Why support Worldwide Cancer Research?

Suzanne and her daughter smile together for a picture at a family celebration
Brain cancer
I was given just one year to live

When she was diagnosed with a brain tumour the size of a golf ball, suddenly all of Suzanne's plans for the future with her family seemed so far out of reach. 

Lung cancer
Thanks to research my father is still with us and got to see me live my dream

While Jack was studying for his PHD, his father, John, was diagnosed with lung cancer. His father’s dream was to see Jack become a doctor, and thanks to research his dream came true.

Curestarter Eilidh Mackay is pictured on a bridge wearing a yellow Worldwide Cancer Research t-shirt
Multiple cancers
I celebrated my two-year cancer-free milestone and I'm looking forward to the future

Eilidh and her family were devastated when she was diagnosed with acute lymphoblastic leukaemia aged just 14. 

Testicular cancer
Charities like Worldwide Cancer Research have helped change the outcomes of this disease

After losing his dad and both grandfathers to cancer, Jack was naturally terrified to be diagnosed with testicular cancer.

Pancreatic cancer
I lost both my parents to cancer

When Adam lost his dad to pancreatic cancer he was completely heartbroken. Then his world fell apart again when his mum was diagnosed with cancer too. 

Breast cancer
I still cry every day for the loss of Cathrin

Anne's daughter Cathrin was just 34 when she was diagnosed with aggressive breast cancer. Devastatingly, treatment couldn't stop the cancer from spreading to her brain.

Oesophageal cancer
I lost my best friend and love of my life

Dealing with her own cancer diagnosis just four months after her husband passed away was terrifying. But Elinor feels fortunate that she was able to benefit from years of research.