Survival rates have doubled in the 40 years since our charity was founded. Research has led to the discovery and development of preventions and treatments. But with over 200 types of cancer, there is still so much more to do. Discover how research has helped people living with cancer.
One project we funded helped to show how a diabetes drug could be used to prevent and treat cancer. There are over 100 clinical trials now happening worldwide.
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Discover how research we funded kick-started a whole new approach to using personalised medicine to treat cancer.
Read about the breakthrough
Watch the video and see the moment cancer patient Sandy meets Professor Jackson, the scientist who saved her life.
Ready Sandy's story
