Cancer and research information

General cancer research
What is a hair follicle tumour?

Learn what hair follicle tumours are, why most are harmless and how research into these rare growths could improve our understanding of skin cancer and lead to new discoveries.

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?

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.

Rectal cancer
What is rectal cancer?

Learn what rectal cancer is, how common it is, symptoms to look out for and why research like ours is vital for improving survival and treatment.

Anal cancer
What is anal cancer?

Understand anal cancer, including how common it is, symptoms to be aware of and why research into this cancer is vital for improving diagnosis, treatment and future cures.