Our research into radiotherapy
120 years of life-saving discoveries
Our scientists have been at the forefront of cancer research since 1902.
Thanks to you, we’ve come so far. And we will go much further.
Together, we will beat cancer.
Our research is saving lives
Our pioneering use of radiotherapy in the 1920s and '30s established it as a one of today's main treatments for cancer. Millions of people worldwide benefit from radiotherapy every year.
Current research
From making radiotherapy more precise to finding ways to personalise the treatment, our researchers are working hard to ensure more people survive cancer.
Past research
Thanks to research, we’ve helped shape modern radiotherapy that's used to treat patients today.
Patients' stories
Meet people like Oliver 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.