Cancer and research information

General cancer research
What do the experts think is the future of cancer research?

Some of our world-class researchers give their views on hot topics in cancer, from rare cancers and stopping the spread of cancer, to personalised medicine and immunotherapy. 

General cancer research
What is our position on alternative cancer therapies?

Alternative therapies - such as herbal medicines and homeopathy - are sometimes advertised as a way to cure cancer. We explain how damaging this can be.

General cancer research
Does aspartame cause cancer?

You might have heard about the sweetener aspartame, but what is it and what does it have to do with cancer? 

Discovery research
Transformative medical discoveries and where they started

Did you know that 8/10 of the worlds “most transformative” medicines emerged from discovery research? Find out more about five of our top picks. 

Mesothelioma
What is mesothelioma and why do we need more research?

Mesothelioma, also known as 'the asbestos lung cancer',  is a rare but deadly type of cancer that is mainly caused by exposure to the industrial chemical asbestos.