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Our research into cancer drugs

Our research is saving lives

Our scientists, doctors and nurses have helped discover and develop many of the top cancer drugs that are helping more people survive cancer.

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Current research

From studying the biology of treatment targets in the lab, to developing new cancer drugs, our researchers are working hard to ensure more people survive cancer.

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Past research

Thanks to research, we’ve helped develop cancer drugs that are being used to treat cancer.

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Explore our timeline of research into drug development

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Patients' stories

Meet people like Justine who have experienced first-hand how our research is making a difference. The life-saving research we do wouldn’t be possible without your support.

Read stories from cancer patients

Our strategy to beat cancer sooner

Over the last 40 years, cancer survival in the UK has doubled. In the 1970s just 1 in 4 people survived their disease for 10 years or more. Today 2 in 4 survive.

We want to accelerate progress and see 3 in 4 patients surviving the disease by 2034.

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Cancer News

Browse the latest news, analysis and opinion from Cancer Research UK.

Further information

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