Cancer myths and questions

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.

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. 

There are hundreds of cancer charities in the UK, so what is it that makes Worldwide Cancer Research different? Why should you choose to support us? We explain.

Cancer is caused by genetic mutations that accumulate over time in the DNA of a cell. But what exactly increases our chance of getting cancer?

We don’t know yet whether cannabis could be used to treat cancer. But there is a lot of information out there that can be confusing so we are here to explain the facts. 

We explain the reasons why cancer is especially hard to cure, but also the reasons to be optimistic for the future of cancer research.

How does your money help start new cancer cures? Our short guide will take you behind the scenes of Worldwide Cancer Research.

What is sarcoma? What causes it? How many people are affected? And what is Worldwide Cancer Research doing to find new cures? 

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.