Cancer and research information

General cancer research
Why is cancer research important?

We explore why cancer research matters, how it leads to new treatments and cures, and why funding early stage discoveries is vital for a future when no life is cut short by cancer.

General cancer research
Why haven't we cured cancer yet?

We explain the reasons why cancer is especially hard to cure, but also the reasons to be optimistic for the future of cancer research.

Breast cancer
The stages of breast cancer

With different labelling systems and multiple stages, the terminology used around breast cancer can be confusing. Find out what breast cancer staging means, how it's decided, and how it helps.

General cancer research
Can cannabis cure cancer?

Can cannabis, CBD oil or THC cure cancer? There is no evidence so far that they can. Our experts explain what the research shows and what is still unknown.

Breast cancer
How curable is lobular breast cancer?

Lobular breast cancer is the second most common type of breast cancer, but it is less understood and harder to treat than other types. Thanks to you, progress is being made and research is helping give hope to patients wordwide.

General cancer research
Could somebody be hiding the cure for cancer?

There is a common myth that there is a cure for cancer and somebody is hiding it. Learn more about how we know this isn’t true and the real progress being made thanks to our Curestarters.

Mesothelioma
What is the link between asbestos and cancer?

Asbestos causes cancer. Learn how asbestos exposure leads to mesothelioma and other cancers, why the risk lasts decades and what research is being done.

Melanoma
Does sunscreen cause cancer?

We help you separate fact from fiction, explain what the evidence says and share how Curestarters are helping people with skin cancer