Cancer and research information
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.
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.
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.
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
What is acute myeloid leukaemia (AML)?
AML is the most common acute leukaemia found in adults - an aggressive blood cancer that starts in the bone marrow. Find out more about its symptoms, treatment, and why research funded by our Curestarters is helping people with this aggressive type of cancer.
What is chronic myeloid leukaemia?
CML is a rare type of blood cancer with one of the greatest research success stories in modern medicine. Find out all about it and why continued research still matters to find new cures.
Is there hope for diffuse midline glioma (DMG), an aggressive childhood cancer?
Diffuse midline glioma (DMG) is a particularly aggressive type of childhood brain cancer for which more research is urgently needed. But progress IS being made. Discover how you are helping families affected by this incurable cancer.
Is there hope for triple negative breast cancer?
Triple negative breast cancer (TNBC) is a particularly aggressive type of breast cancer for which more research is urgently needed. But thanks to our Curestarters, progress IS being made.