About Cancer Research UK
What does Cancer Research UK do?
We raise money
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We need your money to fund our life-saving breakthroughs.
We beat cancer
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We fund scientists, doctors and nurses to help beat cancer sooner. We also provide cancer information to the public.
We develop policy
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Our policy development team develops evidence-based policy to inform government decisions related to cancer and research.
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.