Cancer and cancer research explained

I still cry every day for the loss of Cathrin
Anne's daughter Cathrin was just 34 when she was diagnosed with aggressive breast cancer. Devastatingly, treatment couldn't stop the cancer from spreading to her brain.

I lost both my parents to cancer
When Adam lost his dad to pancreatic cancer he was completely heartbroken. Then his world fell apart again when his mum was diagnosed with cancer too.

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 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?

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.

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?