Cancer Research UK

The impact of COVID-19 on labs and clinical trials is clear, but it’s likely to be just the beginning. So researchers like Professor Richard Gilbertson need your help more than ever.

1 in 2 people will get cancer in their lifetime, and COVID-19 won’t change that. It’s important to contact your doctor if you have any possible signs or symptoms of cancer.

Thursday 4th February is World Cancer Day. A day that unites people globally to raise awareness of cancer. There’s no better time to unite and support our world-class work by wearing a World Cancer Day Unity Band®.

If you've been diagnosed with cancer, or know someone who has, we provide practical advice on everything from symptoms and screening, to coping after treatment.

We know it’s a worrying time for many people, and you can chat with others affected by cancer on our online forum. Cancer Chat is free to join and available 24 hours a day.

Gifts in Wills fund over a third of our life-saving research. Order our free Gifts in Wills guide to get useful Will-writing guidance. Or find out more about our Free Will Service.