Cancer Insights Panels
Our four Cancer Insights Panels are made up of people affected by cancer that bring their experience to the heart of our work in an accessible and informal way.
Panel members represent people from all over the UK with a range of different backgrounds and lived experiences, including patients, carers, and loved ones. They provide feedback during meetings where teams from Cancer Research UK come along to discuss projects or through online surveys, called consultations. By taking part in consultations at the early stages of projects, supporters can make sure their voices are heard as decisions are made.
During a two-year term, we develop a strong relationship with our panel members, and they may choose to get involved in other opportunities such as speaking at staff events and helping us promote our invaluable network to ensure we are getting more people affected by cancer involved in our work.
If you have questions about any of our opportunities, or feedback for us, you can contact us by emailing us at involvement@cancer.org.uk or call us on 0203 469 8777.
The recruitment process
A typical recruitment journey may include an online application form, online written task, or virtual interview, and then if successful welcome calls and/or an induction session with other new panel members as well as the Patient Involvement team.
Commitment to be a member of a Cancer Insights Panel is 2 years or up to 3 years for the Cancer Research UK for Children and Young People’s Insights Panel).
Our Cancer Insights Panels
Meet a panel member
Ellen had childhood cancer twice and is now living with multiple late effects. She's passionate about raising awareness of childhood cancer. The panel has given her a purpose and feels that she’s making a difference for current and future people who are impacted by cancer.
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