Cancer myths and questions

Why haven't we cured pancreatic cancer yet?
Pancreatic cancer is a type of cancer that has seen some improvements in survival rates but it continues to be one of the most difficult types of cancer to diagnose and treat. Why is that the case?

How long has cancer been around?
We explain how long cancer has existed and how our understanding has evolved through cancer research.

What is triple negative breast cancer and why do we need more research?
Triple negative breast cancer (TNBC) is a particularly aggressive type of breast cancer for which more research is urgently needed.

What is melanoma and why do we need more research?
Learn what melanoma is, what causes it, who is at risk, and how it is treated. Discover why further research into melanoma cancer is needed.

What is secondary cancer?
Discover what secondary cancer is, how it spreads, common symptoms and how research is helping improve treatments.

Can working night shifts cause cancer?
Research shows night shifts don’t directly increase cancer risk but may lead to lifestyle factors that do. Learn how night shift patterns may affect your health and cancer risk.

Why do we support the use of animals in research?
Without the use of animals in research we would not be able to find nearly as many cures for cancer that could save millions of lives.

What is blood cancer and why do we need more research?
What are blood cancers? How are they caused? And how are we helping to start new blood cancer cures?