Cancer Research UK

Great to be able to share this news! Mariam’s leadership on some of our key research programmes, as well as her wider scientific and clinical knowledge and understanding of the challenges research orgs are facing, puts her in a great place to help us beat cancer for everyone.

We’re pleased to announce Professor Mariam Jamal-Hanjani as our new Chief Clinician! 🎉 Mariam is Professor of Cancer Genomics and Metastasis at UCL Cancer Institute and has led on a number of our key research initiatives. Join us in welcoming her to the role! cruk.ink/4jGWABC

Our latest analysis reveals that around 33,800 cancer cases every year across the UK are linked to deprivation. As the Labour Party meets in Liverpool to discuss growth and opportunity, we believe tackling health inequalities must be a key part of that conversation. Read more: cruk.ink/4jonmP5

📢 Two new Cancer Grand Challenges 📢 Applications close 24 November. Discover the new challenges: bit.ly/4xfm78b Winning teams will be funded by the Torrey Coast Foundation and Cancer Research UK (CRUK), through Cancer Grand Challenges.

Today we launched our new cancer manifesto for Northern Ireland. Cancer remains the leading cause of death in Northern Ireland but, with the right investment & action, the next Northern Ireland Executive could help save around 5,900 lives between now and 2040. cruk.ink/4yqzoMm #CancerPolicy

NHS England will be rolling out HPV self-testing kits to help more women take part in cervical screening 🗞️ cruk.ink/4hW2fTF

Great news! New research we funded with Stand Up To Cancer could transform how people with rectal cancer are treated. Read more: cruk.ink/4xiRFLs #CancerResearchUKScience

People over the age of 70 account for 53% of all cancer cases in the UK, despite making up just 14% of the population. As cancer cases rise, preparing the NHS for an ageing population must be a top priority. Beating cancer must mean beating it for everyone. cruk.ink/4fx0d9D

Today almost 100 of our volunteer campaigns ambassadors came together to launch Unlock Cancer Breakthroughs, a new campaign calling on the government to speed up clinical trials, attract more global talent to the UK and protect future funding for cancer research. #CancerPolicy

Take part in research about the economic impact of caring for people with cancer. If you provide unpaid care, are aged 16+ & live in Northern Ireland, Scotland or Wales we want to hear from you. For details & to register interest, go to: www.qualtrics.manchester.ac.uk/jfe/form/SV_...

🌟 Well done to @cancerresearchuk.org which is PIF TICK re-certified. The PIF TICK is the only independently assessed trust mark for health information. Holding the PIF TICK means its health information continues to: - Evidence-based - Easy to use and understand piftick.org.uk/health-topics/

We’re delighted that our About Cancer website pages have passed the Patient Information Forum’s #PIFTick accreditation for another year! This means we’re a proven provider of trusted health and patient information. Find out more about what this means: pifonline.org.uk/pif-tick/

Amazing news! Cervical cancer deaths in younger women have plummeted in England following the rollout of the HPV vaccine, according to new research, published today in The Lancet. Read more: cruk.ink/4ozraO5

Why are some people immune to cancer? Learn more about team ATLAS, led by Paul Bastard, @institutimagine.bsky.social👉 www.youtube.com/watch?v=dFJA... ATLAS is funded by @cancerresearchuk.org and Torrey Coast Foundation through Cancer Grand Challenges.

Landmark international study shows that the UK experienced among the highest proportion of missed cancer diagnoses during the COVID-19 pandemic and has been slower than other countries to recover www.ft.com/content/6092...

Want to hear updates from #ASCO26? Check out our article with rolling updates from our experts from 29th May to 2nd June ✍ @ascocancer.bsky.social cruk.ink/3PJMDqJ

Our Senior External Affairs Manager (Devolved Nations) Debbie King has analysed the potential impact of the recent elections on cancer outcomes in both Scotland and Wales 👇 cruk.ink/3RfZmSr

"Anything we can do to save lives is important". We’ve been speaking to the public about the new Tobacco & Vapes Act, and many share a sense of optimism. The legislation means that around 13m children alive today in the UK will never legally be sold cigarettes in this country. #SmokefreeUK

Today we’ve published a new report, ‘Turning evidence into impact’, to reflect on some of the achievements from the past decade we’re most proud of, including the recent passing into law of the Tobacco & Vapes Bill. Read the report in full: cruk.ink/3R5Wtn9.

A historic moment! Today the Tobacco and Vapes Act has become law and it’s a huge step towards a #SmokefreeUK. This world-leading legislation has now made it illegal in the UK to sell tobacco products to anyone born on or after 1 January 2009.

Our latest 'Cancer in the UK' report outlines the factors behind the rise in cancer cases and highlights the key areas we need to focus on to prevent, detect and treat cancer more effectively. Full analysis on our website: bit.ly/3OFEO4D

🚨 ABSTRACT DEADLINE EXTENDED! 🚨 If you're interested in sharing your research during this summer's Cancer Prevention Research Conference, there is still time! 𝗔𝗯𝘀𝘁𝗿𝗮𝗰𝘁𝘀 𝗮𝗿𝗲 𝗻𝗼𝘄 𝗯𝗲𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗮𝗰𝗰𝗲𝗽𝘁𝗲𝗱 𝘂𝗻𝘁𝗶𝗹 𝗙𝗿𝗶𝗱𝗮𝘆, 𝗠𝗮𝗿𝗰𝗵 𝟮𝟬𝘁𝗵. 🔗 Submit abstracts here: amercancer.co/2026CancerPr... #CanSky #OncoSky 🧪

25 years ago, our scientists helped prove the link between HPV and cervical cancer, laying the groundwork for the HPV vaccine. Today, we’re supporting global efforts to prevent cervical cancer through HPV vaccination in countries where the burden is highest. Learn more: cruk.ink/3Pf5Srm

Two of our researchers will help tackle one of cancer’s toughest challenges. They are part of team ATLAS, who have been selected to receive a @cancergrand.bsky.social @cancerresearchuk.org award of $25m ➡️ buff.ly/dcJb8Kb #CancerGrandChallenges

Today, Cancer Grand Challenges awarded a record-equalling total of up to £100m to five research teams with the vision and expertise to push the frontiers of cancer research further than ever before. Meet the teams: cruk.ink/4rKCvvr

Our new initiative with @collegeofsurgeons.bsky.social hopes to improve treatment options for people with rectal cancer while reducing the need for surgery. The initiative aims to deliver more personalised care, reduce unnecessary operations, and improve people's quality of life.

I’ve really been enjoying this podcast since it started a few months ago: The Rest is Science. tiny.cc/restsci Professor Hannah Fry and VSauce's Michael Stevens are amazing at #sciencecommunication Highly recommend! Even better: partners with a good cause @cancerresearchuk.org

Philanthropic support is already accelerating progress – from discovery science, to trials that are bringing hope to people affected by cancer. We’re now over halfway through our sector-leading campaign, but there’s more to do to achieve our goal of beating cancer together. Read more below.

February is Oesophageal Cancer Awareness Month – here are the most common symptoms of oesophageal cancer 👇 It's unlikely to be cancer, but if you notice changes that are unusual for you or won’t go away, get them checked by your doctor. Share this post to help us raise awareness 🔃

Last year we set out 4 key actions that the next Scottish & Welsh govts can take to help improve cancer outcomes and save lives. Ahead of the Scottish Parliament and Senedd elections, we're launching our campaign calling on political parties to make them a turning point for cancer. bit.ly/4s834un

Science is moving faster than ever, and philanthropic support is helping us rise to the challenge.  We’re breaking down the amazing successes of our More Research, Less Cancer campaign so far – and refocusing on our goals for the next two years. Read more: cruk.ink/3MEFGpq

Last week the Government published its National Cancer Plan for England. In 2025 #OneCancerVoice came together to outline six essential tests it needed to meet. We welcome the new plan and are committed to working together to ensure it delivers for people affected by cancer.

After years of campaigning, we’re pleased the government has today launched its National Cancer Plan for England. We need the government to follow through on these promises to make sure that it can meet its ambition to save more lives from cancer. Learn more about the Plan : cruk.ink/4awC9Cw

In the UK, nearly 1 in 2 people will get cancer in their lifetime. Today is World Cancer Day – a global day to raise awareness of cancer, and take action against it 🌍 Share this post to help us raise awareness. #WorldCancerDay #WCD2026

Could AI actually help us beat cancer? 🔎 Lara Lewington joins us on the latest episode of #ThatCancerConversation to deep dive into the connections between AI and our health 🎙️ Stream on all platforms or search 'That Cancer Conversation' 🔎

Join us for cutting-edge science and networking with the global cancer prevention community at this year's Cancer Prevention Research Conference. Early bird registration closes Friday 6 February – register now to secure your place at the discounted rate 👇

We’re pleased that abiraterone can now be offered to thousands more men affected by prostate cancer. Read more about this decision and what it means: cruk.ink/3LzxTbS

From campaigning on the Tobacco & Vapes Bill, helping shape England’s National Cancer Plan & launching cancer manifestos ahead of the Scottish & Welsh elections, it's been an important year for cancer research policy. Read more about our achievements 👇 news.cancerresearchuk.org/2025/12/19/f...

Great to see Professor Akram on STV last night joining our call for the rollout of a targeted lung cancer screening programme in Scotland to diagnose the disease earlier and improve survival. Currently, 68% of cases in Scotland are diagnosed at a late stage.

Big news for a #SmokefreeUK! @senedd.wales has voted for the Tobacco & Vapes Bill, which aims to help end cancers caused by smoking and create the first smokefree generation. We now want to see the Bill passed in @houseoflords.parliament.uk and implemented across all four nations.

We need your input ahead of the 2027 Northern Ireland Assembly Election. Take part in our short survey and share your views on cancer care in Northern Ireland. Your feedback will help inform our manifesto recommendations for the next Assembly term. Take the survey: bit.ly/3KhQ993

The Men's Health Strategy is an important step towards tackling key issues for men’s health in England. We support action to address health inequalities men can face, and believe the upcoming National Cancer Plan for England is an opportunity to improve cancer services for everyone. cruk.ink/48kSGbA

This is a huge step forward - by supporting the LungVax clinical trial, we will put the vaccine through the most rigorous scientific tests and take that important first step towards a world where people live longer, better lives, free from the fear of lung cancer.

🚨 Just announced: your new favourite podcast! We’re so excited to be partnering with Goalhanger, Europe’s largest independent podcast producer, to bring you The Rest Is Science: a brand-new podcast hosted by Professor Hannah Fry and Michael Stevens 👇 @fryrsquared.bsky.social #CRUKscience

25 years ago, our scientists helped lay the groundwork for the HPV vaccine. Today, the world unites for the first official World Cervical Cancer Elimination Day. Together, we can achieve a world where almost nobody develops cervical cancer.

Big news! 🚨 People at high risk of lung cancer will soon be able to receive the first ever experimental vaccine designed to prevent the disease, in a world-first clinical trial. Read more: cruk.ink/4r4KXG2 @ox.ac.uk @ucl.ac.uk