Discovery research
Charities like Worldwide Cancer Research have helped change the outcomes of this disease
After losing his dad and both grandfathers to cancer, Jack was naturally terrified to be diagnosed with testicular cancer.
I celebrated my two-year cancer-free milestone and I'm looking forward to the future
Eilidh and her family were devastated when she was diagnosed with acute lymphoblastic leukaemia aged just 14.
Thanks to research my father is still with us and got to see me live my dream
While Jack was studying for his PHD, his father, John, was diagnosed with lung cancer. His father’s dream was to see Jack become a doctor, and thanks to research his dream came true.
I was given just one year to live
When she was diagnosed with a brain tumour the size of a golf ball, suddenly all of Suzanne's plans for the future with her family seemed so far out of reach.
What do the experts think is the future of cancer research?
Some of our world-class researchers give their views on hot topics in cancer, from rare cancers and stopping the spread of cancer, to personalised medicine and immunotherapy.
Transformative medical discoveries and where they started
Did you know that 8/10 of the worlds “most transformative” medicines emerged from discovery research? Find out more about five of our top picks.