This progress is remarkable, but we can’t stop now. Nearly 1 in 2 people will get cancer in their lifetime.
That’s a lot of people who need our research.We want to bring about a world where everybody lives longer, better lives, free from the fear of cancer.
Donate nowMeet three people whose lives have been improved by research:
Mei-Ling was diagnosed with triple-negative breast cancer after finding a lump. Her treatment was shaped by outputs from the Personalised Breast Cancer Programme, which successfully helped to identify the best course of treatment to give her the greatest chance of survival. We grew our knowledge of cancer genetics so she has the chance to watch her girls grow up.
Daniel was diagnosed with Hodgkin lymphoma when he was 23 years old and had a 2-week course of radiotherapy as part of his treatment. Our pioneering use of radiotherapy in the 1920s and 30s established it as a one of today's main treatments for cancer. We made radiotherapy possible so he could make his wedding day with his partner Adam.
Alfred was diagnosed with prostate cancer in 2012 and took part in the STAMPEDE trial. He took a drug called abiraterone during the trial, and he's still taking it today. Our research led to the development of this drug, which gives men with advanced prostate cancer, like Alfred, more time with their friends and family.
Our research led to the development of the HPV vaccine, which protects against the virus that causes nearly all cervical cancer cases.
We were a key player in the development of radiotherapy, which now benefits millions of cancer patients worldwide.
Our researchers discovered that a molecule called EGFR, which is found on the surface of cells, can help cancers grow. This inspired scientists to develop drugs that block EGFR. Now, doctors can test if EGFR is causing a person’s cancer to grow and give them targeted drugs to stop it.
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