancer
Why haven't we cured pancreatic cancer yet?

Pancreatic cancer is a type of cancer that has seen some improvements in survival rates but it continues to be one of the most difficult types of cancer to diagnose and treat. 

Ovarian cancer
What is ovarian cancer and why do we need more research?

What are the symptoms of ovarian cancer? What causes it? And what is Worldwide Cancer Research doing to find new cures? 

Bowel cancer
What is bowel cancer and why do we need more research?

What is bowel cancer? What causes it? How many people are affected? And what is Worldwide Cancer Research doing to find new cures? 

General cancer research
How could sugar be used to boost cancer treatment?

What is the relationship between sugar and cancer treatment? A Worldwide Cancer Research scientist explains how sugar could be used to help enhance the effect of cancer treatments.

Breast cancer
What do we still not know about breast cancer?

More people are surviving breast cancer than ever before, but there are still far too many lives being cut short by the disease. Research can help uncover new cures for breast cancer.