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.

General cancer research
What is adrenal gland cancer?

We answer your questions about this extremely rare cancer and share the exciting research exploring new cures that our Curestarters are helping to fund.

Breast cancer
Can men get breast cancer?

We address some of the misconceptions around breast cancer in men, and answer some of your questions to help separate fact from fiction.

General cancer research
Does vaping cause cancer?

Does vaping cause cancer? We look at the evidence, challenge the myths and explain why more research is needed to understand the long-term risks of e-cigarettes.

Multiple cancers
What are myelodysplastic syndromes (MDS) and myeloproliferative neoplasms (MPN)?

Learn about myelodysplastic syndrome (MDS) and myeloproliferative neoplasms (MPN), groups of blood cancers affecting the bone marrow, and why more research is vital.

Liver cancer
What is liver cancer and why do we need more research?

Learn what liver cancer is, how common it is, symptoms to look out for and why continuous medical research is vital for improving treatment, finding cures and improving the survival rate.

Liver cancer
What is hepatocellular carcinoma?

Learn about hepatocellular carcinoma, a type of liver cancer, learning about how common it is and why funding medical research is critical for discovering future cures.