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Cervical cancer
I don’t want anyone to know the pain of losing their Jade

Courtney always looked up to her big sister, Jade. She viewed her as a second mother; someone who was always there for her when she needed her. Now she's on a mission to start new cancer cures in her memory.

General cancer research
Do you know the truth about alcohol and cancer?

Did you know that alcohol is a carcinogen and all the available evidence tells us that drinking alcohol causes seven types of cancer? 

General cancer research
What is the link between obesity and cancer?

About 1 in 20 cancers are linked to obesity. But why is this? We have the answers you are looking for.

Melanoma
How does the sun cause cancer?

What is skin cancer and how does sun exposure cause cancer? We are here to answer the questions you have about skin cancer and sunburn.

Bowel cancer
Can your diet prevent bowel cancer?

Bowel cancer is one of the most common types of cancer worldwide. Eating a balanced diet is important for many aspects of health, but how much does what you eat affect your risk of bowel cancer? 

Test tubes in a lab
General cancer research
Could somebody be hiding the cure for cancer?

There is a common myth that there is already a cure for cancer, but it’s being hidden. We explain why this isn't the case.

General cancer research
Why is cancer so hard to cure?

There are many reasons why cancer is so difficult to cure, largely including the sheer complexity of the disease. But there is also reason to be optimistic for the future. 

Discovery research
Incredible medical breakthroughs that changed the world

t's an undisputable fact that research saves lives. But what are some of the greatest medical discoveries of all time? Find out more about seven of our top picks.