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About Cancer Research UK

What does Cancer Research UK do?

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We raise money

We need your money to fund our life-saving breakthroughs.

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We beat cancer

We fund scientists, doctors and nurses to help beat cancer sooner. We also provide cancer information to the public.

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We develop policy

Our policy development team develops evidence-based policy to inform government decisions related to cancer and research.

Learn about Cancer Research UK

The latest in cancer research

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Check out our Cancer News page to see how the money you raise is helping people to live longer, healthier lives. And we mean everyone!

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People of all ages and abilities can have a go at this accessible distance. And everyone’s a winner - the one thing we’re beating is cancer.

Read more about our science wins