Discovery research

Tamron Little and her family smile for a photo together in the sunshine
Mesothelioma
I was described as a walking miracle

It was after the birth of her first child at only age 21 when Tamron learned she had peritoneal mesothelioma – a rare but deadly type of cancer. 

Sam poses in yellow Worldwide Cancer Research t-shirt on a cobble street in front of red brick buildings
Liver cancer
If it wasn't for cancer research I might not be here today

Sam was only 11 years old when his parents were told that he had stage 4 liver cancer, after suffering pain during a family holiday.

Discovery research
7 Inspirational Scientists That You've Probably Never Heard Of...

We work with incredible researchers all over the world who are starting something new so here are some of our favourite unsung science heroes from history. 

Victoria Robb and Matilda play in a park together, Victoria is lifting Matilda above her head and both are laughing
Breast cancer
I’m hopeful Matilda and I will have our happy ending

Victoria was just 34 when she was diagnosed with Stage 3 breast cancer. One year after her devastating diagnosis, Victoria credits research and early detection for giving her a future with her little girl, Matilda.

Bowel cancer
I never thought I would be in my thirties and have cancer

When Nick noticed that he had been feeling much more tired than usual, it didn’t even cross his mind that it could be cancer. But then everything changed.

Discovery research
Incredible medical breakthroughs that changed the world

t's an undisputable fact that research saves lives. But what are some of the greatest medical discoveries of all time? Find out more about seven of our top picks. 

Breast cancer
Thanks to research Dad and I are still here but we miss Mum every day

1 in 2 of us will get cancer. But it's something that you don't necessarily think about — not until it affects you. That's why Cathy has chosen to leave a gift in her Will to Worldwide Cancer Research.

Non-Hodgkin's lymphoma
We had twenty more wonderful years together thanks to cancer research

In 2015, Pat sadly lost her beloved husband Alistair to cancer. This is her story of how pioneering cancer research gave them many more happy years together.