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Current involvement opportunities

Browse a list of current involvement opportunities you can take part in to help shape work throughout the charity as well as wider involvement opportunities for other organisations.

Eligibility

  • Anyone who has a personal experience of cancer (either personally or through a loved one)

  • 18+ years old

  • A UK resident

If you have questions about any of our opportunities, or feedback for us, you can contact us by emailing us at involvement@cancer.org.uk or call us on 0203 469 8777. We're always happy to answer questions and receive feedback, so please don't hesitate to get in touch.

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Organised by Cancer Research UK

There are no current Cancer Research UK involvement opportunities available, please come back soon.

Organised by other organisations and charities

Cancer Research UK has not organised the following opportunities. External charities and organisations separate from Cancer Research UK run them. You'll work directly with that organisation when taking part.

If you wish to share positive or negative feedback about your experience participating in these opportunities, we'd love to hear from you. Please email us at involvement@cancer.org.uk.

Exploring the economic impact of cancer caregiving

Online interview | Closes on Monday 31 August

Unpaid carers affected by cancer are being encouraged to take part in a University of Manchester study about the financial impact of caring. Researchers are particularly keen to hear from people in Scotland, Wales and Northern Ireland. Participation is flexible and online, making it easy to share your experiences and help build a better understanding of the economic realities of unpaid cancer caregiving.

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Share your experience of receiving genetic test results

Online survey | Closes on Friday 16 September

Have experience of genetic testing? An NHS team is seeking feedback from people who have received genetic test results to help improve how results are communicated. Insights will help make written reports and conversations with healthcare professionals clearer, more supportive and easier to understand for patients and families affected by cancer.

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ARCNet: Revolutionising early cancer detection with AI

Member of a group or panel | Closes on Wednesday 30 September

Researchers at Barts Health NHS Trust are developing an artificial intelligence tool designed to help identify possible cancers on CT scans sooner. They are looking for people affected by cancer, including patients, family members and carers, to help shape the project and ensure patient perspectives are at its heart.

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Help improve the move to TYA cancer services

Online interview | Closes on Thursday 8 October

Have you or your child transitioned from children's to teenage and young adult (TYA) cancer services? Cardiff University researchers would like to hear about your experience to help improve support for young people and families in the future.

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Equality, diversity and inclusion in our work

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Find out about our commitment to giving a voice to everyone affected by cancer

We value diversity, and we're committed to creating an inclusive space where everyone can be themselves and help shape our work. We actively encourage applications from people of all backgrounds, communities and cultures.