Discover the impact your involvement makes in our work.
People affected by cancer from across the UK came together to celebrate our new involvement strategy, reconnect with the community, and explore how we'll shape Cancer Research UK's involvement.
By sharing lived experience, people affected by cancer helped shape the Bowelbabe Fund Dance Challenge. Their feedback improved accessibility, flexibility and enjoyment, creating an inclusive campaign that highlights the impact of involvement.
Ten patient representatives joined early career cancer researchers in Manchester to shape how future clinical trials are designed, delivered and understood.
Stand Up To Cancer concluded with a live Channel 4 event celebrating collaboration, a new screening checker and Cancer Clinic: Live, shaped by our Cancer Insights Panel to reflect real experiences.
The Patient Involvement team proudly hosted a day dedicated to connection, reflection, and celebration at our annual Cancer Insights Panel Social.
Our Patient Information team refreshed key support materials, making them clearer, more inclusive and easier to use. Your input helped people quickly find trusted cancer information and support.
Discover how patient insights helped shape the Bowelbabe Fund’s impactful campaign to raise awareness and challenge stigma around bowel cancer.
Explore stories from people affected by cancer involved in our work.
For ten years, Margaret’s dedication has helped shape how we work with people affected by cancer. Her story reflects the true value of patient involvement and the lasting impact it can have.
What began with personal loss has grown into a shared mission to make a difference. Over the past decade, they’ve worked side by side to ensure people affected by cancer have a voice in shaping research.
After his prostate cancer diagnosis, Mike joined the Involvement Network and became a national voice for patients. His decade of commitment shows how lived experience can drive meaningful change.
Meet Rashmi, whose involvement began with personal loss but grew into a mission to make research more inclusive. As a carer and member of our Cancer Insights Panel, he recently took part in the VOICE course, an experience that gave him knowledge, confidence, and something unexpected: hope.
A passionate member of our Involvement Network. Kes brought insight, warmth, and authenticity to our staff annual awards as both a judge and presenter. Her story is one of resilience, advocacy, and deep commitment to improving life for people affected by cancer.
"Young people affected by cancer face unique challenges, that demand more attention and support. A wide range of issues arise - from delays in diagnosis and difficulties accessing age-appropriate treatment to a lack of meaningful help for the significant emotional and social impacts cancer has during such a formative stage of life."
