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We exist to beat cancer.

We’re the world’s leading cancer charity, dedicated to saving and improving lives with our research.

Ways to support our vital research

We carry out research into more than 200 types of cancer. Whether you donate, fundraise or volunteer, every effort supports life-saving research.

You donate. We discover.

Over the past 50 years, our work has helped double cancer survival in the UK.

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The power of our science

Over 4,000 scientists, doctors and nurses are carrying out research that could save and improve the lives of people affected by cancer.

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Our research breakthroughs

We’re helping to change how cancer is prevented, detected, and treated. Discover the breakthroughs that are making a real difference.

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From events to campaigns or policy, find out what’s currently happening at Cancer Research UK.


Our fundraising brands

The colourful logo for Cancer Research UK's Race for Life events.
The punchy orange, black and red Stand Up to Cancer logo.
The purple and clean Bowel Babe Fund logo - a legacy to Dame Deborah James.
The Bobby Moore Fund logo. Set up to tackle bowel cancer in memory of Bobby More OBE.