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Using evidence to drive change, improve cancer outcomes and help life-saving science and research to thrive.

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of Members of Parliament (MPs) see us as effective

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campaigners and 250+ Campaigns Ambassadors support us

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National Cancer Plan for England: Turning point for cancer

The National Cancer Plan is a once in a decade opportunity to transform cancer survival in England. We’re calling on the UK Government to make sure the plan delivers real change for people affected by cancer now and in the future.

Our Policy areas

Find more on Cancer Research UK's positions and our publications across key areas of cancer research and care policy.

Early diagnosis

Prevention

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Our manifesto

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England

Our manifesto, Longer, better lives: A manifesto for cancer research and care, written before the UK General Election, sets out the measures and commitments the new government can make to help prevent 20,000 cancer deaths every year by 2040.  

Latest data

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Cancer waiting times

The latest data from across the UK on cancer waiting times performance and diagnostic activity.

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Early diagnosis

Statistics across a number of cancer early diagnosis measures.

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Local Cancer Stats

Provides information across the cancer pathway for each constituency area.

Meet the team

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Ian Walker

Executive Director of Policy, Information and Communications

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Shaun Walsh

Head of Public Affairs and Campaigning

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Matt Sample

Health Policy Manager - NHS cancer services 

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Our campaigns

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Campaigning for change

From earlier diagnosis to treatment, prevention, and research – our campaigner community drives political action to help beat cancer.

Latest articles written by us

In the press: theguardian.com

Cancer death rates fall by over 20% in 50 years

Responding to CRUK research, Chief Executive Michelle Mitchell said: “It’s fantastic to see that thanks to research, cancer death rates have drastically reduced over the last 50 years… however, there’s more that can be done. The upcoming National Cancer Plan for England must improve cancer survival, and transform cancer services."

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Publications and tenders

Most recent publications and research tenders.

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