Cancer Research UK

Thanks to research, we understand more about cancer than ever before.  We have more advanced technologies and better treatments.  That’s why we’ve seen cancer survival rates double in 40 years – from one in four to two in four.

It’s an incredible achievement, but it’s not good enough.  We want things moving faster and believe that together we will achieve this.

Getting there sooner

We have a clear goal to see at least three in four people surviving within the next 20 years.
If it sounds ambitious, that’s because it is.  But we have some of the world’s best scientists, doctor’s nurses and policy makers with us. We also have a new strategy to make sure we achieve.

We receive no government funding for our research – every step we take towards beating cancer relies on people like you. 

Professor Nic Jones
Chief Scientist at Cancer Research UK

Questions about cancer?

Our team of friendly cancer nurses are here to answer them in confidence.
Call them on freephone:  0808  800 4040  Monday to Friday, 91m – 5pm

CancerHelp UK

For reliable, easy to understand information about cancer types, treatments, trails and research visit Cancerhelp UK. You’ll also find advice on copying with cancer –everything from emotional support to dealing with finances. Visit cruk.org/cancerhelp

Free Will Service

Your Will is one of the most important things you’ll ever write.  Whether you have been thinking about writing one and not got around to it yet or you’ve already written one but would like to up-date it, our Free Will Service can help you.  There’s no obligation to leave a gift to Cancer Research UK when you use this service, but we are so thankful to amazing people who choose to do so.  It’ thanks to these visionary supporter that we will write an end of cancer. 

If you would like hear more about Cancer Research UK, our research, information on health, our Free Will Service please come and meet the team at the Retirement Roadshow, we will be delighted to talk to you.

I would never have been able to predict five years ago, the progress we have made. I’m very optimistic that the progress we will make in the next 20 years will be extremely significant.”
Professor Nic Jones - Chief Scientist.

“The right treatment for the right patient – that’s what we need if we’re going to beat cancer. The work we’re doing to fully understand cancer’s genetic make-up is an essential part of this. And now we’ve got opportunities we never thought possible.”  
Dr Rebecca Fitzgerald - University of Cambridge

“Targeted treatments are set to revolutionise cancer treatment in the next decade, and we want to make sure that we are taking the lead in working out how to use them to save more lives”
Peter Johnson- Cancer Research UK Chief Clinician