Cancer myths and questions
What causes cancer?
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?
Can cannabis cure 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.
Why haven't we cured cancer yet?
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 are my donations used to start cancer cures?
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 and why do we need more research?
What is sarcoma? What causes it? How many people are affected? And what is Worldwide Cancer Research doing to find new cures?
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.
What is ovarian cancer and why do we need more research?
What are the symptoms of ovarian cancer? What causes it? And what is Worldwide Cancer Research doing to find new cures?
What is bowel cancer and why do we need more research?
What is bowel cancer? What causes it? How many people are affected? And what is Worldwide Cancer Research doing to find new cures?
How could sugar be used to boost cancer treatment?
What is the relationship between sugar and cancer treatment? A Worldwide Cancer Research scientist explains how sugar could be used to help enhance the effect of cancer treatments.